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Five Star Reviews:

40%
This antenna has been pretty decent for our country home
November 21, 2016
This antenna has been pretty decent for our country home. We live in a very wooded area, one where no satellite company can install a satellite to work. So I needed to have local TV. We originally installed off our deck due to it being winter, we have since moved it to under our eaves tough when summer arrived and when we have issues, we just use the remote to move it around slightly. Been using it a year now and still working good! Thanks!
Nice Antenna Does a GEAT Job
August 21, 2015
We live out in the sticks in Northern Indiana. With our old antenna we were able to get an impressive 6 channels. When it was raining we could get three. Now with the HD-2605 on a 35 foot pole at the side of the house we get 35 channels. Nice improvement. When a storm is coming from the Chicago area we loose 6 of the channels but most are repeats so no loss. Would recommend this antenna to anyone looking to improve their reception. In fact have recommended it to three people already.
This antenna is a great deal!!
April 24, 2015
ever taken something out of the box and said to yourself " well I just wasted so hard earned money"? That is what I thought when I assembled the antenna. to my surprise when I mounted it on the j-pole and ran the cable, im getting 42 channels!! the kicker is I live 60 miles from the closest T.V. broadcast station!. I am very pleasantly surprised. goodbye cable bill.$75 a month in my pocket every month. I subscribed to hulu plus to fill in any gaps on my favorite shows for $8 a month. don't hesitate to purchase this product
The 2605 went together easily with the clear directions
January 24, 2015
We live most of the year at 8400' elevation, 100+ miles north of Denver. Satellite TV has been our only option. It is so solidly expected that no one has said anything about trying for digital signals. No one I know has considered it. This Lava, based on a recommendation from a friend who uses one near Phoenix, is my first effort to see what is out there. The 2605 went together easily with the clear directions. Hook up was simple. In no time I was sifting through 40 some TV stations and a gazillion FM radio stations. After filtering out weak signals and uninteresting programming, we have 21 crystal clear channels. I can't compare this to other antennas since it's the only one I've experience with, but I can say without a doubt this antenna is the one for me. Now, if it will stay together in our wind? So far so good.
cut my cable
February 14, 2014
we tried it out for about a month, before I cut cable. this antenna was really easy to put up, (barring the ladder to get on top of the house), picks up very well, we get 39 channels in our area, (North Carolina). all locals in HD. We have it connected to 5 TV's with a splitter, and all get a good picture, and don't have to watch the same channel. all independent TV's. the greatest thing was no more cable bills........YEA........I was tired of them going up, UP, UPPP, and requiring more boxes, and charging more. I love the remote, if the picture gets a little scattered, the remote turns the antenna, and it will come in more clearer, and not skip or have fuzzy effects. (but even cable did that.) let them know your tired of paying more and more, cut yours and go antenna.
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Excellent Coaxial Cable for Cable TV Cord Cutting Outside Antenna
September 21, 2017
I recently ordered 1byown 85 miles digital amplified antenna and this product with a GE 23203 Cable Extension Adaptor were included on the page as also bought by customers. I ordered all three items and gave as a gift to an electronics engineer who loves tinkering with anything electronic. He was sure these items added could not be good, but upon checking, he was surprised and happy. They met his standards. He is also one very happy guy playing with his new antenna. He now has it getting 20 channels with most in HD, including FOX and Channel 10. He is still playing with it as I type. Excellent Coaxial Cable!
A good cable at a good price.
May 3, 2017
I used the Mediabridge coaxial cable with a antennae I bought for my rv that I used in the woods. The antennae was touted for a 150 mile range and I needed that for the fact that I was a good long ways from a city in the California foothills and I wanted clarity on the cable lines without interference. This cable did just that. With this cable and the antennae I chose I could pick up about 30 channels where before I could receive only 3 to 5.
Seems to be of very good quality
October 27, 2016
This cable appears to be very well made. It is rather stiff, but it will bend with a little help. The metal connectors look to be very sturdy. With items such as this, you can't really give an accurate assessment unless you have some testing equipment and/or you take the item apart to examine it. I don't plan on doing that. I'll just say that I do get a nice, strong signal with this cable. MediaBridge makes good stuff.
Excellent coax cable
May 23, 2016
This is a very good quality cable: rugged and well made. The plastic covers over the end of the connectors protect the center conductor during shipping and installation, especially when you have to feed it through tight spots. Also, the blue plastic sleeves around the nut of the F connector make it easier to tighten it.I purchased this cable to replace a shorter (25') RG-59 with higher losses, to be able to mount the antenna outside. The signal strength seemed better with this longer (50') RG-6.Given the quality and the price, I definitely recommend this product.Second purchase:I recently ordered a second cable to add another antenna to my cable-cut configuration. Mediabridge continues to be my coax cable of choice: solid and well made. The EZ grip connector caps make it much easier to attach, especially in tight places.
would definitely recommend
October 16, 2015
i bought this product with the idea in mind of moving my over-the-air tv antenna from my living room to an unfinished attic. my reception had been good almost all of the time with the antenna in the living room, but there were times when it was 'spotty' on certain channels. i am in a 1.5 story house with 2 very large cottonwood trees across the street from me (they are between me and 2 of the main signals i receive. i needed a high quality cable for this application, and this one really fits that category. i DID have to additionally purchase an adaptor to connect the 2 sections of coaxial cable (1 secton running off the antenna), but i picked it up for under $5, and that was a Monster brand gold-plated unit. the company who manufactures the antenna i have also offered an extension, but theirs was 25 ft. for $30. the MediaBridge unit was twice as long for half the price, and i believe the quality is even better. very happy with this purchase, and i highly recommend it.
This is good quality cable
July 13, 2014
This is good quality cable. The connectors are solidly attached at the ends. You should only use as much cable as you need, because added cable length attenuates the signal, but this is low loss cable and the difference between 25' of cable and 50' of cable probably won't be significant.For outside applications, protect all connections from water, as any water (even humidity) that can make it into the connection will cause corrosion, which is a major source of signal loss. I'd recommend wrapping the sticky rubbery silicone tape that sticks to itself over the connection, sliding heat shrink tubing over that and shrinking it to keep out water. When possible, install connections under eves where they are protected from rain, snow and ice.The blue molded plastic grips on the end connectors allow this cable to be installed by hand, which can be very handy when making blind connections on the back of the TV as it's hanging on a wall mount (detaching the lower portion of the TV from the wall mount and hinging it out from the top helps to make enough clearance), but there is a down side to the plastic connector grips. You'll need to drill a large 9/16" hole in the side of your house if you're running this cable outside to connect to an external antenna.I used this cable to connect a large roof mounted 3'X4' DB8e UHF antenna directly to our Samsung 32" LED TV without using an inline amplifier, and we're picking up strong signals from HDTV stations almost 90 miles away. We get 35 channels of over-the-air HDTV, with no cable bill.I ordered the TV, BluRay/DVD player, coax, antenna mount and antenna from Amazon and it all worked great together. Great price, great value, great convenience. I love shopping on Amazon and having the stuff I want in a couple of days, delivered directly to my door. I don't even watch TV. That's my wife. I do watch some Amazon Prime streaming video, though.
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Four Star Reviews:

18%
Depending on area great reception
August 18, 2016
Bought this antenna and mounted on 24 ft outside mast. I can pull in many stations and am pretty pleased with most pictures. The Cons are you can't see antenna turning while inside, also need to cut power off. They have a newer model which is round and does not require motor or rotating. If this one goes bad I would try the newer model. I get at least 30 stations and they are all free. Great product.
but it went good. The user instruction said to use "3/4 inch ...
September 23, 2014
After receiving the antenna, I began assembling it. It's not a 5 minute job, but it went good. The user instruction said to use "3/4 inch steel or aluminum pipe to install the antenna". I used galvanized pipe and have it 15 feet off the ground for my working height. I personally think this pole mounting socket for the pipe should have been designed to accept the standard TV mast pipe that you can purchase in 5 foot sections. Neither this standard mast pipe or EMT conduit will work in this pipe socket-I tried because either of these is what I wanted to use. Now, as far as operation of the antenna and rotor units, they worked as described and I'm satisfied about that. I think that the 40 feet of coax cable sent with this antenna is of a lower grade, it works, but I may choose to buy a better quality cable soon. Another customers' review mentioned the same thing. As far as signal receiving ability and the part of receiving signal up to 150 miles,I highly doubt that. The problem for me is my location. I'm in a wooded area and the TV stations are at least 60 miles away and they are small market stations that don't have very strong signal anyway. I get 6 to 9 stations and, depending on the time of day and weather conditions, it may be less. This antenna would be great in a metro area with multiple stations available within a short distance. Overall, I know I won't be able to receive any more than what I do, so I am satisfied with my purchase. Thanks Amazon for a fast shipment and thanks Lava for a good product.
Much Better Than a Few Years Ago
May 25, 2014
They have improved the product since I bought one a few years ago. Better amp, better reception, better RG6 cables and connections, same gooooofy rotor. Very impressed with the improved reception, even on VHF. I have a ranch home, and the antenna is in the attic amongst the forest of roof truss'. I live 50 miles from the stations, and they all come in (in opposite directions too) without problems. Signal is stable, but if you hook more than one tv to the antenna, (I got) much better results by testing each of the 2 connections to determine which had a stronger signal, and then using a splitter on that line. I don't know why, but the signal is much worse if you use both of the unit's connectors simultaneously, instead of splitting just one, and leaving the other disconnected. The old unit I bought a few years ago was the same way. The rotor is ok, but you have no idea what direction the antenna is turning, or where it is pointing unless one person watches and phones the operator (ha, that's what we did). BUT, once I got it correctly pointed for the best signal on all channels, I haven't had to mess with it a single time in a month so far. The only time I had any signal disruption was during a storm with high winds blowing the trees around outside. I wouldn't recommend putting this antenna outside in the elements, but the maker seems to think it is okay outside. I am using this antenna with both a VIZIO TV and an iView 3500ii DTV box (very good, and cheap DVR for OTA signals, and no need for cable or any subscriptions ! Cut the cable !). Both are receiving good clear tv picture on all channels.
FITS MY PURPOSES FINE.
April 22, 2014
i live in a rural area that does not have cable, and i don't feel like getting tied down to any contracts. i put my antenna on top of a piece of 3/4" pipe around fifteen feet in the air, and started receiving crystal clear signals. i get all the networks (ABC, CBS,NBC, FOX, CW, PBS,as well as side stations (example: 6.1 is CBS. 6.2 is THISTV, showing old movies) how many stations i receive is dependent on atmospheric conditions, but i do receive fourteen at all times. if things are right, i have received up to 24 channels. the price of this antenna is approximately what i was paying for the expanded package from the cable company when i lived in town for one month. i have had this antenna for almost three months now with no additional outlay. also, the amplifier/remote box has two outputs on the back, so i can run two TV's without a splitter. that solves the living room and bedroom. since i only HAVE two TV's this is adequate. the major complaint i have (which has been echoed by many other reviewers) is that there is no way of telling which way the antenna is pointing without actually going outside and looking at it. what i have done is to zero in on one channel that gives me the most other channels and use that as my base. that way, when i go searching, i can always come back to "home base". the antenna is rather lightweight, but it has survived three very severe storms (for south georgia anyway) and still works perfectly. i have had a couple of my friends who were so impressed, that they asked me to order one for them because they did not have an Amazon account. i am very satisfied.
Lava HD-2605 Review
April 16, 2012
I've rated this OTA Antenna at 4 stars and this is why. After installing 12 of these antennas in our local area (St. Augustine, Fl) I found they do receive stations very well from Jacksonville, FL where the TV Station Towers are from 30 to 45 miles distance. I personnaly have been using this antenna for about a year and I'm pleased with the results. In fact I consistently receive the ION channel coming from Brunswick, GA - about 90 miles distance.Listed here are the major problems I've found and the solutions:1: Not all TV tuners are made the same. Some have better sensitivity then others. So far I've found the Sanyo to be the worst for OTA (Over The Air) reception. The best TVs for OTA were the LG and the Viseo. The LG and Viseo tuners seem to have greater sensitivity then other models. Also, Sony and Hitachi perform very well. It's interesting to note that the LG tuners are made by Zenith in the US and shipped to Mexico where they assemble the TVs.2: On three of the installations I've completed reception seemed to be sub par and at first I was unable to determine why. Recently I found that the RG6 cable supplied with the Lava Antenna is poorly made. The ground connection can cause loss of signal strength. When I replaced the cable with quality RG6 a dramatic change took place. On most TVS there is a Signal strength meter to determine signal quality. This can usaually be found, on most TVS, in the Setup Menu. With the better cable the signal strength increased from 50-60 to 90-100 or max. Wow, what a difference.3: Mounting and positioning the Antenna is also very important. Make sure there are no obstructions between the antenna and the TV Tower i.e. Trees, buildings. FCC regs allow you to mount the antenna, at a maximum, 12 feet above your roof (I'm currently using a 40" pole roof mount).Go to Rabbitears.info for compass heading from your location and use a compass to point your antenna towards the TV towers you wish to receive.4. In locations where you are receiving signals but they are week I suggest you add a Pre-Amp (Blonder Tongue), available from Amazon for about $12.00. Be sure to connect the pre-Amp last in line and directly to the TV set.In conclusion it appears the Lava HD-2605 UHF/VHF HDTV Antenna with Remote Controlantenna performs very well when used with quality RG6 cable. You can't get better performance for this price. Also, once installed you can say goodbye to Cable/Satellite bills forever.
11%
Even more value and professionalism.
November 9, 2017
Just one word, "Professional".I bought two different cables from Mediabridge and was very impressed with:1. very nice packaging.2. Nicely bundled and wrapped.3. "Dust caps" that keeps the center conductor secure and clean. I've never had these from other sellers.4. Cable clips to secure the cables down (not a whole lot, but way better than none). I've never had these from other sellers.5. Notification from the seller that: It's coming, contact information for any issues, and the usual "satisfaction inquiry". I've never had these from other sellers.I wished that they sold all the different lengths that I needed.
Hard to tighten
October 10, 2017
Hard to get a tight fit but when you get out a wrench to do it the connection seems to be just fine.
Works well; good construction.
June 27, 2017
It's 50' of coax. Seems to be well constructed and each connector was protected well enough that I was able to pull it through walls without damage.
Cut the cord.
March 22, 2017
Works good. For the price ya can't be it. I have now been cable free for 1 month and it feels great. Extra 200$ a month saved.
I ordered 2 cables, and 3 of the blue ...
March 15, 2017
I ordered 2 cables, and 3 of the blue end pieces that make them easier to screw in popped off. Not a big deal, the cables seemed to work okay. I ordered long ones because it was going to be a while before the cable company could get to my new house to get the living room outlet working, so I ran it from the only working outlet in the far bedroom to the TV . I probably had about 10' of cable left, it wasn't stretched tightly from one end to the other. The signal was weak and kept dropping, but I don't necessarily think that was the fault of the cable.
Good quality cable, easy to use connector, but check your plug first
May 5, 2014
The cable arrived on time, and it's been performing quite well, with no real impact on quality despite the 50 foot length. The connectors have this great design (not shown in the photo) which allows you to simply slip a covering over the plug to instantly secure it, rather than twisting and twisting forever. This was great for the wall plug. However - as I discovered - if the cable box has a short plug, the relatively long covering may not fit snugly. I was able to make it fit, but it is still easily jostled loose. Nonetheless, would still highly recommend, so long as your plug is standard-length.
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It is good for now
August 13, 2016
Pros: I haven't had this hooked up long, but so far it I seems to be working well. I live about 60 miles south of Dallas and 30 miles north of Waco. Currently I am picking up channels from both markets. I'm getting more channels and they are clearer than my old antenna.

Cons: 1. The pictures and questions indicated there would be a flat cable and 30' of coax cable in the box. Only a short 3' cable was included. 2. The remote is pointless. You have to me directly in front of it (within 2 or 3 feet) for it to work. The box is in my attic, where the cables come into the house, and I will have to go up there to move it. Pointless! 3. The whole construction feels cheap. I'm worried that with some strong winds or rain, it will be damaged.

Time will tell how well this works. It is good for now.
if it didn't get me more stations than my little ...
April 7, 2016
if it didn't get me more stations than my little rabbit ears, you would have gotten this back, what a pain in the butt.,No way it goes outside,the wings you have to install right side up because the holes are too big. I have it in my kitchen in a flowerpot and I turn it manually if a station isn't coming in .

But I went from 5 stations to about 15. Depends on if its a clear day. So you decide.
Remote Problems
February 28, 2016
Received this item in Dec 2015 and assembly was easy, but when testing remote antenna would not rotate. Emailed Vendor & they were prompt in sending back some fixes to try, but not everyone is going to want to do this. After trying the fix they suggested the remote worked. Installed the antenna in the garage rafters & I received 11 channels, which I was OK with, because we are about 50 miles from the stations, & lots of trees in between. The remote worked fine for a little over a month & then it quit rotating, so I set up the ladder & rotated the antenna manually and tested the remote again and it worked fine again for a couple of days and then would not rotate, so I took it down and tried cleaning the contacts, put it back up, worked again for about a half of a day. Now it is random, one time it works and 5 minutes later it won't. I haven't contacted the
vendor yet to see what can be done.
so I was not terribly surprised, though a friend lives a mere 5 ...
November 5, 2015
Arrived within estimated shipping dates.
Assembly required, but not too difficult.
The finished product is not heavy duty, and I would not have expected an extended life.
I mounted this in place of my 75-mile range ChannelMaster, and my reception was not improved. We are almost exactly 745 miles from the nearest broadcast tower, so I was not terribly surprised, though a friend lives a mere 5 miles closer, but at a lower altitude (In a pocket almost), and his seems to work quite well.
I will be purchasing another, more applicable, unit with amplifier.
Still going strong 2 years later
March 23, 2013
I purchased this antenna two years ago (2011) and the product is still going strong. It doesn't have the best range....I can pick up stations within 25 miles but the main stations I wanted to pick up are located about 60 miles away and its hit or miss. Depends on the atmospheric conditions. Sometimes I get them but mostly I don't. With digital HD you either get the signal or not...there's not static like with old tv's. If the signal degrades you lose the channel completely. On good nights I can sometimes pick up stations 200 miles away! But day to day you can't really expect more than 25 mile range. (My antenna is not mounted very high....maybe 20 feet. I'd probably get better range if I mounted it higher.) But it has withstood the elements with no problem for two years.
2%
This one is stupid. How is a coaxe cable supposed to work
September 19, 2017
This one is stupid . How is a coaxe cable supposed to work ?
Hit or miss
September 5, 2017
I bought two, one threaded right one, one did not (at all). I'll spend the addition dollar and buy from Home Depot.
Three Stars
June 23, 2017
good buy
Three Stars
March 18, 2017
Good price
I believe this cable is fine and the problem is elsewhere
January 28, 2017
I bought this to use with a new antenna but had intermittent signal. I believe this cable is fine and the problem is elsewhere. No time to find the problem but thought the tri shield would work the best for this install.
It seems like a good cable as long as you use it ...
November 28, 2016
It seems like a good cable as long as you use it as purchased. I wanted to cut it into smaller lengths and use crimp on RG6 F connectors. Unfortunately the OD of this cable does not fit into a standard RG6 connector, I had to sand the diameter to fit into the connector
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Two Star Reviews:

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At first we loved it. Remote control
August 28, 2017
We have been using this item for almost a year now. At first we loved it. Remote control, easy to set up, very convenient. But lately the controller won't ajust the antenna. So now hubby must drang out the ladder to turn the antenna manually. Not cool. Guess we'll have to step up to something better.
If it was built better you would have to pay more
February 21, 2017
I can't believe anybody would put this antenna out side in Oklahoma. The remote is a joke. But i knew i was going to put it in my attic.I knew which direction i was going to face it. All of the towers were in a 10 mile radius 28 to 32 miles away. I really don't know if i pick up any new channels. When i auto scanned it showed 50 channels, 5 had no picture. So i have 45 channels so far with out any interference. I have had it up about 2 weeks. Had a couple days with heavy fog, 2 Days with rain and winds 25 to 40 mph.If it was built better you would have to pay more.I would say for the price it is OK if you put it in the attic.
Poor information indicates a rip-off.
July 3, 2015
Information and instructions for this product are very poor. I have not yet installed the product, but there is no indication of if or how it detects a station. It apparently rotates 360 degrees but my impression now is that you just have to watch the picture and stop it when it looks good. I suppose there is some functionality that may reveal itself when installed, but right now I feel it s a rip off even at the low price. If it works better, I will repost.
I dont notice any better reception though
April 28, 2015
This was supposed to have a much larger range than my previous 50 mi antenna. I dont notice any better reception though. The cable that came with it was absolute crap. I couldnt get any signal until i swapped it out with my own cable.
Getting power to the receiver box was a bit of a pain since the rest of it is located outside. I managed to hook it up into my basement and run some new power cables.
It doesn't work as a good boat anchor
August 25, 2014
Never got it to work. It doesn't work as a good boat anchor! I'm about 50 miles to towers. I live in country, no tall buildings, just trees and hills.
The motor drives it around in both directions. I changed the coax with satellite grade that I run 100 feet between dish & TV.

My RV has VIZIO VAA220E with good tuner, I use a Phillips amplified antenna that works good. I wanted another to pull in more stations. The Lava didn't do it. Never pulled in anything.

I really thought it would from reading all the reviews.
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Two Stars
October 22, 2016
Worked well for awhile.... till one of the ends came off.And I treated them well.
good cable; worthless connectors
December 3, 2015
I bought this to replace a cable I was using for my router and modem (home wi-fi). However I encountered weekly, if not more often, dropped internet connections. After several visits from Time Warner techs trying to figure out the intermittent problems they determined the connectors were the source of resistance such that my upload (return signal) was so poor that the signal would not lock on. I had to constantly reset my connection; sometimes 2 or 3 times in a day. Once TWC replaced the connectors, I have not since had a single problem.The tech was impressed with the cable itself; he asked if I had gotten it from them. But what good is it if it has such resistance in the connectors that you get dropped connections?? It certainly isn't their responsibility to fix the crummy hardware which customers buy through Amazon.
Two Stars
September 9, 2015
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Ok - love Mediabridge and their products and pricing
March 15, 2015
Ok - love Mediabridge and their products and pricing. Great value overall! This should be - and for the most part is - a 5 star product. However, when I trimmed the cable and added a new end connector it seemed as if the cable is .5mm wider then any there coax I have worked with in the past. It took a great deal of effort and numerous attempts to get the new connector on this cable after cutting this cable. So, if you are intending to trim this wire be forewarned. I did eventually work but was very tight and took a few tries.P.S. - It's funny that almost every 3 star rating says "'haven't used" or "didn't need"
Cable connectos bad!
February 26, 2014
Purchased to connect TV to HDTV antenna. Could not scan channels- replaced one connector. Still problem. Replaced second connector and cable worked. NEVER experienced catv cable problem before!!!!Bob bbeckis @cox.net
Cable Received Not as Described
January 7, 2012
I bought this Mediabridge 50 ft coaxial cable in November 2011 on the basis of good reviews and that it was a dual-shielded cable with compression/"easy grip" connectors. What I got was a cable with no compression connectors and no easy grip connectors. I can't even tell if it's dual-shielded since there's no printing on the cable saying so. The connectors look like a typical f-type connector you get on a standard cable found at your local electronics store. The picture of the cable at the time (had gray easy grip/compression connectors) on Amazon was different than the one that's currently shown with red easy grip connectors. But if you checked the photo on the Mediabridge company website in November, the cable photo there didn't show compression or easy grip connectors and the product description didn't mention said connectors either. Unfortunately, I checked Mediabridge's website after I received the cable. If I had known the actual Mediabridge cable I'd get wasn't going to be what was pictured/described on Amazon, I wouldn't have bought it. I could've bought a similar GE cable for 50% less. So am I satisfied with the cable? I can't say that I am. I can't return it to Amazon since it's past 30 days. I should mention I haven't used the cable yet. Haven't even opened the bag, but it could be the cable performs great despite the connectors being just standard F-Type connectors and then maybe not. My beef is what I got was not what was described and I was expecting compression connectors at the least. Since this is a product "sold by Mediabridge" and "fulfilled by Amazon," I think Mediabridge bears the responsibility of describing the product correctly or having an up-to-date photo on Amazon. If you want to buy this cable, buyer beware. Be sure to check Mediabridge's website for the current description/photo of the cable and decide if that's what you want before you order, because it may not match what you see on Amazon.UPDATE (Jan. 19, 2012) - Finally used this Mediabridge 50 ft. cable. The cable sent to me definitely DOES NOT have compression connectors, and the cable isn't any more pliable to handle. As for picture quality, it's improved, but it's replacing a cable that's been hanging outside for over 20 years. Most likely any new cable from any manufacturer would offer better video quality. I would not recommend this cable for outdoor use if you're planning to install outside to a rooftop antenna. The plain vanilla f-type connectors on this Mediabridge cable offer little protection to guard against the weather other than what looks like a cheap piece of black tape with the Mediabridge name printed on it. I had to construct a boot to protect the connectors for outside use. Not happy about that. That's an added cost to me. I would not buy this Mediabridge cable again. I can now find a *name brand* RG6 w/24k gold-plated compression connectors, quad-shield, weather proof pliable cable, with a ground wire from my local electronics store for a comparable price. Bottom line: buy name brand if you can or go to your local hardware store that sells RG6 cable for cents/ft.
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The components are extremely flimsy. They don't appear to ...
September 3, 2017
The components are extremely flimsy. They don't appear to have enough substance to withstand even a moderate breeze.I tried to assemble the antenna. The holes in the bar were too large for the bolts that attach the elements.So I went about putting everything back in the box to return to Amazon. After two hours of trying, I could not get everything to fit. The container housing the parts is maybe only a little thicker than card stock. With only minimal pressure, I tore the container. So now I can't even send it back. This has been an absolutely disappointing and frustrating experience.
This seemed just terrible to me even though it was in the attic ...
October 5, 2016
I live 25mi outside of Chicago and antennaweb.org says I should get a max of 64 digital channels. I ordered a Lava Electronics HD-2605 UHF/VHF HDTV Antenna with Remote Control and mounted it in my attic. I was only able to get about 3 channels when pointed at the optimal angle with and without the LNA. This seemed just terrible to me even though it was in the attic and not not the roof so i pulled out the old bunny ears and got pretty much the same channels. I immediately returned the HD-2605 and ordered a Televes DAT790 LR Mix UHF/VHF Long Range Antenna (149881) which has half the claimed range of the HD-2605 but more believable specs. I assembled it and hooked it up to the exact same cable and setup in the attic and immediately got 59 channels (without the amplifier). I'll probably add the amp later when I hook up additional TVs but this is a MUCH better antenna. And the build quality was night and day as well. The Lava HD-2605 was cheap fragile plastic and many of the elements did not even touch via metal only plastic; they seem to be for show. The Televes DAT790 (149881) build is mostly metal and will hold up to the elements much better. It is much larger but not as big as the old antennas you see on roofs. All in all these cost the same and I felt ripped off by the HD-2605 even before i realized it only gave me ~3 channels. The DAT790 is better in every way and you can't argue with 20x more channels. Maybe the HD2605 would have been better but was DOA, but if that is the case they need better quantity control, i wasted a lot of time with it before switching to the DAT790.
White Mountains New Hampshire > dud
July 18, 2016
I have a house in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
I researched, felt this was the best antenna (range) on the market.
I was thrilled to buy this > HD channels? WooHoo!
Then I hooked it up... Got a whopping 3 channels :(
I fixed this by putting it back in the box and renewing my car magazine subscriptions.
If you live in a metro area you might have better luck.
Cheap Chinese junk. Doesn't work well.
November 4, 2015
I bought this antenna to replace another I thought had failed. It turned out that the trouble wasn't my old antenna, but instead was a problem with the tuning circuit in my TV. When I plugged this one into a known-good television, I discovered that we couldn't receive nearly as many stations as with the old, even though this cost more.

This item is flimsy and very cheaply made. The head is fragile, and I don't think it would hold up for long outdoors, even though it is designed to be used on a pole mount. Given that it couldn't pull down all the channels that my old antenna did, I returned it.

After buying this item, I've found quite a bit of commentary online that says many cheap Chinese-made outdoor antennas don't work very well. While I can't confirm that this is true for ALL Chinese antennas, this one certainly doesn't work well at all.
The rotor is very unresponsive and hard to manipulate and I was mounted on the roof just 20 feet from the tv next to a window so
June 29, 2015
Could only get the three stations within 35 miles. Not even close to 150 miles. two big cities at 85 miles would come in and out at the drop of hat. Might have a channel for 1 to 5 min then lose it. The rotor is very unresponsive and hard to manipulate and I was mounted on the roof just 20 feet from the tv next to a window so I could watch it. First thing I ever got from Amazon I have ever been upset with. I gave it to a friend in a large city so maybe it will work for him. Its vary cheap made and would not have lasted long through storms. You could almost bend it blowing on it. Not much thicker than tin foil. The two dish like panels that pop out look like metal. They are not. They are plastic with a piece of chrome tape stuck on them for reflection. Sun will rot it in a few months. Got to totally re think now. Spent money for coax too as it shows 60 ft of coax with it but it is not. The fine print does not state it either. Its false advertising all the way around. Really to bad.
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Looks fancy, but the ends did not stay secured ...
April 19, 2017
Looks fancy, but the ends did not stay secured. Surprised me. Would not buy again and not using it now.
DO NOT BUY
February 11, 2017
Save your money, the ends pop off when you screw them down, they don't "BREAK" but the end pops off and your stuck with nothing. The old saying you get what you pay for fits right here. Spend a lil' more and get something that works....
NOT as described
January 19, 2017
The part number on the box agreed but the label says it is Coaxial Digital Audio Cable - NOT RG6 cable for cable internet & video. I might not have discovered this, but I ran it through the wall, cut to length and tried to attach compression RG6 connector on the cut end. It does not appear to have tri-shield and the cable is much thinner than the openings in the RG6 connectors I was trying to install with a compression tool.
One Star
November 1, 2016
Cheap friction fit connectors. Does not hold a stable signal.
One Star
May 24, 2016
the cable i bought was defective, had to return it.
Will not repurchase
November 11, 2015
This cable does not work at all. When screwed into the outlet and into TV no signal will transmit. When changing to old cable it works fine.
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Article Number
Article Number
0609722636308
5596692096476
0755464616983
0848441041264
Brand
Brand
Lava Electronics
Mediabridge
Lava Electronics
ViewTV
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
USD
USD
Length
Length
669.3 in
23622.0 in
708.7 in
744.1 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Smarthome Technologies
Mediabridge Products, LLC.
Lava Electronics
ViewTV
Model
Model
HD-2605
CJ50-6BF-N1
na
LYSB01CKBFBC8-ELECTRNCS
MPN
MPN
A-2605
CJ50-6BF-N1
JPOLE
WM-022A
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
A-2605
CJ50-6BF-N1
JPOLE
WM-022A
Product Group
Product Group
Home Improvement
Speakers
Home Theater
Speakers
Product Type
Product Type
HOME_LIGHTING_ACCESSORY
ABIS_ELECTRONICS
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
Publisher
Publisher
Smarthome Technologies
Mediabridge Products, LLC.
Lava Electronics
ViewTV
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
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Studio
Studio
Smarthome Technologies
Mediabridge Products, LLC.
Lava Electronics
ViewTV
Weight
Weight
0.2 oz
6.3 oz
6.9 oz
7.1 oz
Feature
Feature

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please download and refer to the User manual, FCC Guide and Installation guide (below the 'Technical Specification' section) to know the working functionality and installation procedure

The Tech Support information is available in the 'User Manual'

Includes dual TV output

Remote controlled UHF/VHF HDTV antenna rotates 360 degrees to receive the best reception

High sensitivity reception

Applications: Use Ultra Series Coaxial Cables to connect Televisions, Cable Modems, Satellite Receivers, Off-Air Antennas and all other F-Female equipped devices.

Construction: Manufactured from Triple Shielded RG6 coaxial cable suitable for outdoor or indoor use.

In-Wall Use: Ultra Series Coax cables are UL rated for in-wall use.

Connectors: Nickel plated F-type connectors. Complimentary Removable East Grip Connector Caps simplify installation onto F-Female. Easily removed by sliding off if not desired.

Other complementary MediabridgeTM products: Right Angle F Connectors (Item# B00H7KD4T0) and F81 Splice Connectors (Item# B00HFYGQHU). Includes adjustable & reusable Velcro cable strap for easy organization & storage.

This 20" mast with a 1" diameter is ideal for our LAVA Outdoor Antenna.

The J-Pole has a pivoting foot, which allows installation on vertical or horizontal surfaces. Mounting hardware is included.

Good for most of the the outdoor Antennas on the market!

Made iron with a weather resistant seal

1" diameter will fit most TV antennas and satellite dishes

Pole is 18.5" in length

Extra wide base for stability

Screws and nuts are included

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