PCT 1-PORT BI-DIRECTIONAL CABLE TV HDTV AMPLIFIER SIGNAL BOOSTER WITH PASSIVE RETURN PATH
PCT 1-PORT BI-DIRECTIONAL CABLE TV HDTV AMPLIFIER SIGNAL BOOSTER WITH PASSIVE RETURN PATH see short title
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PRODUCT FEATURES:Ultra small form factor for ease of installation in confined spacesLightweight powder coated and weather sealed housing for superior corrosion protectionLED power indicatorPassive return6 KV, 3KA combination wave (B3) surge withstand on all "F" portsPrecision machined SCTE compliant sealed "F" portsPatented DSM seizure technology provides better performance than 360 contacts
PRODUCT FEATURES:Ultra small form factor for ease of installation in confined spacesLightweight powder coated and weather sealed housing for superior corrosion protectionLED power indicatorPassive return6 KV, 3KA combination wave (B3) surge withstand on all "F" portsPrecision machined SCTE compliant sealed "F" portsPatented DSM seizure technology provides better performance than 360 contacts « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-22
I bought an HDTV antenna earlier this year and it worked ok, getting about 9 channels on a sunny day, but only 5 channels on cloudy days. I often got lost signals while watching TV. I live in a very wooded area [feels like a state park in Georgia]. The TV is about 25ft from the antenna. I also have a PC with a TV tuner which is 50ft from the antenna and it was getting only 3 channels. I took a risk to buy the PCT amplifier and I am GLAD I DID! I now get 12 channels instead of 9 on the TV and 10 channels on the computer with NO FADE OUTS. I highly recommend this product.
User: hotchas
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Summary: Worked great at a country tree-filled home
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-17
Excellent product. I installed the amplifier, then split the signal to a second TV about 75 feet away. It boosted a flakey HD signal to perfection. Now I get all my HD channels.
User: C. Torres
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Summary: TechGeek
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-10
This is a basic functioning amplifier for people using a regular TV antenna to receive over-the-air digital TV signals. It features a small white box with 3 connections and a tiny green indicator lamp. Power comes from a "wall wart" style supply that runs warm. You provide the connection to the amplifier module using an ordinary length of 75 ohm coax, like a short coaxial jumper. Then it is inserted in-line between your TV antenna and TV or DVR.
Despite only having 3 connectors, hook-up is not intuitive. Few guys like to read the instructions, with this one you need to. The label on the block features tiny type and may require reading glasses to make-out.
I understand it could also be used with cable tv and can allow passing of return signals, like for a Tivo or PPV box if used with a cable system.
Gain, or signal amplification is not huge. I gained one channel. Prior to buying this I was using part of an indoor RCA digital receiving antenna device, I took that amp and used it first. This block performed a bit worse than that cheapo amp.
In order to use this device you will need to provide a short coaxial jumper to provide power to the amp block. Considering how it performs, I believe this amp is somewhat overpriced. I would put it's value based on performance around $10.
User: G. Stoddard
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Summary: basic TV signal amplifier for TV antenna systems
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-04
Got this because I got tired of waiting for the cable company for not helping with my cable reception. Was having trouble with some of my channels, either wasn't receiving some channels or that some would cut in and out. The signal booster did the job! Took me awhile to hook it up since i had to find a plug close enough to the incoming signal, but did the trick. Got back the missing channels and as for the picture cutting in and out, reduced to the point where its not an issue.
User: jay
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Summary: worked like a charm
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-10-30
I bought the PCT 1 port amp for my 18' camper. I wired everything and tied in as specified. I can't really see any difference between using the amp or removing it and just running a coupler in place of it. I can't say it is bad or good..... just might be my situation or some other factor. I was in the mountains of Virginia last month for a week when I tried it. Maybe it was just the location hindering the performance, but for the price it makes a relatively attractive paperweight too.
User: Sammy J. Laponza
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Summary: No difference in reception noticed
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 1
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Product Details
- Not For Use With Satellite Tv. Product Is Compatible With Antennas And Cable Tv Only
- Helps reduce snow and pixilation caused by weak TV signals.
- May improve HDTV reception. Your experience may vary based on the quality cable TV or antenna input signal
- Provides 15dB (32x) signal boost. The amplifier should be installed BEFORE splitters and long cable runs for best results.
- Compatible with all cable TV and over-the-air antenna signals.