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I bought this antenna shortly after Hurricane Wilma struck Fort Lauderdale, Florida. My satellite dish company told me it would be 2 or 3 months before they repaired my rooftop dishes. I tried this as an alternative. I received all the local channels that id did on the satellite for about $40 less per month. With the switch to HDTV, I get aboout 40 digital channels from Miami to West Palm Beach, about a 35 or 50 miles radius. And i rarely have to rotate it. I can't say enough good about it and want to buy another...just in case it goes out of manufacture.

Not as good as Rabbit ears.
Had $4 rabbit ears taped to roof and got better reception than this.
It might be good in a more city enviornment with stations in different directions all around the user.
All my stations are in 1 direction from me- 30 miles away.

Does work as advertised- does change directions of pull with remote-

Be aware that you can only use this WITH the powerd remote box and that you use the coax as the "control" wire to the antenna.
Therefore you can only use on 1 Tv- ar you need to attach powered box -before- any splitters--------------(in my attick- where I cannot access the unit via remote)

In trying to prepare for the switch to digital signals in Feb., 2009, I used a government coupon to buy a digital tuner. Hooked it up and "no signal found." Online research revealed that I needed a digital antenna to connect to the tuner. I chose this model based on the low price and customer reviews. It arrived promptly, I connected it, and Voila! -- digital reception. I have yet to mount the antenna properly, but it does bring in the channels, so, I guess it's mission accomplished.

Works great for TV signal in 40 mile radus. I recieve signals from three different directs. (North, South, Northwest). Great value!

This is a nicely made antenna which will be unobtrusive when mounted outside. It has 4 robust telescoping elements which pull out from the body 67 inches tip to tip. It has an indoor control box with remote which allows you to "rotate" it in 45 degree steps. I put quotes around "rotate" because it does this electrically- not physically turning as with a rotor. While it can be rotated using the remote control it is NOT a Smart Antenna which is rotated (usually in smaller steps) in a similar fashion under the control of a Digital TV converter such as the Tivax STB-T8. The DTA 3500 does NOT HAVE the control connector needed by a Smart Antenna.
It has an amplifier mounted in the antenna that is effective in increasing signal strength. The Amp can be turned off with the remote control to avoid overload with strong signals. It will then pass the unamplified signal through. The on/off control is directly addressable- not toggled.
It compares well to an indoor set top antenna but falls far short when compared to a good amplified rooftop antenna. I am in Connecticut- about 70 miles from the New York stations whch come in well with my rooftop rig but are totally invisible to the DTA 3500. From the stations it gets from here I would estimate the DTA 3500 has an effective range of about 40-45 miles.
Overall- I think it deserves 3 or 4 stars- as a pretty good suburban antenna, well made, and attractive looking (as antennas go). It will not satisfy those looking for good long distance reception.