PBD Outdoor Yagi Satellite HD Antenna – Long-Range Digital TV Antenna for Attic, Roof, or RV, Clear OTA Reception in 4K/1080P, All-Metal Design

PingBingDing Digital Antenna Review- PBD Digital HD Yagi Antenna-Long RangeI have had two other digital antennas over the last 15 years, and the new PBD Long range antenna is the best one yet. The best part is that it's roughly half the cost of the other two. My elderly Mom lives on the North Shore of Long Island about 40 miles east of New York City, so the challenge has been to pick up NY stations as well as those in CT, and maximize the number of CLEAR stations in the process, not just partial signals. Some think that a rotor-accessed antenna makes the most sense, but in the long run, it does not because there are more moving parts that potentially break down and I live two hours away. A good performing, fixed long range antenna is therefore preferable in my mind. Keep in mind that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link so making sure you have proper antenna direction and adequate height is a key starting point. Make sure all connections are strong and secure. You'd be surprised at just how much signal strength is lost due to loose or not fully-tightened connections. The PBD antenna is also a strong recommendation because its the smallest we have had so far, and looks to be very well made. Therefore I think its smaller size will do better in the next storm. The signal strengths, with amplifier, is basically the same when compared to the larger antennas, too. We lost the last antenna in the hurricane that rolled through NY about two weeks ago. I'm very glad we have this PBD model and it demonstrates how the new digital technologies have advanced in recent years. Tip: Make sure you measure and monitor signal during installation using the TV itself for feedback. We have a nice Vizio and the amplifier is adding about 15-20 signal points and we're getting 50-60 stations on a pretty consistent basis. The PBD Yagi Long Range antenna was a good choice on this end and I will buy from them in the future. Well-made, easy assembly, and good value! Thanks guys!

Wow, it’s official, I love my PBD Digital HD Yagi Antenna and PBD HDTV Preamplifier combo! I installed them on my roof in Eastern Iowa 2 weeks ago and have had flawless digital TV reception since then. I struggled with intermittent spotty TV reception and image pixelation for years on my favorite channels. My PBD antenna + preamplifier combo solved these reception issues and I can watch any of my 39 channels anytime with clear reception. I waited for 2 weeks to write this review so I could experience reception in a wide variety of weather conditions and reception has been great throughout this entire period. I highly recommend getting & installing this equipment. A huge bonus is the tremendous customer support and practical guidance I received from Bill and the PBD team. Working with Bill and installing & using my PBD equipment is the best online customer experience I have ever had.I started my PBD journey by installing their preamp to boost the signal of my existing antenna, located on a 5-foot pole on the peak of my roof, 20 feet above the ground. The antenna cable from my roof routs to a 2-outlet splitter mounted on the exterior of my house with one cable going to the basement and one to the main floor. I needed to change this splitter to get one that allows power pass so that the PBD preamp located on the roof can receive power through the splitter from the power source inside my house. Bill helped me with this via email & even offered to send me a free PBD splitter with power pass, but I had already purchased one for $6. Once the preamp was installed, I continued having reception problems and Bill determined my existing 2-antenna (see old antenna photo) array on a single pole was probably causing signal interference. Bill suggested using the compact PBD Yagi antenna (see Yagi antenna photo with black preamp attached to the pole just under the antenna) and told me to set it facing Northwest. After watching PBD’s assembly and installation video, I was able to easily install the Yagi antenna on my existing antenna pole. From the moment I rescanned channels on both TVs, after installing the PBD antenna & preamp, my reception problems vanished and I have enjoyed glorious, interruption-free reception. The compact Yagi antenna also looks much better!Both the PBD preamp and Yagi antenna are well made, with easy installation instructions and come with all the necessary cables, brackets and materials to make installation a breeze. Bravo to PBD for great products & support.

I cut the cord about 3 months ago and was using a Mohu indoor antenna. It did a pretty good job, I was able to locate 41 channels and depending on where in the room I positioned the antenna I could get about 35 of them. However, I didn’t like having an unstable signal that went out when the wind blew hard. I decided to try the PBD antenna because of the price.It went together easy, and since I was getting a new roof put on I had the roofer mount it on the peak of my 2 story home. I live about 25 miles from downtown Chicago and with this antenna I’m now getting 75 channels. All are crystal clear and I’ve had it up through strong wind and a major down pour and the picture was stable and solid.When I put it up I ran it into the same access point that my dish provider had been using. I now have a crystal clear picture in 4 locations throughout my house. I also paired the antenna with a fire recast since I have two fire TVs and a fire stick on a third. We now have a great DVR to go with the amazing picture. One other thing I love, if you upload the Pluto tv app it will give you an additional 75 channels of live tv on your channel guide. I love it for times when I just want to sit and flip through the channels.

the antenna works very well I receive 46 channels my only problem is I can not get the local CBS station which is a VHF station. at this point, I am thinking it may be the station signal is too weak. I have had problems with this station with other antennas.