Does it matter if I install this closer to the antenna or closer to the TV? Will it still amplify the signal if close to the TV?
923285
I bought this item and returned it! They say keep it close to the antenna as possible, also have over 30+ feet of coaxe cable to your set. I had less and it blocked out some stations. After talking to a TV tech, he said for best results get a bigger antenna! I did and now get all the stations from 40 miles away. I recommend a Antennas Direct C2-V-CJM ClearStream 2-V Long Range UHF/VHF Indoor/Outdoor DTV antenna.
923286
I am a service man. These are considered amps for cable TV. So they will amplify noise along with signal. So they can only help so much. But as in a genuine antenna amp that is mounted at the antenna, I feel the closer to the antenna, the less noise and the better the picture...I use them like this and they work well.
923287
Location probably doesn't matter. The signal is amplified in the unit not in the wire between it and the tv. Ours is located near the tele, but that's only because of the mounting options we had.
923288
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.
923289
For best results the amp should be as close to the antenna due to line loss when receiving a low level signal. The trick is keeping the power supply cool. I lost one due to high temp in the attic.
2051048
I put the booster as far away from the base unit as it would still pick up the signal. It has a green light that let's you know that the booster is in range of the base and is getting a good signal , that extends the distance from the base you can get a signal, there is a yellow light that lights up if the signal is weak. So to answer your question, half way between them or as far away from the base as you can and still get a green light.
1188496
Yes, but you will probably need to use a signal amplifier. The best place to put a signal splitter is in the most central location of your residence. The signal amplifier should be mounted as close to the TV antenna as possible. Also, make sure you properly ground the splitter.
1715651
Sorry to say that in general it won't help with an antenna signal. I have read some reviews where people said it helped some, but that is not its intended purpose.
878278
Sure. For me the antenna worked better in my basement then on top of the house. Still it was very sensitive to placement. I think my local station were too close too strong and the antenna's internal amplifier was too much gain. Best advice is just to try it and see if it works for you. If not send it back. Good luck.
761723
Maybe. If you have a good (clear) but weak signal it will probably help. If you have a weak, dirty, signal it will just make it stronger although it did 'clean' up my signal a little. I think best results are gotten from putting it in the circuit as early as possible (antenna end not T.V. end).
1272401
The amplifier needs to be placed in the line where there is sufficient signal to amplify. The signal drop will be determined by the length of the run beyond this. I don't think the number of TV's connected matters as much.
376693
The preamp unit itself should be placed on the antenna, or any signal gain from the preamp at the antenna would be lost over the longer coax cable. The power for the preamp does not need to be close to the antenna, though. I have the antenna and preamp in my attic, but the power for the preamp is in my basement.
847425
Yes, whatever your signal strength is now, the booster will ensure that signal is sent to your TV. Just be sure to have your antenna positioned to achieve optimum reception.
480933
It does not boost the signal, however I am now running about 50 ft of antenna cable and there is no loss of signal with the added 20 ft
156257
The TV Antenna Amplifier probably is as important as the antenna. I have used the antenna without the amplifier and get good reception, but when I connect the amplifier the reception is great.
885324
Direction of signal pass doesn't matter. Will it work with HDTV antenna? I'm not sure. Suggest that you try one to see. If it's lighting hits you're worried about this device alone won't help. To deal with lightning you MUST have a good grounding system.
1404913
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.
896713
This will not boost quality of the signal. The signal is either there or not depending on your antenna, obstructions, height, direction, model, etc... It will boost the current signal down the line to your tv(s), splitters, etc.... If you are already receiving channels that are at 100%, this may create unwanted noise on the line which your receiver may have issues. If you are at 100%, you should not need the boost. In a nut shell. This device works great for long cable runs, and where a drop in DB when splitting or going through a distribution point. In my case, I received 95% - 100% signal on 40 stations at the antenna with a very short cable test to a TV / Receiver. When hooked up in my normal setup which included a splitter and about 75 feet of runs, I only received about 10 channels and those were cutting out at 50% signal. Once the amp/booster was installed (at the antenna), I receive everything strong and near 100% down the line at my TV's
1659069
I do not know what the antenna would do given your situation but it is very directional and really needs to have signal amplifier inline.
579118
It will strengthen the signal that you are distributing through you house. I do not know how well it will work in your situation, but it should make marginal signals better..
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.