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cactusman · 26-03-07, 05:17 PM

Has anyone experienced the use of the in line amplifiers ,as on the Maplins web site ,do they really help??

Quote from the web site
line amplifier 20db for the amplification of the satellite signal uesfull if your cable length is above 40m 2 x f plug connectors split between several tv sets ...

It would be appreciated for use on my analogue system .
Many thanks

Jimdefruit · 26-03-07, 05:37 PM

I have tried them but unless you have a powered version, the signal quality suffers. You dont get anything for nothing.

BGonaSTICK · 27-03-07, 10:17 AM

They will not boost the signal received from the satellite itself, rather they will amplify everything at the intermediate frequency (IF), so it's only of any use if you have a really long cable run, and are experiencing losses along the coax itself.

There is some debate as to whether they work better nearer the dish or part-way along the coax, but either way they are not the great panacea they might appear to be.

nanochickin · 27-03-07, 10:22 AM

It helped with my Sky setup, but that was due to a long c@ble run

They are a double edged sword as not only do they amplify the signal they also amplify any background noise as well

I noticed that although there was a significant increase in signal strength the signal quality near enough stayed where it was before the amplifier was installed

Nano

cactusman · 27-03-07, 02:01 PM

Thankyou Guys for the great help ,it is very much appreciated,I will take a look at the powered versions and see what they want in scheckles for them,I assume that you cannot use the standard tv amplifier which I have on my terrestial tv etc.

BGonaSTICK · 27-03-07, 07:41 PM

No, it has to be a specialist item.

26-03-07, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
cactusman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In Line Amplifiers Has anyone experienced the use of the in line amplifiers ,as on the Maplins web site ,do they really help?? Quote from the web site line amplifier 20db for the amplification of the satellite signal uesfull if your cable length is above 40m 2 x f plug connectors split between several tv sets ... It would be appreciated for use on my analogue system . Many thanks __________________ England For Ever Green

26-03-07, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,775 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: In Line Amplifiers I have tried them but unless you have a powered version, the signal quality suffers. You dont get anything for nothing. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: In Line Amplifiers They will not boost the signal received from the satellite itself, rather they will amplify everything at the intermediate frequency (IF), so it's only of any use if you have a really long cable run, and are experiencing losses along the coax itself. There is some debate as to whether they work better nearer the dish or part-way along the coax, but either way they are not the great panacea they might appear to be. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

27-03-07, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
nanochickin Satellite Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Today i'll be mostly cleaning up the forum Posts: 3,590 Thanks: 16 Thanked 144 Times in 127 Posts	Re: In Line Amplifiers It helped with my Sky setup, but that was due to a long c@ble run They are a double edged sword as not only do they amplify the signal they also amplify any background noise as well I noticed that although there was a significant increase in signal strength the signal quality near enough stayed where it was before the amplifier was installed Nano __________________ Dreambox 7020Si, 1m Orbital Dish, Triax Quad 0.2dB lnb, Technomate SG2200 Motor. Dreambox 600PVR & Technomate TM9100 Super I'm a Sat mod I know knob all about cable. Please don't PM me to ask about cable Keys

27-03-07, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
cactusman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In Line Amplifiers Thankyou Guys for the great help ,it is very much appreciated,I will take a look at the powered versions and see what they want in scheckles for them,I assume that you cannot use the standard tv amplifier which I have on my terrestial tv etc. __________________ England For Ever Green


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27-03-07, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: In Line Amplifiers No, it has to be a specialist item. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W