I just bought the new model of this by Channel Master (it’s the one that’s black) and it’s phenomenal. Well worth spending the $55 just to not have any issues with old splitters connected to mast amplifiers. It’s installed in the basement and going out to 3 TVs.
Great video Northcoaster Hobby! For antenna a signal amplifier splitter is mandatory so you won't lose signal. I remember as a kid we had a VHF-UHF antenna and a two output splitter, we had two TVs All 3 VHF channels had crystal clear picture but the other 3 UHF channels had horrible picture. UHF Channel 21 had good picture but channels 40 and 42 had awful picture. We didn't knew at that time about signal amplifier splitter. In the end we used the VHF-UHF antenna for VHF reception and each TV had a separate UHF antenna. All my antennas were installed in the attic. On TV we had a 2 female antenna input and 1 male antenna output connector for 75 ohms. Later when I got into antenna and satellite TV hobby I learned about signal amplifiers and attenuator. In my current installation I have on one cable FM, VHF High, UHF and Satellite signal. Due to very long cable I use amplifiers for both antenna and satellite, mounted directly on the Sat-Antenna diplexer, as for antenna I use an 18 Db gain amplifier with a 5 volt power inserter and a 4 output signal amplifier 5Db gain. The signal strength and quality is excellent on both satellite and digital TV, as for FM I use an VHF attenuator and I get all channels clear in stereo.
Yes, a distribution amplifier can make a world of difference. I have a less expensive RCA model that splits and amplifies 4-ways and even that helps significantly. I might make a video on it soon. Thanks again for watching and for the informative comments.📡📡
@@NorthcoasterHobby After having a perfect satellite and OTA TV installation the only question left is: Is there something good on TV? An old joke from my electronics teacher from high school.
@@NorthcoasterHobby that amp only works good if your antenna receives good signal, you only get better signal if you put that near the antenna ,in my case i have to run 120 feet of cable to the house them splitte signal to a whole bunch of tvs in diferent rooms.i use Winegard-LNA-200-Preamplifier with 120 feet of run of cable ,then i put 4 ways splitter to more 2 ,15 run of cable to other rooms ,i don't think that splitter will work with ,already connected Winegard-LNA-200-Preamplifier ?
Question and comment. If using the 4 output splitter and only three outputs are used, should a terminator cap be installed on the unused output tap? Comment: 2:45 The left most port has "PWR IN" in it's logo, which means that an alternate power source can be through the coaxial cable attached to that output port. This is handy if there's no AC outlet near where the unit will be mounted. If there's AC near where the coaxial cable ends up (and there usually is, b/c it's going to a TV), there is a device called a power inserter that can send power back to the unit through coax. The coaxial cable can still be used for the TV.
I just bought one of these. Hopefully it will help boost my digital airwave reception. My HD antenna reception is fairly spotty where I live.... and hopefully this will clean up the signal 🤞
Hopefully, yes, however, if it does not, then you might consider a pre-amplifier which is mounted outdoors. TV Antenna Preamp - how it can help your Television Antenna Signal ua-cam.com/video/tFPGJM7Kqaw/v-deo.html
@@NorthcoasterHobby Appreciate it. I'll have to keep that in mind. For now I have my HD antenna (intended for indoor use) up in my attic to give it some elevation. I get some channels, but many are very weak. I live near the coast, so I know if I lived more inland, my signal would be stronger, but just trying to strengthen it with what I've got.
Splitter actually improved my picture. I replaced the grounding block coupler with a grounded two way splitter. The signal went from 72% to 44% but the picture is no longer pixelating and breaking up .. its solid now.
My house is a single run, but that's because I had a lot of gain at the rooftop amplifier. Instead of splitters I used a drop-tap at first three of the four TVs. Trying that with splitters would have failed. Unfortunately drop-taps aren't readily available at the consumer level. Too bad I can't recommend them, as they solve some sticky problems cheaply.
I found out about these while working at big hotels. One would go bad every couple of years, so I kept a set in stock with the various insertion levels needed. MATV suppliers have them -- retailers almost never. For those reading along, a drop-tap "drops" specific number of decibels to each TV, and sends the remaining signal to the next set or tap. By contrast, a two-way splitter divides the signal in two -- half is automatically gone by-design. Simple splitters have their place, but can decimate the signal when used wrong. Powered splitters weren't too common when I wired the house, or I might have used one.
Cheers ✌️📶📶 im getting the best reception and the most channels ive ever pulled in even in sketchy weather and my towers are largely 70+miles away cheers 🍻📶✌️
You have the best review videos. Thank you. Question: Can I use a distribution amp after or with my antenna pre-amp? My present setup doesn't allow me to use a 2 port passive slitter as there is a little too much signal loss. Does this distribution amp come in a two port model. Thank you.
If you have 3 TV’s connected to a splitter and have picture break-up on some channels that are fine with only one TV connected, then I would say use an amplifier.
Hi does this amplified splitter need to be as close to the antenna as possible? Right now its behind our tv which is about 50 ft away from our outdoor antenna. Thanks
I case some of you don't know... splitters will cut down the signal, as little as 3.5 dB. That 3.5 dB loss is just off of a two-way splitter. If you use a four-way, you will cut your signal as little as 7.5 dB and a 8 way will cut it down to 11 dB or a little more. This is why you get bad picture quality or mo signal at all, when you used them. As far as amplifier goes, they will only help with amplitude signal and not signal to noise or MER parameters! I will say this.. before to split the signal check the signal levels and MER (signal to noise ratio) first! Amplifier is not magic to your tv signals. Amplifies will boost noise and any trash a$$ signals to come with the reception also. Too much amplification will also distort to signal, especially if the modulation is QAM. Make sure your have a decent amount of MER dB levels before you split the signal. No component can fix a bad MER.
It won’t necessarily improve FM reception if you’re not already receiving the station at the antenna, but if you’re going to split the signal to different receivers, it will help reduce any loss and ensure reception at the receivers you have connected.
You can just go for a 1 way amplifier or masthead amplifier and put your splitter on the output. The multiple output amplifiers do the same but the splitter is built in.
Good question……I would say not to use a distribution amplifier if you’re using a preamp, as that may over-amplify the signal. A decent preamp should be able to feed 6-8 TV’s with a splitter. Use one or the other, not both.
It might be hidden in the menu. Your Television might have a Built-in Signal Meter for Free OTA Antenna TV. Find Out How to Check! ua-cam.com/video/R0PaD1pMQ1o/v-deo.html
This is a review of the device not a specifications breakdown for that I recommend the channel master website I'm quite happy with the amp I purchased and this fine gentleman helped me a few times, perhaps he can donate his free time and help you as well !!!!!✌️📶📶✌️
No. You should not attempt to try to boost up a provider's signal. The reason for that is you can end up sending too many amplitude signals to your cable modem and distort your return signal, back into the provider's node. Cable modes use very complex modulations and there is a certain amount of power, that a provider is trying to maintain on the equipment on purpose.
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I just bought the new model of this by Channel Master (it’s the one that’s black) and it’s phenomenal. Well worth spending the $55 just to not have any issues with old splitters connected to mast amplifiers. It’s installed in the basement and going out to 3 TVs.
Great video Northcoaster Hobby! For antenna a signal amplifier splitter is mandatory so you won't lose signal. I remember as a kid we had a VHF-UHF antenna and a two output splitter, we had two TVs All 3 VHF channels had crystal clear picture but the other 3 UHF channels had horrible picture. UHF Channel 21 had good picture but channels 40 and 42 had awful picture. We didn't knew at that time about signal amplifier splitter. In the end we used the VHF-UHF antenna for VHF reception and each TV had a separate UHF antenna. All my antennas were installed in the attic. On TV we had a 2 female antenna input and 1 male antenna output connector for 75 ohms. Later when I got into antenna and satellite TV hobby I learned about signal amplifiers and attenuator. In my current installation I have on one cable FM, VHF High, UHF and Satellite signal. Due to very long cable I use amplifiers for both antenna and satellite, mounted directly on the Sat-Antenna diplexer, as for antenna I use an 18 Db gain amplifier with a 5 volt power inserter and a 4 output signal amplifier 5Db gain. The signal strength and quality is excellent on both satellite and digital TV, as for FM I use an VHF attenuator and I get all channels clear in stereo.
Yes, a distribution amplifier can make a world of difference. I have a less expensive RCA model that splits and amplifies 4-ways and even that helps significantly. I might make a video on it soon. Thanks again for watching and for the informative comments.📡📡
And that all being said, sometimes a simple 2-way splitter works without problems! So many factors with TV reception.
@@NorthcoasterHobby After having a perfect satellite and OTA TV installation the only question left is: Is there something good on TV? An old joke from my electronics teacher from high school.
@@Nicholas_Chris Haha, so true! The answer is: hopefully!
@@NorthcoasterHobby that amp only works good if your antenna receives good signal, you only get better signal if you put that near the antenna ,in my case i have to run 120 feet of cable to the house them splitte signal to a whole bunch of tvs in diferent rooms.i use Winegard-LNA-200-Preamplifier with 120 feet of run of cable ,then i put 4 ways splitter to more 2 ,15 run of cable to other rooms ,i don't think that splitter will work with ,already connected Winegard-LNA-200-Preamplifier ?
Question and comment.
If using the 4 output splitter and only three outputs are used, should a terminator cap be installed on the unused output tap?
Comment: 2:45 The left most port has "PWR IN" in it's logo, which means that an alternate power source can be through the coaxial cable attached to that output port. This is handy if there's no AC outlet near where the unit will be mounted. If there's AC near where the coaxial cable ends up (and there usually is, b/c it's going to a TV), there is a device called a power inserter that can send power back to the unit through coax. The coaxial cable can still be used for the TV.
Correct, a terminator cap should be placed on all unused ports. And, yes, the 'PWR IN' port can be used to backfeed voltage through the coax..
I just bought one of these. Hopefully it will help boost my digital airwave reception. My HD antenna reception is fairly spotty where I live.... and hopefully this will clean up the signal 🤞
Hopefully, yes, however, if it does not, then you might consider a pre-amplifier which is mounted outdoors.
TV Antenna Preamp - how it can help your Television Antenna Signal
ua-cam.com/video/tFPGJM7Kqaw/v-deo.html
@@NorthcoasterHobby Appreciate it. I'll have to keep that in mind. For now I have my HD antenna (intended for indoor use) up in my attic to give it some elevation. I get some channels, but many are very weak. I live near the coast, so I know if I lived more inland, my signal would be stronger, but just trying to strengthen it with what I've got.
I ❤️my cm3414
still going strong since 2015.
Splitter actually improved my picture. I replaced the grounding block coupler with a grounded two way splitter. The signal went from 72% to 44% but the picture is no longer pixelating and breaking up .. its solid now.
Great! Whatever works!👍
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My house is a single run, but that's because I had a lot of gain at the rooftop amplifier. Instead of splitters I used a drop-tap at first three of the four TVs. Trying that with splitters would have failed. Unfortunately drop-taps aren't readily available at the consumer level. Too bad I can't recommend them, as they solve some sticky problems cheaply.
I’ll have to try one of those, they’re not common to find though.
I found out about these while working at big hotels. One would go bad every couple of years, so I kept a set in stock with the various insertion levels needed. MATV suppliers have them -- retailers almost never. For those reading along, a drop-tap "drops" specific number of decibels to each TV, and sends the remaining signal to the next set or tap. By contrast, a two-way splitter divides the signal in two -- half is automatically gone by-design.
Simple splitters have their place, but can decimate the signal when used wrong. Powered splitters weren't too common when I wired the house, or I might have used one.
@@stevejohnson1321 Thanks for the information.
How did you measure for each tap
The cable company left behind some six-decibel drop taps. They just happened to work. For a longer run, higher DB might be needed.
Cheers ✌️📶📶 im getting the best reception and the most channels ive ever pulled in even in sketchy weather and my towers are largely 70+miles away cheers 🍻📶✌️
@@zandig666 Great to hear!👍
thanx alot & very grateful for such amusing lessons.
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
It comes with a 6ft coax for the power into outlet can i use a longer cable say double that like 12ft coax thanks
You can try, but I would use a good quality RG6 coaxial cable. Keep it as short as possible.
You have the best review videos. Thank you. Question: Can I use a distribution amp after or with my antenna pre-amp? My present setup doesn't allow me to use a 2 port passive slitter as there is a little too much signal loss. Does this distribution amp come in a two port model. Thank you.
A distribution amp should never be used with a preamp. The CM-3412 is a 2-port output model. Thanks for watching and for the kind comments.
thank u for sharing your idea sir..new subscriber from true colors tv
Nice video you have explained it well
Thank you for watching!
WOW Nice tutorial, thanks for sharing
If I have 3 TVs in my house do I need a 4 way amplifier or?
If you have 3 TV’s connected to a splitter and have picture break-up on some channels that are fine with only one TV connected, then I would say use an amplifier.
Hi does this amplified splitter need to be as close to the antenna as possible? Right now its behind our tv which is about 50 ft away from our outdoor antenna. Thanks
Closer to the antenna is best. Make sure it is installed indoors only. But if it’s working where it is, then leave it as is.
@@NorthcoasterHobby thanks snd should the cable from the antenna to the amp splitter be a low loss cable?
@@mariaromanell use RG6 or RG6 Quad shield cable.
@@mariaromanell ua-cam.com/video/Kope__f6kDQ/v-deo.html
@@NorthcoasterHobby thank you. I am waiting for an rg6 dual shield i didn't know about the quads.
I case some of you don't know... splitters will cut down the signal, as little as 3.5 dB. That 3.5 dB loss is just off of a two-way splitter. If you use a four-way, you will cut your signal as little as 7.5 dB and a 8 way will cut it down to 11 dB or a little more. This is why you get bad picture quality or mo signal at all, when you used them. As far as amplifier goes, they will only help with amplitude signal and not signal to noise or MER parameters! I will say this.. before to split the signal check the signal levels and MER (signal to noise ratio) first! Amplifier is not magic to your tv signals. Amplifies will boost noise and any trash a$$ signals to come with the reception also. Too much amplification will also distort to signal, especially if the modulation is QAM. Make sure your have a decent amount of MER dB levels before you split the signal. No component can fix a bad MER.
Is the coaxial power cable between the ac adapter and the power supply a normal coaxial cable like the one that connects to televisions?
Yes, RG6 coaxial cable.
Have you done a video about muti antennas to one "IN" line to an Amp?
Options for combining 2 TV Antennas into one Coaxial Cable
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I have apartment cable which is split 2 ways for internet and tv. I am getting same pixelated videos as you. I will try getting an amplifier
Can we split up each output in the amplifier?
You could but I wouldn’t recommend that. If you need more outputs look for a larger distribution amplifier (8 outputs for example).
Do you know if this will work to improve FM radio reception too?
It won’t necessarily improve FM reception if you’re not already receiving the station at the antenna, but if you’re going to split the signal to different receivers, it will help reduce any loss and ensure reception at the receivers you have connected.
Well understood, great content
Thanks for watching!
Is any maximum longitude of the coaxial cable that feeds of power the inline amplifier?
I can’t really say a maximum length, but I would use as short a cable length as possible and make sure it is good quality RG6 coaxial cable.
@@NorthcoasterHobby thanks for the answer
@@megacap55 You’re welcome.
You can just go for a 1 way amplifier or masthead amplifier and put your splitter on the output. The multiple output amplifiers do the same but the splitter is built in.
Yes, certainly that can work in some cases. I’ve done it myself before.
This is the one I have!Luv it
Booster and splitter will always work
Thanks for the very helpful awesome vid
I don’t have a power outlet nearby. Damn. I bought this and just realized no outlet where the splitting takes place outside the house.
How far away from a power outlet is the amplifier?
Can this amp be used AFTER an antenna pre-amp?
Good question……I would say not to use a distribution amplifier if you’re using a preamp, as that may over-amplify the signal. A decent preamp should be able to feed 6-8 TV’s with a splitter. Use one or the other, not both.
@@NorthcoasterHobby OK, thank you.
@@trainmaster0217 You’re welcome.
From where in India it's available.Ane clue
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Wish my tv would show me the signal level coming in.
It might be hidden in the menu.
Your Television might have a Built-in Signal Meter for Free OTA Antenna TV. Find Out How to Check!
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You conveniently failed to mention that noise is amplified at the same rate.
As long as the signal overcomes the noise floor, there’s no problem with using a distribution amplifier.
As long as MER (signal to noise ratio) is at a certain level.
This is a review of the device not a specifications breakdown for that I recommend the channel master website I'm quite happy with the amp I purchased and this fine gentleman helped me a few times, perhaps he can donate his free time and help you as well !!!!!✌️📶📶✌️
can I use this for xinfinity wifi. ?
Probably not
No. You should not attempt to try to boost up a provider's signal. The reason for that is you can end up sending too many amplitude signals to your cable modem and distort your return signal, back into the provider's node. Cable modes use very complex modulations and there is a certain amount of power, that a provider is trying to maintain on the equipment on purpose.
All of a sudden mine keeps tripping the circuit breaker every few hours which is really confusing as its only runs off 12 volts
How many other things are running off that circuit? A small device like this won't trip a breaker. You might want to call an electrician.
Contact number pls sir
I don’t give out that information.