Re: TV amplifier question? Get better signal

I have a  Winegard omni with amp   10dB...  it works...just...I fear any
aded amplification would amplify the snow as well as the signal

Nothing beats mo metal in the sky. If my landlord would have let me I would
have put up a log periodic antenna and rotor

yodar


"lbbs" <lbbs @dadffo.ca> wrote in message
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> I am trying to improve my TV signal.   right now I have an old (made in
> 1995) amplifier that is connected to an TV antenna (aprox 25ft high)
mounted
> on my house.   Right now I have RG59 Coax cable (75'ft)  which I want to
> replace with RG6 cable.    My amplifier is rated at 2.5w and 0.025amp.
I
> would buy a newer amplifier, if I thought it would help my signal.     I
> looked at a new amplifier at Radio Shack and the rating system seamed to
be
> different now.    It was rated at 10dB and I believe it mention something
> about frequency.   I assume the higher the db value means more
> amplification.    Will a 9dB amplifier do just as good as a 20dB
amplifier.
> What is the highest value that would be safe for my TV?    They could not
> explain it to me at the store.
>
> Second question is about buying one of those omnidirectional TV antennas
> that look like a flying saucer.     I believe they have a built in
> amplifier.    If I bought one should I use it in combination with my old
> indoor amplifier 2.5W?    Thanks a lot for your help.
>
> Also, any other way to improve my signal (don't want to pay for cable)?
> thanx
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