- Does the rotation remote work through walls?
- The rotator is controlled by a remote, so the receiver needs to be within its operating range of the antenna. Expect to point it toward the antenna's location, and keep the receiver near a window or exterior wall for the best results.
- Will it really pull in stations 110 miles away?
- Range ratings assume flat, open terrain and a clear line to the transmitter. At long distances, hills, trees and buildings cut the signal, so check the transmitter distance and terrain for your address before counting on fringe stations.
- Does it need power at the antenna?
- Yes. The rotator is motorized, so the antenna needs power, usually fed through the coax from an indoor control box. Plan for a power source near the indoor unit.
- What else do I need to install it?
- You need a mast or mount, coax cable, and a way to route the cable into the house. A signal amplifier can help on long cable runs, but it will not fix a weak signal at the antenna.
- Does it work with any TV?
- It connects by coax to any TV or converter box with an ATSC tuner. Run a channel scan after aiming the antenna, and rescan after you rotate it toward a different tower.
- Is it better than an indoor antenna?
- Outdoor mounting avoids walls and roofing that block signals, so it usually outperforms an indoor antenna in weak-signal areas. The trade-off is installation work and the need to aim it.
- Where is the Bestcore Outdoor TV Antenna 110-Mile Long Range UHF/VHF Digital HDTV Antenna with 360-Degree Rotation and Remote Control cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $32.99, as of our latest check.