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Connect up to 4 devices to the coaxial connection from your cable or indoor/outdoor VHF/UHF/FM antenna with this mini drop amplifier. It works with the DC power provided by components, or with the AC power provided by the included adapter.
Difference between the RF-G1179 and the RF-G1178
I have a bunch of cable drops in my house and have been using the RF-G1178 and it's been great for boost throughout house. I've got one cable box that may need a little boost because all of the features are not available from the cable box. The RF-G1178 is discontinued. So, are these basically used for same thing? But the RF-G1179 will boost 4 things and not just one?
If TV antenna is aimed properly - it will boost the power via the AC Adaptor to RF-G1179. I get 66 channels on four TV's and one CLEARSTREAM 2V antenna as the main source. Must make sure adaptor is plugged in on your RF-G1179 amplifier and you must down-load your channels through each and every TV you have hooked up. My longest length of RG6 cable is about 25 to 30 feet for 3 TV's for the fourth TV the cable is 10 feet long - great clarity on all TV's. I get 8 PBS channels great stuff on these channels, especially Austin City Limits on Saturday night. I even pick-up three Baltimore channels (100 miles from my house but normally its either early in the morning or late at night).
Great Antenna, great amplifier. Check out antennasdirect.com on the Web Site. Use your Zip code for Transmitter locations. You can also get a TV Guide for these stations. PBS technicians told me about this great resource. I did not choose their recommended antenna. I am very happy with CLEARSTREAM 2V which has great reviews.
Great Antenna, great amplifier. Check out antennasdirect.com on the Web Site. Use your Zip code for Transmitter locations. You can also get a TV Guide for these stations. PBS technicians told me about this great resource. I did not choose their recommended antenna. I am very happy with CLEARSTREAM 2V which has great reviews.
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Connect up to 4 devices to the coaxial connection from your cable or indoor/outdoor VHF/UHF/FM antenna with this mini drop amplifier. It works with the DC power provided by components, or with the AC power provided by the included adapter.
Where does this amplifier get its power? Other answers say it doesnt have an AC adapter.
It comes with an AC adaptor - you may have thrown it out in the trash. The box is small but the adaptor is in there believe me. If not take it back with receipt and open up the new box with a salesmen before you leave Best Buy. Look I even had to search for the adaptor the way they pack it - it looks like its part of the packing material.
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Connect up to 4 devices to the coaxial connection from your cable or indoor/outdoor VHF/UHF/FM antenna with this mini drop amplifier. It works with the DC power provided by components, or with the AC power provided by the included adapter.
No signal once powered up...
So I have all coaxes plugged in, and when I connect with the AC power cord, the LED lights up red, but then I lose all signals to each of the 4 lines plugged in to it. It works okay when not powered with AC, but once I plug in AC, the signal to the TV drops out.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Did you down-load all of your channels on your TV?. This must be done for each and every TV you have hooked-up to the Amplifier.
1)First the Antenna must be aimed - like where do your main signals come from? So do a search for Transmitter locations by going to https://www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-location. It locates it by Zip code and how high your antenna is located. So if you're on the 3rd floor of your house - and you mounted the antenna in your attic just say (30 feet). You will get a read out and it will suggest the antenna you should pick for your area. I did not choose what they recommended - I chose CLEARSTREAM 2V.
2) once you aim the antenna - and run your cables to the amplifier in-locations, and a cable to your antenna, plug it in. If you don't have an AC adaptor - you probably threw it out with the package. All amplifiers come with an adaptor. Best Buys products, especially Rocketfish all have an AC adapter. That's why they call it a powered amplifier. (electricity). The package it comes in is small and the adapter is small., but everything is in one box. Open it up in the store first in front of the sales person so you both know it's there. 3) 3rd step down load your channels on your TV or your Digital converter box (maybe both if TV is new) - because it has to pick up the signals from the Antenna you just Aimed. New location or new Antenna - new download of channels is always required. Make sure you secure the antenna after its aimed properly so you don't have to do this task over again. 4) make sure amplifier is plugged in to an outlet and that outlet has electrical power going to it - use a table lamp if need be. Good luck - I got 66 channels - but the amplifier must be powered-up!
1)First the Antenna must be aimed - like where do your main signals come from? So do a search for Transmitter locations by going to https://www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-location. It locates it by Zip code and how high your antenna is located. So if you're on the 3rd floor of your house - and you mounted the antenna in your attic just say (30 feet). You will get a read out and it will suggest the antenna you should pick for your area. I did not choose what they recommended - I chose CLEARSTREAM 2V.
2) once you aim the antenna - and run your cables to the amplifier in-locations, and a cable to your antenna, plug it in. If you don't have an AC adaptor - you probably threw it out with the package. All amplifiers come with an adaptor. Best Buys products, especially Rocketfish all have an AC adapter. That's why they call it a powered amplifier. (electricity). The package it comes in is small and the adapter is small., but everything is in one box. Open it up in the store first in front of the sales person so you both know it's there. 3) 3rd step down load your channels on your TV or your Digital converter box (maybe both if TV is new) - because it has to pick up the signals from the Antenna you just Aimed. New location or new Antenna - new download of channels is always required. Make sure you secure the antenna after its aimed properly so you don't have to do this task over again. 4) make sure amplifier is plugged in to an outlet and that outlet has electrical power going to it - use a table lamp if need be. Good luck - I got 66 channels - but the amplifier must be powered-up!
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Antennas Direct - ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna - Black/Silver
(1,812)7 years, 2 months ago
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Connect up to 4 devices to the coaxial connection from your cable or indoor/outdoor VHF/UHF/FM antenna with this mini drop amplifier. It works with the DC power provided by components, or with the AC power provided by the included adapter.
I had a very low signal, I bought this item to increase my signal, not even it didn't increase my signal it gave me less channels when I hook it up! Anyone knows why
It all depends on the antenna you use and how you aim the antenna. First search for https://www.antennasdirect.com and see what is recommended by your zip code and it will tell you what type of antenna you can use. I did not, I repeat did not choose what they recommended, because normally it sponsors their advertisement. I chose the CLEARSTREAM 2V, or you could elect the CLEARSTREAM 4V. Rocketfish amplifier is only as good as the antenna you have bought and how it is aimed. I picked up as many as 20 to 40 channels when I was just using the rabbit ears - depending on what part of the house you are in makes a big difference. With the proper Antenna, I now have 66 channels - all with great clarity, as good as my cable TV's I have. Do a separate review on Antennas for a starter and see what you think. I read all the reviews - and CLEARSTREAM 2V just happened to be one of the best.
I did the antenna review first - then the reviews recommended the use of an 4/1 Amplifier. The Amplifier must be plugged in to an electrical outlet or you will get bad results or less than what you got with the rabbit ears. My CLEARSTREAM 2V is mounted in the attic.
Antenna is your main concern. Get the right one. Aim It. Amplify it, and down load the channels on your TV or Digital Converter boxes.
I did the antenna review first - then the reviews recommended the use of an 4/1 Amplifier. The Amplifier must be plugged in to an electrical outlet or you will get bad results or less than what you got with the rabbit ears. My CLEARSTREAM 2V is mounted in the attic.
Antenna is your main concern. Get the right one. Aim It. Amplify it, and down load the channels on your TV or Digital Converter boxes.
Products from my answer
Antennas Direct - ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna - Black/Silver
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