Leviton 47693-8P 1x8 Premium Amplified CATV Module Review

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(More customer reviews)if you're looking to use this for distributing fios throughout your home, don't bother buying - this splitter isn't compatible with fios

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Channel Vision Coaxial Tap Splitter - 6DB Line Tap - 2 Way Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this tap to replace a 9dB PDI "Mega Tap".
Unfortunately with this splitter installed the SNR on my cable modem, installed on the -6dB leg, swings wildly by at least 4dB (38 to 34). Before with the PDI tap the SNR was very stable and higher (38.8 to 39). A back and forth comparison today confirmed these results.
I think the advertised attenuation values are pretty close. I was at about 8dBmV with the -6 tap and now 5dBmV back on the PDI tap.


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Electroline EDA-FT08300 8-Port TV Signal Booster/Amplifier with Active Return Path (Retail Package with 5-Year Warranty) Review

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(More customer reviews)NOTE: ELECTROLINE RECENTLY DISCONTINUED THE Electroline EDA FT08100 8-port TV Signal Booster/Amplifier with Active Return Path AND REPLACED IT WITH THE Electroline EDA-FT08300 8-Port TV Signal Booster/Amplifier with Active Return Path (Retail Package with 10-Year Warranty), AN UPDATED MODEL.
The Electroline EDA-FT08300 is the NEW workhorse of the Electroline product line. It provides bulletproof performance and reliability with GUARANTEED compatibility to all cable services.
How does it work? The EDA-FT08300 incorporates two high quality amplifiers inside one package. One amplifier boosts the forward path (for TV reception and modem downloads) while the other amplifier boosts the Return Path (used for interactive services and modem uploads). By having both high quality amps in one package it becomes the perfect solution to problems with cable modems and TV reception inside your home. It is the only product on the market that can handle the full power required to support cable modems, and it's design (inherited from the EDA-FT08100) has a proven track record of over FIVE years of favorable operation and reviews.
This is not so much of a review as some guidance to understanding whether or not this product is for you. CableTVamps has sold the EDA-FT08100 product since it was first introduced by Electroline back in 2005. We are Electroline's longest running retailer, so we have a lot of experience with the use of Active Return amplifiers.
First, if you are using a Satellite system - just walk on by. None of Electroline's products are for use with satellite TV, and you should not expect it to work when hooked up to your satellite system. The product will get damaged if connected to satellite, and will block the satellite signal.
Second, if you have an ANTENNA and are looking for an HD amplifier, this is not a good choice. The FT08300 should only be used for Cable TV. There are lower cost options for pure HD amplification like the Electroline EDA-2800 Eight Port Cable TV HDTV Signal Booster/Amplifier (Retail Package) or Electroline EDA-2400 Four Port Cable TV HDTV Signal Booster/Amplifier (Retail Package). In addition an Active Return amplifier should never be used with an antenna.
Third, Active Return is generally only needed when you get up past 4 connections. When you have fewer connections, the Return Path Insertion Loss (which is your cable modem's enemy) is generally not a problem. Cable converter boxes and TVs are not as sensitive to return path problems, so in general you can get by with a less expensive product unless you already have problems with your interactive services (pay per view, On Demand). When you have a cable modem and a bunch of other connections, The FT08300 provides a guaranteed way of resolving TV picture problems and keeping your cable modem happy.
We always suggest to our customers to do a little homework and see if they need The EDA-FT08300. The way to find out if you need EDA-FT08300 active return is to get your cable modem's signal levels. We can't share any links in our review, but if you Google CABLETVAMPS CABLE MODEM you can find our User Forum page with detailed instructions on finding out the health of your cable modem. If your cable modem signal levels are healthy without this amplifier installed, you will probably not notice any major improvement in internet speeds or reliability.
The FT08300 is safe to use with all of your cable services - you just take out your splitters, hook up everything to the amp, plug it in, and enjoy faster Internet and a better TV picture.
Lastly you need to keep things in perspective. If the picture or cable modem problems are caused by cabling issues inside your home, an amplifier might not help. In order to achieve the best results the amplifier must be installed as close as possible to where the cable comes into the house - before splitters and cabling have a chance to degrade it. We have generally found that amplifiers help in most situations - but if your purchase does not help resolve your problems we can help you - just email us.

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8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier Splitter Signal Booster with Pa... Review

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(More customer reviews)The PCT VB-8P is the sister product to: PCT MA2-8P 8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier Splitter Signal Booster with Passive Return Path - B000WDR94U 8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier Splitter Signal Booster with Passive Return Path.
Before we start here let's outline product suitability:
Satellite TV - NO, NO, NO
Standard Cable - YES
Digital Cable - YES
HDTV (via Cable) - YES
Cable Phone Service - YES
Cable modems - MAYBE, it may not be the best choice, but it is the least expensive option to try out. If your Return Path Signal is the problem, you may need a different amplifier.
Outdoor Antenna - YES. It will amplify a signal for distribution, but may not be the best option - you should look at other reviews.
We are only providing general guidelines here - you should look through all the reviews for more specific information on hat other people are doing. Bottom line - if you have a lot of connections and you need to get rid of lossy splitters, this is DEFINITELY the way to do it.
The PCT VB-8P amp is a great product. It has all of the same capabilities and great performance of it's sister product, the PCT MA2-8P, referenced above. You can directly interchange the two amps because the basic circuitry inside the amplifier is the same. So for basic signal amplification and distribution, they work EXACTLY the same, and either amplifier will work well. If you have a grainy TV picture or are getting pixilation (squares) showing in your digital cable you probably need an amplifier.
The main difference between these two amplifiers is in the bypass feature. As more and more homes move to cable based phone services, this creates a new challenge for supporting cable phones, while boosting overall home cable TV performance and signal strength. Before the VB-8P you could have a problem with trying to boost the signal and connect your cable or VoIP based phone to the amplifier at the same time. If the amplifier lost power or failed, the signal needed for your cable or VoIP phone would be blocked by the amplifier, because the amplifier was not working.
Now that is no longer a problem. The PCT VB-8P makes it possible for the cable signal to pass through to the amplifier in the event of a power outage or amplifier failure. When the power is on and everything is working normally, the cable signal is being boosted on all the amplifier ports, just like the PCT MA2-8P. However, in the event something goes wrong, this amplifier has one special port on it with a "bypass" feature.
When the power goes out or the amplifier chip fails, the bypass port automatically goes into bypass mode. When in bypass mode, 7 of the 8 ports on the amplifier will lose signal, as they would on a non-bypass amplifier. The difference here is the 8th port. On the 8th port the signal gets passed through as if there was no amplifier in place at all. This allows anything connected to that one port to operate properly (as long as the cable phone equipment is working) without power to the amplifier. All E911 and other services associated with your cable phone will continue to work properly.
SO if you have any concern about connecting your VoIP, Vonage, or other phone router to the amplifier, this product is what you need and will work great with those systems.


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8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier Splitter Signal Booster with Passive Return Path Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a new house with very long cable runs. When they built the house they ran a seperate cable to each room, instead of splitting them upstairs in the attic. I had an issue with the digital cable and the modem loosing signal and picture freezing before I purchased this item. It took about 5 minutes to install the amp and all picture issues are gone. Before I could not have the signal split into more than 3 lines before experiencing picture issues. I now have 7 lines running out of the amp without issue, including the cable modem. Great product, and you can not beat the price.

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