Homeland Security 897N 2.4 GHz Wireless Color Waterproof Camera and Receiver

For its price and performance it is a very good purchase. Initially my 2.4ghz phone was interferring with the signal, causing the screen to flip radically. Once I disconnect the phone base from the power outlet the camera began functioning with zero distortion.

I live in a very unpopulated area without surrounding interferance. I ASSUME distortion would occur in a heavily populated area with other 2.4ghz signals being transmitted within the radius of the recievers capabilities.

The color is a little dull, but if used under the right conditions this is a very good daytime camera.

I was so excited when I purchased this product at Wal-Mart, and sooooooo disappointed when I got it home and took it out of the box. Setup was easy enough and straightforward. You have 3 different channels to select from. Set the receiver and transmitter on the same channel and plug the receiver into a video input on your TV and you are ready to watch a jumpy picture, full of lines. My first test was with the receiver about 25 feet apart with the 1 wall between them. The picture jumped around and had a scrolling line constantly moving up the screen.
My next test was to take it to the basement where I have about 30 feet of unobstructed, line of site view between the receiver and transmitter.
Result: the picture still had so much static and rolling lines that the motion detection system I had it hooked up to was constantly activated even when there was nothing in front of the camera.
I would have packed it up and taken it back that night, but I don't think I could make two trips to Wal-Mart in the same 24-hour period.
In all fairness, I do have the following working against the camera:
1. Wireless network that runs in 2.4GZ range
2. A cordless phone that runs in the 2.4GZ range
3. Live in a city, but not that heavily populated

I was quite surprised that the camera did not work in my basement, because it is no where near my wireless network or my cordless phone.

Recommendation: If you live in the country, don't have a wireless network, don't have a motion detection system, or don't have a cordless phone that operates in the 2.4Gz range, then you might give this product a try. If you do, make sure you purchase it from a retailer that has a somewhat liberal return policy.

A better bet might be an IP camera from wireless manufacturer like D-Link. Wireless IP cameras have the advantage of security and digital control.
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I purchased this camera at Wal-Mart for its price, size and functionality. It is even a Color~! can not beat the price. I have some idiot keep dumping trash on my drive way, now police is looking for the idiot, and this "tiny" but powerful camera I installed is giving me a comfort and peace of mind every day. I had to purchase separate monitor and separate re-lap video camera which you can find it used for less than $50 each, no need to spend $200~! The all around weather proof construction is wonderful, and serve its purpose for 24-7 out door usage. I like the size, really.