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Old 10-Jan-2016, 7:07 AM   #1
shoman94
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Pre-amp-Passive Splitter/Amplified splitter

So I was finally able to get FOX after going thru 3 antennas.
Here is my report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...51347570c1f198

I'm using the Clearstream 4v from BestBuy. I have 3 TVs I need to connect. With a single line and a single tv I have very good signal on all channels except FOX and WPME is about 50% but its nice and clear.
If I add a Pre amp (PA-18) all channels get pixels and are unwatchable....signal strength is the same.
So I removed the preamp..... tried to split and I lose signal across the board. I added a power splitter (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfi...&skuId=9449135) and with 2 TV's the signal is still good and channels are good. When I add the third tv and see FOX and WPME start to degrade and I get some skips and pixel loss fairly consistent.


Do I need a stronger splitter amp? Would this be better(http://www.lowes.com/pd_79376-63374-...al+amplifier)? 10db gain vs 4db gain on the Rocketfish.
Will the preamp work if I also install the passive splitter?

Thanks in advance.
Jason

Last edited by shoman94; 10-Jan-2016 at 7:24 AM.
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