RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Audio and Video Transmission System with IR Repeater
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Customer Review: A terrific upgrade over my old 2.4 Radio Shack System
Summary: 5 Stars
With all the mixed reviews for this system, I had to share my positive experience. After purchasing a new 22" Envision HD TV for patio use, I hooked it up to my old 2.4 unit and the audio was fine however the picture was terrible with ghosting images, it was worse than the 15 year old tv I had been using. At first I thought the TV was defective until I hooked it up with component cables and the picture was beautiful. I ordered the RF-Link 5.8 unit and received it today. The ghosting is gone and the picture is near HD. The patio TV is approximately 40' away from the Comcast cable box with 2 walls in between. The remote sender also worked right away with the attenae set vertically and with both units set to "D" no adjustments were necessary for a clear beautiful picture. I also tested my 5.8 cordless telephone next to the receiver with no interference. If you are struggling with an outdated 2.4 unit, you really should try this. It is well worth the extra cost over a 2.4.Customer Review: IT WORKS WELL BUT YOU HAVE TO BE SURE TO......
Summary: 5 Stars
I struggled for a bit until, by trial and error, I discovered 2 key factors that got it working as it should to connect a second tv to a DIRECTV HD receiver.
First, you must connect the transformers for both transmitter and receiver directly into a wall outlet. For me, it did not work as it should when they were plugged into an extension cord or surge protector serving other devices.
Second, as mentioned by many others, any nearby device transmitting on 5.8 will cause some level of interference. In my case, it was a cordless multi-phone system. The problem is removed as soon as the base station transmitter is unplugged. No problem whatsoever with DECT 6.0 phones.
Once these two matters were addressed, it seems that the quality of the transmitted picture is relatively insensitive to antenna orientation and such. I believe the RF-Link will work for everybody but add these 2 suggestions to your bag of tricks.
Customer Review: 5.8GHz Wireless Video
Summary: 5 Stars
This 5.8 Ghz FM transmitter provides an excellent picture on a TV set that is located 50 feet from the transmitter. The signal must pass through four walls. The positioning of the antennas for the 5.8 GHz signal are not at all critical and seem to be actually picking up reflections from the walls and/or ceiling inside the house. What is very critical is the path of the UHF signal (the return path) that is used to control the cable box. Since the antenna is mounted on the chassis, the receiver and/or transmitter must be moved to get it to work correctly. This positioning is extremly sensitive and a movement of only six inches (vertically or horizontally)will result in the cable box control working or not working. The only inteference with the excellent picture occurs when I bring a 5.8 GHz phone within 8 feet of the receiver. This is to be expected and is not a problem. I highly recommend this product and am very happy with the performance.
Customer Review: I was so excited
Summary: 5 Stars
I was so excited when I received this. Our new house does not have a cable connection in the kitchen, and we always watch TV while in the kitchen. So instead of having to drill holes in the cabinets, or the walls, I opted for this. I had a very hard time getting the remote to work, but after reading some of the reviews here (the directions are weak that come with the unit), I dangled the little red domed remote extender directly in front of the remote beam on the cable box, with the dome pointing out. I was then able to use the remote on the TV in the kitchen to change channels. Also, realize that you are only transmitting what is on the sending TV, you cannot watch two different shows on the TV's.(or at least I can't), so if my daughter wants to watch cartoons on the main TV, then we have to watch what she is watching. By playing with the sender and the receiver, you can achieve a great and static free picture.
I like it a lot.
Customer Review: Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Just installed this device yesterday, but...
I have a hard time believing that people had problems w/ this device. I got it because of the 5.8. I had a 2.4, but my WiFi, Bluetooth, and Microwave all created problems with lines, audio buzzes, etc. on the screen. Even my 5.8 cordless phones don't show the lines that seemed to be the minimal problem in the replies, which was not a biggie for me.
Long story short, install took about 15 minutes. Put both units on channel #4 just cause, and voila, it worked like a champ. The instructions are minimal, but they provide all that one would need. 2 negs...but very minor:
1) Only one IR mouse. 2 would be better to control the remote TV and the cable box. (So I have to walk 7' and turn the remote TV on. Meh, not a problem)
2) Only RCA connections. It would have been better to have a coax option.
Buy this thing if it's purpose serves your needs.