Wow, I can't believe the difference this little gadget has made! The PBD HDTV Preamplifier with 4G LTE Filter is a game-changer for my TV setup.
Setting it up was a piece of cake. The instructions are straightforward, and I had it up and running in no time. Plus, it's pretty compact, so finding a spot for it was no trouble at all.
But what really blew me away is the signal boost it delivers. I used to get those annoying pixelated screens and signal dropouts, especially during the big game or when watching my favorite shows. With this preamplifier, those problems are history. My TV signal is now crystal clear, with no interruptions whatsoever.
The 4G LTE filter is another cool feature. It blocks out any interference from mobile networks, so you can enjoy your shows without worrying about signal disruptions.
And it's not just about performance; this thing feels solid and well-made. I'm confident it'll last for ages and keep my TV signal in top shape.
In a nutshell, the PBD HDTV Preamplifier is a must-have if you want to upgrade your TV experience. It's easy to use, it works like a charm, and it's made my TV time way more enjoyable. No more fuzzy screens or dropouts – this little device is a total winner! I'm super happy with it, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's tired of TV signal problems.
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Product Description
PBD Outdoor TV Antenna Amplifier
Increase your reception quality by strengthening the signal from channels in your area. Low-noise amplification improves signal-to-noise ratio and compensates for cable loss to offer a superior viewing experience. It reduces signal dropouts and features input and output coax connections making it compatible with a wide range of antenna brands and models.
Package Contents
1 - Amplifier
1 - 5 FT long RG6 Coaxial cable
1 - Power Insert
1 - UL adaptor
1 - USB Power Cable
Note: Using an amplifier does not 100% make sure you will pick up more TV channels even though your signal is amplified. The TV channels available in your area depends on many things - such as location of TV towers, building materials and the actual antenna being used. What the amplifier will do, is help to distribute the signal that you do get to your TV, overcoming loss from the coax cable or the loss associated with splitting the signal to multiple TV’s. A new channel scan must be done on the TV if the antenna has moved or if an amplifier has been added.
Works with Any Non-Amplified/Passive TV Antenna
More Range, More Channels, Better TV Reception CX-208
Extend the range and signal quality of your non-amplified digital HDTV antenna with the CX-208 Outdoor Digital TV Antenna Amplifier. It features TwinAmp Technology, which separately amplifies VHF and UHF signals for maximum performance on any non-amplified outdoor antenna.
This separation of bands increases signal handling capability for up to 10 times more and reduces intermodulation — maintaining the purest signal path possible.
Installs on any outdoor non-amplified TV antenna
Bandpass filters remove interfering RF signals
Maximum Gain (typical): VHF 16 dB UHF:25dB
Noise Figure (typical): 1dB
Power: +5V at 1.0A
Test the antenna indoor before finding an outdoor location to mount your antenna, and make sure the Pre-amplifier indicator light is working.
Locate the amplifier as close to the antenna as possible, so your amplifying antenna signal but not amplifying line noise on the cable run.
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How we got our start
Over 90% of households can get free antenna TV. Never pay your cable or satellite for television again.What makes our product unique
Management Chip for Broadcasting Tenfold Range and a Stable Operation. Cable companies are allowed to downgrade their service by 30% to save on transmission costs. OTA doesn't have this problem.Why we love what we do
Cutting the Cord has benefits that go way beyond saving money. Recent studies have shown that over 90% of the US population is within range to stream free over-the-air HD television. The average US household's cable bill is 123. This means you can save over 1,400 a year by simply dropping Cable TV.Compare with similar items
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| Price | $35.99 | $30.99 | $149.99 | $64.99 | $19.99 | -17% $89.95 List: $108.00 |
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| maximum range | 3 feet | — | 85.0 miles, 150.0 miles | — | — | 200 miles |
| antenna description | Television | Television | Television | Television | Television | Television, Satellite |
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Fixed every channel
This fixed my picture loss on every channel. Some major channels like Channel 2.1 were completely unwatchable before this. I had tried three different antennas before this, so am so happy.I think it is the cell phone filtering that may be doing it because I am in an urban area and only 8 miles from the TV tower.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
Wow, I can't believe the difference this little gadget has made! The PBD HDTV Preamplifier with 4G LTE Filter is a game-changer for my TV setup.
Setting it up was a piece of cake. The instructions are straightforward, and I had it up and running in no time. Plus, it's pretty compact, so finding a spot for it was no trouble at all.
But what really blew me away is the signal boost it delivers. I used to get those annoying pixelated screens and signal dropouts, especially during the big game or when watching my favorite shows. With this preamplifier, those problems are history. My TV signal is now crystal clear, with no interruptions whatsoever.
The 4G LTE filter is another cool feature. It blocks out any interference from mobile networks, so you can enjoy your shows without worrying about signal disruptions.
And it's not just about performance; this thing feels solid and well-made. I'm confident it'll last for ages and keep my TV signal in top shape.
In a nutshell, the PBD HDTV Preamplifier is a must-have if you want to upgrade your TV experience. It's easy to use, it works like a charm, and it's made my TV time way more enjoyable. No more fuzzy screens or dropouts – this little device is a total winner! I'm super happy with it, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's tired of TV signal problems.
Setting it up was a piece of cake. The instructions are straightforward, and I had it up and running in no time. Plus, it's pretty compact, so finding a spot for it was no trouble at all.
But what really blew me away is the signal boost it delivers. I used to get those annoying pixelated screens and signal dropouts, especially during the big game or when watching my favorite shows. With this preamplifier, those problems are history. My TV signal is now crystal clear, with no interruptions whatsoever.
The 4G LTE filter is another cool feature. It blocks out any interference from mobile networks, so you can enjoy your shows without worrying about signal disruptions.
And it's not just about performance; this thing feels solid and well-made. I'm confident it'll last for ages and keep my TV signal in top shape.
In a nutshell, the PBD HDTV Preamplifier is a must-have if you want to upgrade your TV experience. It's easy to use, it works like a charm, and it's made my TV time way more enjoyable. No more fuzzy screens or dropouts – this little device is a total winner! I'm super happy with it, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's tired of TV signal problems.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020
An antenna preamp will do two things – (1) make up for coaxial cable and splitter losses, and (2) maybe- MAYBE – pull in some weaker channels that don’t have enough signal to register with the TV for either any picture or a pixelated picture. It will NOT improve the signal-to-noise ratio of your signal – the antenna preamp amplifies any in-band RF energy (signal or noise) and even adds a little bit of noise of it’s own. But if you live in a marginal signal area, it’s certainly worth trying. The results below are typical of how the amplifier performed in my specific case.
I first tested the advertised gain of the preamp using the VHF and UHF channels in my area, using the RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer (https://www.amazon.com/Studio-Explorer-WSUB1G-spectrum-analyzer/dp/B0789D75S5). The results for Hi-VHF channels 8 and 10 are shown in the first 2 images; the indicated gain is approximately 13 dB +/- 2dB, about the claimed gain in the product description. I did a similar test on the UHF channels in the area (not shown in pictures), with displayed gains of about 20 dB +/- 2dB, just slightly less than the claimed number but not a big issue.
S/N ratio is difficult to measure with OTA TV transmissions, so I went right to the bottom line- how many more watchable channels, if any, can I get if I use this amplifier. I used an older Emerson/Funai TV (LC320EM1F) and did A/B-type channel searches with and without the amplifier in the circuit. Those results are shown in the next two photographs. I don’t think I need to tell you which picture is which. Note that these results include quite a few Spanish-speaking channels from Mexico. The Tijuana border is about 70 miles from me, but I have no clue how far away the transmitting towers are for some of these additional channels are.
Another menu displayed something the manual calls “channel quality” with no further technical elaboration. I picked a channel (6.1) that was highly pixelated with no amplifier and came in fine with the amplifier in line. The A/B comparison of the “channel quality” with the amp in and out is shown in the final two photographs.
Obviously, the amplifier will be installed with the antenna on my roof if and when the HoA police descend in force. This amp definitely gets 5 stars from me, just keep in mind that your results will be highly dependent on your physical location (hill, valley, etc.), the height of your antenna, and sometimes the time of day (TV signals, especially VHF, propagate much further at night). This amp is definitely worth your consideration, and FYI will work with any VHF/UHF combination antenna that has no active electrconics built in.
Gave a nuce perfomance boost to the PBD Antenna I already tested
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020
I ordered this antenna preamp to specifically mate with the latest PBD antenna (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHMSTFF, you can see my posted review for that antenna without any preamp). My HoA is ..err…” on my case” for having too large an antenna for their old tired eyes, so in the interest of keeping the peace I’m searching for alternatives.Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020
An antenna preamp will do two things – (1) make up for coaxial cable and splitter losses, and (2) maybe- MAYBE – pull in some weaker channels that don’t have enough signal to register with the TV for either any picture or a pixelated picture. It will NOT improve the signal-to-noise ratio of your signal – the antenna preamp amplifies any in-band RF energy (signal or noise) and even adds a little bit of noise of it’s own. But if you live in a marginal signal area, it’s certainly worth trying. The results below are typical of how the amplifier performed in my specific case.
I first tested the advertised gain of the preamp using the VHF and UHF channels in my area, using the RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer (https://www.amazon.com/Studio-Explorer-WSUB1G-spectrum-analyzer/dp/B0789D75S5). The results for Hi-VHF channels 8 and 10 are shown in the first 2 images; the indicated gain is approximately 13 dB +/- 2dB, about the claimed gain in the product description. I did a similar test on the UHF channels in the area (not shown in pictures), with displayed gains of about 20 dB +/- 2dB, just slightly less than the claimed number but not a big issue.
S/N ratio is difficult to measure with OTA TV transmissions, so I went right to the bottom line- how many more watchable channels, if any, can I get if I use this amplifier. I used an older Emerson/Funai TV (LC320EM1F) and did A/B-type channel searches with and without the amplifier in the circuit. Those results are shown in the next two photographs. I don’t think I need to tell you which picture is which. Note that these results include quite a few Spanish-speaking channels from Mexico. The Tijuana border is about 70 miles from me, but I have no clue how far away the transmitting towers are for some of these additional channels are.
Another menu displayed something the manual calls “channel quality” with no further technical elaboration. I picked a channel (6.1) that was highly pixelated with no amplifier and came in fine with the amplifier in line. The A/B comparison of the “channel quality” with the amp in and out is shown in the final two photographs.
Obviously, the amplifier will be installed with the antenna on my roof if and when the HoA police descend in force. This amp definitely gets 5 stars from me, just keep in mind that your results will be highly dependent on your physical location (hill, valley, etc.), the height of your antenna, and sometimes the time of day (TV signals, especially VHF, propagate much further at night). This amp is definitely worth your consideration, and FYI will work with any VHF/UHF combination antenna that has no active electrconics built in.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
