I do not like to use the USB feature as this antenna will connect to a cable central box. Will the 110v adapter power the amplifier properly? Thanks.
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I didn't try the USB feature, but did find the 110v adapter powered amplifier made a significant improvement to reception.
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Yes, the 110V adapter (which is just a 110V to USB power converter) will power the amplifier properly.
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I initially used the 110v AC adapter and it powered the adapter properly for me.
40988
On the adapter block itself, it says 0.35 amps. I have no idea what the cable itself is rated for, but clearly it's meant to work with power knocked down by the adapter from 120V-240V, 20A power down to a USB level. It's a lot of very thin wires. I wouldn't want to run 2.1 amps through it.
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I would take the advice of the seller below (MST CO.) and not use this with the antenna you purchased. For any one else who has an outdoor antenna, this amplifier works wonderfully. My parents live almost 90+ miles from a television trans. tower and finally have great reception. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
764564
This amplifier works great with PCs. I have my pc connected to mine. I could not get the USB input to work
1971965
If you are asking if the splitter requires AC power (i.e. amplified) the answer is no. If you are asking if it will pass AC or DC through on the COAX, I don't think so.
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It looks like the same antenna with the amp installed in line between the antenna and TV. I did not buy the amplified unit because I see all of the TV towers from my window. Like any amplifier it makes a weak signal stronger. But, if you are too close the amp would be a detriment. The amp looks like it adds 15+- miles to reception USB refers to the power plug. You have USB plugs on your computer and hopefully on your TV. With the USB model, the amp gets its power from your TV USB plug rather than having to plug it into the wall socket like the one shown in the photo. Check your TV to see if it has a convenient USB plug before you buy into that.
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The amplifier comes with a usb cable, if your tv has a usb port it can get power from that, otherwise it comes with an ac adapter for power. You definitely need the amp plugged in and hooked up though if you want to get all the channels it can. In some areas, close to the transmit towers you may pick up some stations without the amp, but usually you will have to have it hooked up to get clear reception.
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It will work both ways. But to get the best possible signal the amp should be connected right at the antenna. There should be a short cord (2 feet maybe) running from the antenna to the amp, and then the long cord running into the house and into the power inserter (sold separately), then the splitter or another amp. This will keep the signal noise free as possible. The power inserter will save you from running another long cord from an outlet to the amp outside.
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Hi Chris,Yes, the AC adapter cable can power up the amp but it won't give you its total performance as it would with 2A of current. I recommend using a 12V 2A power supply to get better results. Hope this helps answer your question.Thanks,Gary
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Where I live I was able to just connect to the cable and that was it. No additional power. Some reviews said they needed an amplifier others said an amp made reception worse. I guess it all depends on your location.
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My antenna came with a signal booster that required a 110v plug. I do not know if it would work without the booster. I would recommend going to the Winegard website for further information.
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I believe the adaptor is just standard, North American 120v. 110v is an older standard. The input at the back of the transmitter unit is "DC 6 V (800 mA) from the supplied AC power adaptor," according to the manual.
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I have not looked at the details on the adapter, but I believe it is 12v DC. This is the usualvoltage for antenna amps. Good luck. I'll look at the adapter and get back to you if it is NOT 12 VDC
1971964
If you are asking if the splitter requires AC power (i.e. amplified) the answer is no.If you are asking if it will pass AC or DC through on the COAX, I don't think so.
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Absolutely not. The amplifier needs 12 volts at 2 amps or more. A USB port supplies 5 Volts and only 1/10 to 1/2 amp at best. The new USB port standard (3.1 - yet to be released) will supply much higher current, but it's still only 5 volts. Besides, the plugs and sockets don't match up anyway.
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No. This is designed to work with non amplified antennas. You would burn out one the amps. Maybe both.
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That depends on how close you are to the transmission towers. If you get a weak signal from say a pair of rabbit ears this will help allot. You do need to have a 120v power supply for the conditioning amp somewhere between the antenna and your tv though.