UHF Antenna Distribution Amplifier

[Steve Urbach]

I have roof mounted antennas for 2 antenna distributions in my house.

The 6-way splitter inserts 9db loss so I added a 10db antenna Amp commonly
found in the TV sections of hardware/home electronic stores.

Needless to say, they are losing more than they gain, so I opened them up (2
different models)
I find power supply components (transformer, diodes, electrolytics) and lots
of coils,. disc caps and even a few ferrite transformers.

I don't see ONE transistor or IC

How do these AMPLIFY? My 1960's Electronics skills are leaving me clueless on
how this is supposed to work.

Any ideas?

[Stephen H. Fischer]

Replace the Six Way Splitter with:

Channel Master CM3418 8 Port Distribution Amplifier (I have one)

http://www.solidsignal.com/search.asp?q=cm3418

For more help from the experts (You may have other problems).

AVS Antenna and Related Hardware Topic!
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/25-hdtv-technical/381623-official-avs-antenna-related-hardware-topic-new-post.html

SHF

Post by Steve Urbach
I have roof mounted antennas for 2 antenna distributions in my house.
The 6-way splitter inserts 9db loss so I added a 10db antenna Amp commonly
found in the TV sections of hardware/home electronic stores.
Needless to say, they are losing more than they gain, so I opened them up (2
different models)
I find power supply components (transformer, diodes, electrolytics) and lots
of coils,. disc caps and even a few ferrite transformers.
I don't see ONE transistor or IC
How do these AMPLIFY? My 1960's Electronics skills are leaving me clueless on
how this is supposed to work.
Any ideas?

[Steve Urbach]

On Fri, 15 May 2015 19:36:05 -0700, "Stephen H. Fischer"

Post by Stephen H. Fischer
Channel Master CM3418 8 Port Distribution Amplifier (I have one)
http://www.solidsignal.com/search.asp?q=cm3418
For more help from the experts (You may have other problems).
AVS Antenna and Related Hardware Topic!
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/25-hdtv-technical/381623-official-avs-antenna-related-hardware-topic-new-post.html
SHF

Thank you for the CM3418 Tip, I had looked at that but shied as it was to wide
to fit into my Media Center Panel with a 'safe' RG6 bending radii .

FWIW The reason for 2 systems is Location.Location.Location. :)
2 major clusters of station directions, almost 90 deg apart 305-310 (25-69
mi) and 67-70 (15 mi) mgn