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Difference Between a Distribution Amplifiers and a Preamplifier

15 years ago

What is the difference between your PA18 and CPA19 preamplifiers and what is the difference between a distribution amplifier and a preamplifier? Thanks! From Paul in Union, MO

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Cellular Antenna Help and Products

15 years ago

I have a very weak AT&T cell signal even with a booster w/ outside antenna. I do also have DSL but would prefer to cancel that in favor of cellular. What products do you have that may help?

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Help Receiving VHF Television Channels

15 years ago

Antennas Direct experts help Goody in Mustang, Oklahoma with receiving her VHF television channel.

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Help with Your Outdoor Antenna if You Live Near an Airport

15 years ago

Todd in Sanford, Florida lives near an airport and asks Antennas Direct experts about how to avoid annoying signal loss from planes flying overhead.

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Why Don’t I Receive More Channels in 1080i Resolution?

15 years ago

Craig in Angleton, Texas asks Antennas Direct about his 1080i Resolution on his television.

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Does the Weather Affect my Digital Television Reception?

15 years ago

David in Salem, Oregon asks Antennas Direct experts if the weather can affect his over the air digital reception.

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Do I Need an Antenna Amplifier with my Antenna?

15 years ago

William from Odessa, Missouri asks Antennas Direct about adding an antenna amplifier to his DB4 antenna setup.

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ClearStream5 – Cable and Placement

15 years ago

Use any coaxial cable with your ClearStream5, we recommend using RG6 grade or better and have the metal grid act as a catchers mitt for those signals.

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Setting Up an Antenna and Accessories

15 years ago

How to set up your antenna with accessories for the best reception possible.

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Will the Sun Affect the Plastic Parts of the Antenna?

15 years ago

Will constant UV rays from the sun affect the plastic parts of my outdoor Clearstream4 antenna?

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How to Ground an Outdoor Antenna

15 years ago

What is the best way to ground my Clearstream4 antenna? Should I use coax cable with an integrated separate ground wire, or run a separate wire?

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Still Getting Used to the Digital Transition

15 years ago

Question: If I have old TVs do I need some sort of converter box and an antenna? From Cheryl in Coppell, Texas

Answer: You do need a converter box in order to convert the new digital signals to analog signals that your older television can read ….

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