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Old 28-Oct-2014, 11:57 AM   #7
kach22i
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Originally Posted by ADTech View Post
Your amplifier doesn't have a "bypass". You must remove it completely from the circuit. You can leave the power inserter installed, but you must unplug its power first.
To clarify on the "by-pass" procedure, I physically disconnected the preamp, put a male to male coupler on, and connected the antenna cable to the cable going into the house via the coupler.

I did this with the "power inserter" in the basement still on (because I forgot all about it), and the splitter in the basement still in-line with all the TV's hooked up to it. I thought at least a few of the stronger signals should get through, but nothing did.

I will unplug the "power inserter" when trying a new by-pass test later today (weather permitting).

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Originally Posted by Stereocraig View Post
Additionally, if the power inserter isn't unplugged, you run the risk of burning up the balun and/ or the inserter.
If the by-pass later today works, I will replace the 300/75 balun (again) when installing a new preamp and line inserter power supply.

Thanks to all.

Last edited by kach22i; 28-Oct-2014 at 10:04 PM.
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