DC Block coax adapter
polkatese
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For anyone using powered antenna (indoor and outdoor), you may want to install a DC Block coax adapter (RS carries them, about $2) before you connect them to the receiver/tuner. I just finished installing an all-band antenna in the attic, and had to use a preamp/power to boost the signal. Turned out that most of the pre/powered antennas leak some direct current and it in turn generate unwanted noise. I installed one on mine, and it does wonder to pull in distance stations, loud and clear, while without it, the tuner can barely lock in the signal. By the way, stay away from Radio Shack distribution amplifier, if you have to split, since it added its own noise and offset the benefit of the signal gain it supposed to improve.
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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What brand did you end up buying PT? The Terk?CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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I went with Channel Master Advantage 3016 outdoor (66") UHF/VHF/FM, along with CM 3041DB preamplifier. I chose this because I need to see what I've been missing out on the Digital TV front, since DirecTV will never have local channels on HD. Overall, I am very satisfied with the result. Two fm receivers with strong signals and about 10 local affiliates broadcast with 720p resolution and up. Total investment about $150, including 100ft RG6, mast, coax masonry staples, and about a gallon of free workout sweat from crawling in the 100+ degree F in the attic
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
