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Vilso Pole Only
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
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18.5 meters
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Review Analysis - 915 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
279channels, reception, miles, stations, attic
+79%
-21%
" ... Very impressed with this antenna. ... "
" ... This antenna has worked excellent for me where I am 70 miles away from broadcast from the north or south. ... This thing held up fine even through hurricane Irma which destroyed trees around my house but that antenna held strong 30ft up in the air. ... "
" ... I bought two antenna's. ... Excellent reception of 58 channels at the first rural location, then more than 60 channels of a cabin truly in the sticks. ... Both are more than seventy miles from the nearest major broadcast centers / city. ... I recommend this antenna! ... "
" ... This weekend it will be installed on a 40ft tv tower. ... Suggested height is 30ft for maximum reception. ... "
" ... I've bought four other antennas. ... This is the only one that works at the maximum range specified. ... "
" ... Very good reception. ... "
" ... The antenna has given me local channels, which is exactly what I was hoping for. ... "
" ... Outstanding reception from more than 80 miles from local stations. ... "
Setup
135easy, easy to assemble, instructions, assembly, installation
+96%
-4%
" ... It really works and the install was simple. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, clear instructions and I now get double the number of TV stations that I was getting with my old antenna. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and install. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Was easy to assemble and took less than 30 minutes. ... "
" ... Install was fairly simple. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and install, that was good. ... "
" ... Easy to install works great, I get about 20 channels and they come in clear once you locate the signals and fine tune them. ... "
Resolution
127antenna, hd, local, pick, picked
+81%
-19%
" ... I got more channels than I expected and works great most of the time. ... "
" ... Set up in attic and with out any adjustments I have over 40 channels. ... "
" ... I can now get channels from both. ... "
" ... Finally I can watch most of the channels available in my area. ... "
" ... Channels come in crystal clear, better than the cable box. ... "
" ... We wanted basic TV without having to pay for expensive satellite TV. ... We receive 29 digital channels from Tulsa and Fayetteville, Arkansas. ... All local channels come in crystal clear without any interference. ... "
" ... It picks up many more channels than the $20 HD antenna from WalMart. ... "
" ... Every installation went flawlessly and we all receive about 40-44 channels. ... Digital OTA TV is the way to go. ... "
Cables
89channels, coax, cable bill, tv, satellite
+82%
-18%
" ... I have recommended this antenna to everyone I know who would like to cut the cord and they all have purchased one and thank me for the recommendation. ... "
" ... started working as soon as it was connected the cable. ... With prime tv and the antenna I will not miss the cable charges!!! ... "
" ... Looking forward to enjoying more shows than I could before and cutting the cable TV. ... "
" ... I fully expect to be ordering and installing more shortly as people realize they don't have to pay costly cable bills to get High Quality TV reception . ... "
" ... Great antenna I love not having to pay for cable ... "
" ... better th an cable. ... "
" ... A "cord cutter" dream come true. ... "
" ... Bought this antenna to get rid of the cable expense. ... "
Ease of Use
85easy to assemble, easy, put together, instructions, install
+100%
" ... It really works and the install was simple. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and install. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, sturdy, and very functional. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and install, that was good. ... "
" ... Easy to install works great, I get about 20 channels and they come in clear once you locate the signals and fine tune them. ... "
" ... Installion was easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install, reception has been great ... "
Price
69money, worth, worth the money, antenna, well worth
+78%
-22%
" ... Cheap but overall well worth the money for free tv. ... "
" ... Excellent product and great value for the price. ... "
" ... I figured for the price I would at least try this one. ... "
" ... Great upgrade for not much money. ... "
" ... For $34 though, this is a winner! ... "
" ... Overall for the price point, a good buy ... "
" ... The price was reasonable and the assembly easy. ... "
" ... All in all, I feel like it's a good antenna for the price. ... "
Capacity
65antenna, miles, miles away, roof, living room
+95%
-5%
" ... This weekend it will be installed on a 40ft tv tower. ... "
" ... Which gave us news from a city 50 miles away. ... "
" ... It is very compact compared to the standard antenna you see above a home. ... "
" ... My wife and I recently purchased a cabin at the lake. ... "
" ... Additionally, I get up to 150 mile reception outdoors line-of-sight and at least 100 miles indoors (in room or attic area). ... "
" ... Not bad for in the attic. ... "
" ... The day we got it we hooked it up to our tv while inside the house. ... "
" ... This is the fourth one I bought for several different locations ... "
Marketplace
60amazon, works as advertised, works, described, thanks
+73%
-27%
" ... Company sent emails before and after delivery to ensure I wasn't having any issues and offering assistance if needed. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon for providing such an amazing product . ... "
" ... I'd definitely buy from this seller again. ... "
" ... Works perfectly, as described. ... "
" ... Just ordered another one! ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as advertised . ... "
" ... Performs exactly as described. ... "
Build Quality
59flimsy, construction, screws, materials, cheap
+41%
-59%
" ... This is made very cheaply. ... "
" ... down lead faulty connector ... "
" ... The motor doesn't always do a full rotation and the plastic cover for the coaxial connector to the antenna itself is impossible to place so it protects the connection from the elements. ... "
" ... Lots of plastic. ... "
" ... Also, the other metal components did not seem to have an actual physical connection either (especially the two flaps that fold out on the top and bottom. ... The side loops might connect, but it's impossible to tell without breaking it open. ... "
" ... We should have just returned it when we found the crushed pieces of metal tubing. ... "
" ... Cheap, flimsy plastic construction. ... "
" ... Only negative was loose screws in box. ... All screws were there but some ended up in the antenna housing and had to shake out. ... "
Product Reliability
49month, working, years, stopped working, motor
+49%
-51%
" ... down lead faulty connector ... "
" ... the motor stoped working after few months had to purchase else where another one . ... "
" ... It does not work any better then the one I paid 19 dollars for a couple of years ago. ... "
" ... This NEVER worked. ... "
" ... It came DOA. ... "
" ... It was delivered 7/13/17 and the rotation stopped working about 2wks ago. ... "
" ... Rotor stopped working after one month. ... "
" ... Worked for a month then motor quit,contacted seller after diagnostic texts no help or replacement . ... "
Picture Quality
47clear, channels, reception, antenna, clearer
+96%
-4%
" ... Great picture better than when we had dish ... "
" ... Clear picture, no missing parts, only have it about 6 ft off of the ground. ... "
" ... The movement is gradual so you can zero in on the strongest signal and get the best picture with sound. ... "
" ... This antenna brings in a perfect picture from stations 40 miles away ... "
" ... Best picture ever, signal strength at maximin ... "
" ... It has great reception range and clear pictures. ... "
" ... I get all the local channels, and if needed I use the remote to turn it and in comes a clear picture! ... "
" ... The picture quality is as good as cable. ... "
Delivery
35fast, arrived on time, shipping, quickly, received
+80%
-20%
" ... Fast shipment, good quality. ... "
" ... All good prods.quick shipping! ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly. ... "
" ... Received it quickly. ... "
" ... My first impression, out of the box, was . ... "
" ... Prompt delivery at a value price. ... "
" ... The antenna delivered. ... "
" ... Was well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. ... "
Remote
30antenna, control, direction, rotation, button
+47%
-53%
" ... Defeats the purpose of a REMOTE control. ... "
" ... Could not get it to turn from remote. ... "
" ... I was initially disappointed that the remote control unit (not the wireless remote) has one button that makes you guess which way and how far the antenna will be rotating. ... I will try to get the company to replace the defective remote control unit and if that fails, try to replace it all together with something else. ... "
" ... I changed the batteries in the remote. ... "
" ... The antenna works but the remote drive was useless. ... "
" ... Remote for rotating the antenna is useless as you have no idea which way it is turning. ... "
" ... Remote directional adjustment has quit working. ... "
" ... The remote did not function at all. ... "
Fit
28hold, roof, antenna, winds, wind
+54%
-46%
" ... Love the mount. ... We get high winds from time to time and I feel this mount will not fail during the winds. ... "
" ... I installed it in my attic so the winds would not mess with it. ... "
" ... I hope it will hold up. ... "
" ... Removed the old dish and rigged a pipe together that fit the diameter of opening and clamp the actual antenna has on it to attach it to pipe. ... Make sure the pipe is secure and clamped to the mount. ... "
" ... It fit the antenna I purchased perfectly. ... "
" ... I have it slightly covered by the roof overhang so I think it will last awhile. ... "
" ... I have some hesitations about how it'll hold up in strong winds. ... "
" ... Built as light as possible so as to be able to withstand wind and be easier to hold in place. ... "
Returns
26return, sent it back, replace, refund, vilso
+4%
-96%
" ... At this point, Amazon and VILSO have failed to replace the motor so I can get what I paid for. ... "
" ... We’ve boxed it up and are sending it back. ... "
" ... Just returned for a full refund. ... "
" ... Had to send it back because it didn't work. ... "
" ... Getting ready to return this HUNK OF JUNK! ... "
" ... I sent it back. ... "
" ... Will probably return. ... "
" ... I have returned the unit. ... "
Product As Described
26works, described, picture, expected, advertised
+85%
-15%
" ... Works perfectly, as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as advertised . ... "
" ... Performs exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Just what I expected! ... "
" ... Works as expected . ... "
" ... But you can do it blind by simply stoping rotating when you get a good picture. ... "
Device Stand
20mounting, attic, mounted, pole, mounting pole
+95%
-5%
" ... I mounted both units in the attic of the houses using the optional mounting pole. ... "
" ... I bought the mounting pole and mounted it in the attic. ... "
" ... Love the mount. ... This mount was a big improvement. ... "
" ... I mounted this inside because I have a peaked roof, and it's a long way up there. ... "
" ... This is a no brainer to assemble and mount. ... "
" ... Because of my location I had to mount it high up in a tree but once I did the reception was fine. ... "
" ... The antenna was easy to install with the purchase of the mounting bracket. ... "
" ... Works as described by the manufacturer, easy to install using an existing Directv mounting bracket. ... "
FM
20local, antenna, reception, picks, pbs
+85%
-15%
" ... Outstanding reception from more than 80 miles from local stations. ... "
" ... The higher stations seem to be fine. ... "
" ... i receive 16 extra stations over the 3 i had before ... "
" ... if you want to pick up more stations then it must be pointed in a new direction. ... "
" ... All local stations come in clear as well, probably about 15 channels that we actually watch. ... "
" ... We are enjoying the many tv stations. ... "
" ... Not only was it less than half of the previous one we had, it also picks up twice as many stations. ... "
" ... We get crystal clear picture now on all the major networks, and several PBS stations. ... "
Design
17plastic, made, look, cheap, antenna
+53%
-47%
" ... Fun to put together too, fascinating design. ... "
" ... It looks like ... "
" ... Could be a little less plastic, but nice enough none the less ... "
" ... Looks and feels cheap, but works great. ... "
" ... Plus its a little banged up looking now. ... "
" ... Looks bigger on line. ... "
" ... While the quality is questionable of the materials used for construction , the results are amazing. ... "
" ... It kind of has that look . ... "
User Manual
15clear, assembly, manual, easy to follow, easy
+60%
-40%
" ... The instructions were clear. ... "
" ... This is good news because the installation instructions are terse. ... "
" ... The instructions are in English and easy to follow. ... "
" ... The assembly instructions are hard to understand but assembly is very easy. ... "
" ... Easy setup and instructions. ... "
" ... Simple instructions and minimal parts. ... "
" ... the instructions are not very good, but it is easy to figure out assembly and operation. ... "
" ... The instructions were clear and easy to follow. ... "
Controls
15direction, remote, control, rotation, rotate
+27%
-73%
" ... However this one had a bad control box. ... "
" ... Button on box is not working either. ... "
" ... Cannot anticipate which direction it will rotate with second pressing of remote button. ... "
" ... The controller has a goofy system, with one button that only turns it one way, counter-clockwise. ... To turn it clockwise, you need to point the remote at the controller, hold the remote button and then push the controller button. ... "
" ... direction buttons pick random directions. ... "
" ... Then both buttons will make it go the other way until it hits the stop again. ... "
" ... The SINGLE button (even if double-clicked, which on rare occasion rotates in the reverse direction, but unpredictable) causes rotation to continue in the same direction, and only when the antenna becomes fully rotated to its extreme will it then reverse direction. ... Fine tuning is impossible. ... "
" ... Also, the remote control has two buttons, but they aren't directional, so regardless of which button you mash the antenna will move in a random direction. ... "
Pedometer
12away, miles away, stations, nearest, mile
+75%
-25%
" ... Which gave us news from a city 50 miles away. ... "
" ... Pulling in stations 130 miles away. ... "
" ... easy to put together got the channel my wife wanted 100 miles away. ... "
" ... We are about 85-100 miles from the stations that we are getting. ... "
" ... is 70 miles away. ... "
" ... The nearest broadcast we're over 50 miles away. ... "
" ... I am 75 so I rather have someone younger climb the ladder. ... "
" ... 35+ miles to Chicago and I thought I could do better than I had. ... "
Ports
12antenna, coax, splitter, attic, rotor
+75%
-25%
" ... Will connect 2nd tv as soon as a splitter is purchased. ... "
" ... I first tried plugging my Vilso antenna directly into the TV without the amplifier. ... "
" ... This eliminates my need for cable TV . ... since I'm not using the cable company for my security system connection . ... we don't need cable TV anymore. ... "
" ... I use both outputs ... one is hardwired for TV2 and the other I'd suggest a good RG6 cable to your TV or Receiver. ... "
" ... Our TV is as clear as if we were hooked up to cable! ... "
" ... If you use your existing cable lines, and you have double lines like I did, hook up the power box near the TV and connect the satellite coax to it before you go into the attic or on the roof. ... "
" ... I have quite a bit of cable between my tv and the antenna, but it works fine. ... "
" ... Note that I reached out to this retailer about using a separate amplifier to use this antenna in a preexisting home wired cable network and I received the information that I needed in a very timely manner, the antenna network works every well . ... "
Overall performance
11job, works, well, good, far
+91%
-9%
" ... However, it does it's job wonderfully for me in my location and I'm very happy with it in my first month of use! ... "
" ... So far I am very pleased with the performance. ... "
" ... Very good product works easy and fast ... "
" ... does a good job ... "
" ... Because of this and the low price I wasn't expecting much as far as performance. ... "
" ... Performance = 5.0 ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
Defective Delivery
10missing, damaged, one came, defective, arrived
-100%
" ... Package damaged, parts missing, returned. ... "
" ... It arrived damaged, dented tubing in several spots, but we put it together anyway. ... "
" ... antena was damaged ... "
" ... First one came in broken. ... The second one came in missing hardware and pieces. ... "
" ... Defective transformer upon arrival. ... "
" ... It arrived with missing parts, i wrote them a message about it with no reply. ... "
" ... Defective product from the beginning. ... "
" ... After opening the box I found out some of the parts were dammaged and tried to have Amazon to send me the replacement part but they wouldn't do it!! ... "
Features
10red light, light, rotator, rotation, nice
+90%
-10%
" ... Red light came on and rotated fine from the get go. ... "
" ... Really like rotator function. ... "
" ... Once I found the brightest red light, I went back down and re-did the auto program on my Sony Bravida. ... "
ISP
10us, works great, works, vilso, number
+50%
-50%
" ... Did not work for us. ... "
" ... Did not work for us ... "
" ... Check and rechecked connections. ... "
" ... Not for me. ... "
" ... It will not work unless it is plugged in. ... "
Device Compatibility
10free, connection, works, via, splitter
+80%
-20%
" ... Will connect 2nd tv as soon as a splitter is purchased. ... "
" ... Connection of your TV to the Internet via various devices makes thousands of movies and other programming available for free. ... "
" ... Paired with channel master amp to boost signal as it is split to 3 TV's. ... "
" ... via multiple Rokus and Chromecast . ... "
" ... A quick rewire and it's perfect - of course, I could have just used the tv wireless connection. ... "
" ... I did use a splitter before the tv's as it says not to but it still worked fine. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 18.5 meters
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