i should use pre amp or just an distribution amp
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i should use pre amp or just an distribution amp
i was thinking in install two converter boxes more to the two televisions that are not connected directly with the rooftop antenna and i do not know if need as will run 4 outlets an pre amplifier or an distribution amplifier, as my signal in certain Tv channels gets fluctuactions and some have lower ERP and other high ERP then i am not sire of what to get for compensate the loss by the cable run
any help would be appreciated
best regards
Francisco
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The Graveyard Shift
A pre-amp will have a lower noise level than a distribution amp, and is therefore preferable.
Without a meter or signal strength simulation tool (like TVFool), it is hard to know if amplifying the signal will cause the strongest signal to be too strong in your case, but I doubt you would have any problems. Anything more than 20dB would be overkill.
You can always try just a splitter first, if you would like to see how it performs without any amplification.
nbound-au is a qualified Antenna, Satellite, and MATV installer.
I live in DVB-T land.