Cable Amplifier?

[ViRGE]

I'm helping a friend put together a HTPC setup and after having a problem locking ClearQAM signals we've deduced that his cable signal going to his tuner is too weak after all of the splitting. So we need a cable amplifier, and that's about the sum of my knowledge right there. What is a good cable amplifier these days?

 

[FP]

I bought a powered one from Radio Shack. Works pretty well...

 

[XMan]

Try and get a distribution amplifier, if you can, and put it before the splits.

A lot of the newer ones won't effect cable modems, either.

I picked one up at Menards for around $40 bucks. Can't remember the brand name, but it was in the home automation section . . .

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: XMan
Try and get a distribution amplifier, if you can, and put it before the splits.

A lot of the newer ones won't effect cable modems, either.

I picked one up at Menards for around $40 bucks. Can't remember the brand name, but it was in the home automation section . . .

Alright, I hadn't considered that but that's a good idea. What does everyone think of the Channel Master 4-way amp?

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: ViRGE

Originally posted by: XMan
Try and get a distribution amplifier, if you can, and put it before the splits.

A lot of the newer ones won't effect cable modems, either.

I picked one up at Menards for around $40 bucks. Can't remember the brand name, but it was in the home automation section . . .

Alright, I hadn't considered that but that's a good idea. What does everyone think of the Channel Master 4-way amp?

Looks good to me, I got one from phillips.

 

[Old Hippie]

What does everyone think of the Channel Master 4-way amp?

I don't know about that particular model, but Channel Master is a quality brand. I've always had good luck with Blonder Tongue amps. The guys that run the store in my link, Stark Electronic, are great. Give them a call and tell them your situation.