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Agreeing with both members... The AP8275 is a fine weak signal amplifier... But that's not the situation you're facing. A good distribution amplifier will tolerate the high signal levels much better, but I would hope to run with no amplifier at all. I suspect the amplifier is compensating for (not the same as fixing) one or more problems elsewhere...
I would start at the beginning. Make sure the antenna is actually producing a reliable signal. Run a single piece of coax directly from the antenna to a single TV. Use the shortest length cable that allows you to safely and practically connect the antenna and 'test' TV, no amplifier, splitter or other accessories. If the antenna is not delivering a reliable signal and you've done a thorough aim check, it's time to consider the location of the antenna. Finally, if the DB8 simply fails in the VHF band, you've already acknowledged that you understand it's a UHF only design.
The ANT-751 is an appropriate option, though a true all channel antenna would be better if you have any interest in WOCK on real CH-4. The Winegard HD7000R, Antennacraft C290 and Channel Master CM-3016 come to mind.
But again, give the DB8 a thorough test... no point spending money if you can make it work. (Keep an open mind to the possibility that there may be more than one problem to track down.)
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)
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Last edited by GroundUrMast; 1-May-2013 at 6:56 PM.
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