The model I'm looking to get is the
http://www.kitztech.com/
Model KT-100VG TV Antenna Booster Standard Version
The one with variable gain and separate power input (not through the coax)
I would build a weatherproof box and run power to put it on the mast/tower
What i want the amp for is the noise factor, SWR stabilization and just enough
gain to overcome the losses of the system and the noise factor of the tuner(s)
the amp would be attached to a high gain > 18 Dbi antenna to be aimed only at towers more than 50 miles away . The variable gain adjusted to less than 90% (for the strongest station) on my cheap converter boxes signal meter.
The amp/antenna would not be expected to supply local channels to the system.
I hope to gain 3-7 dB increase in sensitivity by using the amp.
Some where I saw someone say that variable gain was really variable attenuation?
This seams like a good way to encourage clipping.
And I would hope that varying the feedback/gate/grid is how the gain is adjusted.
I want to know what you (all) think.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...3e476ecbd7806e
Again the amplified antenna would never be pointed at the local towers (limit switches).
edit:
sales rep states
Quote:
The KT-100VG uses input attenuation which will increase the noise figure.
Input attenuation will not encourage clipping, it will prevent it.
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So I guess if the amp sees a to high signal it auto attenuates the input making weak signals that much weaker.