Re: Masthead Amplifier
- From: "john" <pit@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:41:41 GMT
"Robert Wilson" <rob.wilson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> John wrote:
>> I have a masthead amplifier that is fed with power from an "Atari Power
>> Supply for Masthead Booster". This feeds power up the co-ax and has a
>> couple of co-ax outlets in its body.
>>
>> I am getting an aerial guy in on Thursday as I need to improve my signal
>> for Freeview and whilst I am about it I would like to distribute the
>> improved signal to two further analogue TVs that are currently fed by an
>> unsatisfactory loft aerial.
>>
>> Question: I expect the aerial fitter will suggest a distribution
>> amplifier and an improved aerial. Is there such an amplifier that can be
>> powered through the downlead? This will save me from having to create a
>> power source in the loft.
>>
> Nearly all Masthead amplifiers on the market are powered via the UHF
> downlead.
>
> Make sure he checks that your downlead is fit for the job. The biggest
> downfall for freeview reception is crap downlead.
>
> Rob.
You might have forgotten the aerial! A masthead preamp would overcome
losses in a downlead in some circumstances - but you need a good signal
first. Indoor aerials are nowhere near as good as those outside.
.
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