PBD WA-2608 Amplified Outdoor TV Antenna – Long Range with UHF/VHF, 360° Motorized Rotation, Remote Control, Mounting Pole, and 40FT RG6 Cable – Supports 4K, 1080P, Smart and Older TVs (2 Outputs)

I purchased this antenna to replace a Mohu Sky 60 antenna after I discovered that Mohu no longer sells the Sky 60. I tried other antennas over the years, but the Sky 60 picked up a lot of channels. I finally decided to purchase the style of antenna like the PBD WA-2608. I wish I had purchased something like this a lot sooner.I am able to pick up a lot more channels without pixelization. The motorized antenna makes configuration easy. I mounted the antenna in an attic and it still picks up the farthest channels.This is a great antenna at a great price. The only customization was to reterminate the RG6 cable so that it wasn't so long.The only suggestion I have is to use better lag bolts. I snapped a couple of them while installing the mount. I was using an impact driver and I probably should have drilled the holes a little bigger. Other than that, the mount comes with everything you need for wood or brick mounting.Give this antenna a try if you are in an area thats difficult to receive OTA channels.Update 11/8/2024I purchased a 2nd antenna for my apartment after being impressed with the first antenna's performance. To address an issue with the original review, the included lag bolts work well once the proper drill bit is used.I have tried several different antennas over the years hoping to get OTA channels at my apartment. The best antenna could get maybe three stations. After seeing how well the antenna worked at the first location, I decided to try another PBD antenna. I was only expecting slightly better results due to the limitations of the mounting location. I am on the bottom floor of an apartment building and on the wrong side of the building to properly point the antenna towards the TV station antenna locations. The antenna could only be mounted about 7 feet off the ground. The antenna's line-of-sight passes through the building which means the signal has to go through lots of building materials for multiple apartments. There is also a metal staircase and lots of trees. Basically, the worst case for attempting any antenna reception. I was hoping to get a few more channels or at least improve the reception of the channels I was getting with other antennas.After a channel scan, I was able to get just as many channels as the PBD antenna at the first location. All of the channels come in well without any reception issues. I am blown away that this antenna works so well after so many years of missing out on content due to the less than ideal mounting location.If you are looking for a relatively compact antenna with high performance, do not hesistate to buy this antenna. The manufacturer responds quickly and is available to help if there are any issues.The recommended mounting location with unobstructed line-of-sight and mounting height should be followed, but this antenna may surprise you if you have issues with mounting locations and have tried a bunch of other antennas.

If you're looking for an affordable OTA antenna, then you've probably seen A LOT of them over the course of your research. I went back & forth on a few, but finally pulled the trigger & went with this unit. And I'm glad I did! After using for almost one month, it has exceeded my expectations.The unit came well packed from the vendor with all of the parts needed for the installation. You will need a few tools for the mounting portion of your install, but these will be determined by where you mount (indoors or outdoors). The manual will explain further. The documentation is OK (not great), but you will be able to complete the project from what is provided.This kit ships with a mounting pole, 40' RG6 coax, a rotor control (to remotely turn the antenna), a pre-amp, the antenna & mounting hardware. Some light assembly is required, but it's very straightforward.**There is a model of this antenna that is cheaper, but DOES NOT SHIP with a mounting pole. So make sure you select the correct version for your application.**Also, some OTA antennas DO NOT included coax, a mounting pole or a pre-amp. These will be additional expenses on top of the purchase of your antenna. So make sure you read the details on any antenna that you consider purchasing. This model includes all of these items.Of course, for the price, you're not receiving a top of the line pre-amp, or for that matter high quality RG6, but for most applications it should suffice just fine. Especially if you install indoors (mine was an attic install) where it will be protected from the elements.And for anyone wondering, the pre-amp IS powered by the rotor control box (not by the coax feed). So if you opt not to use the rotor (to turn the antenna on demand) then you will not be able to use the pre-amp.So if you need the pre-amp, you will have to connect up the rotor control even if it won't be used. However, if neither are needed, then they can be bypassed entirely.Also, you can run this antenna directly into a signal booster (drop amplifier) like a PCT (PCT-VC-9U). These can be found on Amazon for around $50.00 - $100.00 depending on size & features you need. So if you already have coax jacks in your house that are in place from previous cable or satellite TV, then you can repurpose those jacks for your new antenna. This way you can distribute your antenna signal to all (or most) of the TV's in your house!Please note that your location, proximity to your broadcast towers, potential points of interference (trees, building, mountains, etc..) & height of your mount are a HUGE DEAL when using ANY OTA antenna.I'm located in FL, so it's pretty flat. However, most of the broadcast towers are 30-45 miles away. As well, the antenna was mounted indoors & at the most 15' to 16' in the air. So it is fairly low. However, even with an indoor installation (and not using the pre-amp) , this antenna easily picked up 57 OTA channels!So while some people blame the antenna when they can only pick up a few stations, there are many other moving parts involved to get this all to work.If this is your first time installing an OTA antenna, then PLEASE use a free site like "tvfool" or "antennaweb" (Google these) to determine what direction your broadcast towers are in relation to where you will be mounting your antenna. These services will also tell you what channels are going to be achievable with the antenna of your choosing. All you do is plug in your address & the site will serve up all of the info that you need. Do this BEFORE you buy any antenna to make sure it's even worth your time.One last thing, be sure to re-scan your channels on your TV every now & again. Channels get repacked (put under different channel assignments) & new channels get added. So if a channel that was coming in suddenly disappears, it may not be your antenna, but the broadcast signal itself.Overall, this antenna was easy to install. Since I mounted indoors, I used two 2" wood screws with washers right into a truss to mount the mast. The antenna goes on with 2 bolts (ratchet & socket do well here) & you're done. I can't personally speak to an outdoor installation, but would have to assume that it would be a bit more involved.I shortened the included RG6 cable (only dual shield not quad shield) to around 15' as my equipment panel was directly below the antenna in the laundry room. If you decide to do this, then you will need to crimp on a new compression connector on one end of the cable. However, you can purchase an entire kit on Amazon (with F connectors, coax stripper & the crimp tool) for under $20.00 (Bestar #3189 (Blue-F) ). It's VERY easy. You can do it!As well, having a shorter run can only help your signal performance. So if you have excess cable after your install, consider shortening it to the exact length that you need.The hardest part of the install is dialing in the perfect sweet spot for your broadcast towers. The best thing you can do is use the websites noted above to get the direction of the towers BEFORE you do your install. Then bring a compass (yes, a real compass) or use a compass on your smartphone (this is what I did & it worked perfectly) to help point your antenna in the correct direction. If you have a helper, then have them scan the channels once you lock on to your desired direction. It may take a few attempts, but it's worth it (especially if you don't use the rotor function). Cell phones or walkie talkies do nicely here :-)And if you ever need it, their support was great. It's only email based, but they responded within 24 hrs. Very willing to help & get any questions answered.If things change, I will update this review. However, after almost a month of use, I've been very happy with this kit. It feels great not paying the cable company to provide stations that are otherwise floating around us for free -in uncompressed HD!