Can this be installed by the tv? My antenna is not close to a power source to plug it in.
842922
Yes you could but you would more than likely be better off installing an in line amplifier closet to the TV. This unit boost the signal from the antenna not the antennas gain ( ability to acquire signal). I would also suggest that you point your antenna to obtain max signal by going online and determining the best direction for your area.
842923
It will be more effective closer to the antenna. The power supply can be located pretty far away - 100 ft or more is probably not a problem.
842924
the preamp installs on the antenna mast and is connected to the actual antenna wire. Then the power supply is connected right by the TV and also to the antenna wire. Does this help? You might be surprised at how simple it installs.
842925
The actual reason, and no one has answered this why the amp is mounted nearest to the antenna, is at that point in the line there is no loss,(or very little loss), or noise induced. If you mount it nearest to the TV it "can" start amplifying the noise also. Which is undesirable.
842926
The pre-amplifier itself should be installed as close to the antenna as possible. The manual says that the power injector can be installed as far as 150 feet (in regard to cable length) away from the antenna. My power injector is about 75 feet from my antenna and works great.
842927
The preamplifier has 2 parts. The first is the actual preamplifier which should go as close to the antenna as possible. The second is a power inserter which sends power to the preamp using the same cable bringing the signal in from the antenna. The power inserter can go near the TV.
1766038
Not for a TV antenna . . . look for aluminum flag poles, either telescoping or they come in 4 foot sections.
1153715
Mine is hooked up to cable and installed under a kitchen cabinet. I don't remember if it had a spot to hook up an antenna or not.
120011
The power comes through the coaxial cable. . There is no extra power needed to the antenna. The box inside the however, has to be connected to a power outlet.
1951949
No, as a proximity antenna, but would probably work if you have an external AM plug on your unit
1017542
Yeah, if you are hooking up multiple TVs or have long cable runs from the antenna an amplifier is the solution. Note: Amplifiers are NOT the solution for weak signals due to distance from the stations. Your best bet there is to buy a bigger/better antenna. The amp can only work with what it gets from the antenna. If all you're getting is static than amplified static is what you'll get with an amp added.
1746361
Not very long u will have to cut a hole for power and antennae to go through it won't mount unless u do! I send it back. It would work for me. I had no power in that area.
571569
There is no power source. This is just an antenna. It connects to the tv via a coax port.
220434
I have it next to the antenna and it works great. My TV is a long way away.
2042077
I think it is doable because you connect the coaxial first to this antenna. The other end of the coaxial can be connected to a splitter - I cannot try it or test it as I don't have 2 TVs.
1616402
You want the LNA 200 as close to the antenna as possible. The power inserter can be anywhere down the line.
477222
you can use a mini genie with this reciever. i use one with it. i don't know what kind of antenna i have.
2060820
I suppose you could... As long as the covering allowed sound to travel thru... Problem is there is an infra red remote signal receiver on the unit. It can install within about 3/4 of an inch below the tv.
890256
There is a part of the unit that must go near the antenna. It is contained in a waterproof box and connected in-line with the coax. However, the power injector which power the device near your antenna can be anywhere in the line (e.g. Near your TV). They design it that way because you normally would not have a power outlet available near your antenna.
1890178
Yes. Any amplified antenna will need to be plugged in, but the amplifier is a separate piece fitted inline on the COAX cable; so you will need to have a power source for it--though not necessarily at the antenna. The only requirement is that the amplifier must be inline BEFORE any splitter (for instance, if the antenna will be used to feed a signal to multiple TVs).
772752
There is one component that connects to the antenna itself. That is the component without the power cord. The component with the power cord is placed about midway in the line (cable) at a point where you are able to plug it into an outlet....easy install. This unit really boosted by reception a great deal.
279835
Only if cable connecting to box it source so the antenna would need go to box first than the TV