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Homeland Security 897N 2.4 GHz Wireless Color Waterproof Camera and Receiver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Homeland Security
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $139.99
Buy New: $89.99
You Save: $50.00 (36%)
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 45046
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 9.8 x 3.4
MPN: 00897
Model: 897N
UPC: 715067008974
EAN: 0715067008974
ASIN: B000246T5O
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Durable Aluminum Construction | | • | Waterproof for outside installation | | • | Range up to 150 ft | | • | Easily Connects to any TV, Monitor or VCR | | • | compact. Easy to mount on walls or ceiling |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Compact and stylish color camera designed for durabilityWaterproof construction with aluminum housingRange up to 150Receiver can connect to any TV or monitor via RCA jacks
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good camera when used properly August 11, 2006
Troy J. Shawstad (Sedro-Woolley, WA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
 Don't try and use with a motion dection system January 22, 2006
Bryon Gaskin (Gas City, Indiana)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
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.
http://gaskin.dyndns.org
wonderful little camera August 18, 2005
Tradeand5 (Planet Z)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
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