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Sun, Sep 10, 06 at 10:57
| Hi,
I need a coaxial splitter, so I can plug in 2 different VCRs and my TV. I don't know much about these things, but when I went to buy one, they all say "you really need to get an amplifier for this to work best". Is that really ncessary? Thanks. |
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| Catherine, whether or not it is really necessary depends on the strength of your signal. A simple splitter will degrade reception slightly at each of its outlets; an amplifier with multiple outlets can make up for the degradation. I used to live in proximity to New York city, and was able to use a splitter to watch 3 tvs off my rooftop antenna. I'm currently using a Channel Master 3044 amplifier. I paid about $45 at an electronics store, but through Ebay, you can probably get a new one for far less. |
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- Posted by catherinet (My Page) on Tue, Sep 12, 06 at 9:32
| Thanks Tom! I guess I'll try the splitter, and see if I need the amplifier. Thanks for your help! |
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