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Originally Posted by blackstone
Is my CM 3414 4 port amplifier considered a splitter?
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The 3414 is a distribution amplifier. It consists of an amplifier and a splitter in one case.
The amplifier has a gain of 15 dB, but the splitter section has a loss of 7 dB per outlet, so the net gain for each outlet is 8 dB.
https://www.channelmaster.com/Antenn..._p/cm-3414.htm
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PS: How do you check signal strength in various locations?
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The answer by jrgagne99 is correct. Use the TV that has the best signal strength meter; all you need is a relative indication.....more is better.
This is from my 19" Samsung TV:
I also like the Diagnostics Screen in my Sony TV. It gives relative signal strength and SNR. Screen shots from my Sony KDL22L5000:
Bad signal with picture freeze, SNR below 15 dB, and uncorrected errors:
Good Signal
Signal level meters are expensive.
I like to make antenna measurements, so I'm willing to spend the money. I bought the Sadelco 719E meter on the left when I retired from the government in 1988; it was $600. My wife gave me the Sadelco DisplayMax 800 meter on the right as a present; it was $1000.
Since that time, I have bought several meters on eBay, but I don't bid any more than I am willing to lose if a return isn't possible.
This one was $75 including shipping:
