Which Booster for my antenna?

[Wolfpack7]

I have a Winegard HD7015 VHF/UHF/FM Prostar 1000 TV Antenna (HD-7015) mounted in the attic, pointed the right direction, getting quite a few channels. With rain I get some drops, but the weather is supposed to be clear for the Superbowl, so we'll see.

Anyway, I tried the RadioShack® High-Gain HDTV-FM Signal Amplifier Model: 15-259 to boost the signal for the downstairs TV but it destroyed the signal (went from about 25 channels to 2). Not good. I sent a message to the company I bought the antenna from but not sure if I'll get a response before the game tomorrow.

What booster should I use, preferably one I can get at the local Shack?

Thanx much in advance!

[rickcain]

Its probably too late to get one from RS unless its in stock. Their branded preamps may be available in stores but their performance is considered substandard, but give them a call anyway if you are desperate to get one.

The better ones are not stocked, but here they are for your information:

Winegard - Model:HDP-269 Catalog #: 55030424

you can get ship-to-store and save money on shipping costs.

There is also a more powerful preamp but you risk overloading your signal if you are close to the transmitters (35 miles or less)

Winegard - Model:AP-8700 Catalog #: 55030411

Radio Shack prices are pretty lousy but there is a convenience factor involved especially if its a roof antenna. Mail order prices charge a lot for oversize packages, Radio Shack has free shipping.

[Wolfpack7]

Rick, thanx, will go check tomorrow. We have 4 shacks in the area, including a franchise that may carry different stuff.

Appreciate it.

[GroundUrMast]

It would help us if you could share a TVF report with us...

http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=4

[John Candle]

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