Terk Technologies Leapfrog LF-30S Wireless 2.4 GHz A/V Distribution System

The picture quality is nice and the IR extender is the perfect bonus (despite some problems.) This is a great option to running cables, and for the price a good value.I have 2 sets and an extra receiver  Terk LF30-RX Add-on Receiver for Terk LF-30S TV Anywhere Wireless A/V System  between 15 and 30 feet apart. The quality of the a/v signal is comparable to an analog cable signal. I found pointing the antennae off-center a bit rather than directly at each other worked better, but your results may differ. There can be some very minor interference if somebody walks through the signal. The microwave oven causes more interference when it's on. My 5.8 GHz phone is not a problem. I've got no wireless network so can't comment on that.I'm using an a/v switch so I can choose from a few different sources (DVR, DVD, etc.) If you hook this up to the speaker jack on a PC-based DVR, make sure the volume is turned up on the PC and/or the DVR software.About the IR extenders - on my first order, both were opaque, almost black, and just didn't work. I called the manufacturer (who was courteous and knowledgeable) to no avail, so I just exchanged the whole lot. The replacements had red transluscent plastic extenders and these worked without a problem. I did have to try different positions for the extender so it wasn't in the way when pointing the remote directly at the source device, but a little off to the side works great. It's too bad this isn't compatible with the LF-IRX  Terk Leapfrog Remote Control Extender Kit LFIRX  so you can control multiple devices.When using the IR extender, clicking on the remote causes some interference in the a/v signal. It stops when you stop clicking, but it is a little annoying. The biggest problem I have with the IR extenders is that regardless of the a/v channel being used, the IR signal goes to all transmitters. If you've got only one set, not a problem. But say you've got 2 sets, one on channel A, and the other on channel B. The transmitter on channel A (Tx A) is connected to a DVR, along with the IR extender. If you point your remote at the receiver on channel B (Rx B), the IR is transmitted to both Tx B (as intended) and Tx A (not intended). If Rx B is near the DVR connected to Tx A, such that the remote hits both Rx B and the DVR, the DVR gets 2 signals: one from the remote and one from the IR extender on Tx A. They seem to interfere with each other because the DVR doesn't respond. Blocking Rx B from the remote allows the DVR to be controlled directly by the remote. Hopefully relocating Rx B away from the DVR will resolve this (though they're both connected to the same TV...)

Terk Technologies Leapfrog LF-30S Wireless 2.4 GHz A/V Distribution System Pros:1. Easy to setup.2. Works well in the correct situation.3. Picture is surprisingly good. It's obviously not HD digital. But it is good for the old school standard definition TV.4. Having four different frequencies to select from was helpful.Cons:1. Weak signal. Tried using it in adjacent rooms, but the signal kept dropping out. Moved it so the transmitter was on one side of the room and the receiver was on the other side - 25 feet apart. At first they were not in direct shot of each other. I had to move the transmitter forward on the shelf so it had a clear shot of the receiver. It works well this way. However, if I walk between them, I get some static. Seems like I am having more difficulties than most. However, there aren't any adjustments so I think this is the best I can expect. I don't think the phone is causing any problems. The microwave is near it and it goes crazy when I turn it on.2. I wish it transmitted a digital video signal for HDTV. However, for the money, I don't expect it.3. The cable box (Motorola/Verizon FIOS) remote causes a lot of interference with the Terk unit. The sound goes loud and static when you press the buttons on the remote. Also, this remote does not work through the Terk unit. I assume this is because the remote is RF instead of IF. You will probably have similar problems with other remotes.4. When the unit looses connection, the sound is very loud and static. It is very irritating to listen to.I actually bought it to transmit from the DVD player signal to a small LCD TV on a treadmill (across the room). It works great for this. I was worried about possible interference from the treadmill, but it works great. Again, it requires a strait visual shot. When I tried to put the transmitter behind the DVD player, it did not work.I've been using it for a couple of weeks now. It has worked well for us, but is not fantastic solution.

First of all...the product was not what the picture offered, but it was close and I'm sure updated.Seems I had to get this item because of...well, of what it is.REAL easy to set up. I would only suggest that you READ THE MANUAL FIRST!Even though its a no brainier to set up, just only to familiarize yourself with the product.I just installed this unit and it works great. The signal has to go through one wall and only about 6 feet.Turning the dish antenna helped tune it in a bit, but I can't see the unit going as far as the advertized 150 feet. I guess we could try that...but I'm sure it would be in a perfect setting where you would get line of sight. BUT, I REALLY DON'T CARE TO TRY IT RIGHT NOW...LOL.The manual did have an addendum which stated that the unit could be vertically or horizontally oriented...DUH...OK, OK...I DID read the book before I started. It told me that you can use the IR RECEIVER so you can control your IR device from the other room. I READ THE BOOK and it had a clear picture of this receiving device. Nowhere in the box was this device (what I was actually looking at was the A/V/ cable box and didn't realize it).I'm so dumb...I FINALLY opened the plastic baggy containing the receiver wire that plugs into the transmitter...there I find one end had a mini plug and the other a red (IR) thingy that the book told me to stick to the IR eye of the main cable box. DUH ME.OK, OK...cut through the crap...I guess I was reading to fast through the manual and wanted to get the thing up and running.But it couldn't be easier to set up and get going. The unit remotely controls you devices from other rooms...yeah!!Just got it installed on 5/30/2011 and if I need to add more to this, I will. Hope this helps, and hope the unit lasts a while.