The Best TV Antenna Signal Amplifiers from an Installer 

Hey everyone, I have an updated list of recommended preamps at the link below. I NO LONGER RECOMMEND THE ONN PREAMP. Some people have had problems with it. www.amazon.com/shop/antennaman?listId=XLT94P404QUY 📡 Also note that an amplifier is only as good as the antenna. If you don't have the right antenna no amplifier will help. You can sign up for an antenna recommendation from me below: antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html

You're a good guy for helping the older friend on fixed income. The world could damn sure use more people who think of others, not just themselves.

Excellent job, Tyler. Cannot beat experience. I am a retired antenna installer, among other talents, and the stories I could tell. Glad to see the world is in good hands with your expertise. Thanks for the videos.

Tyler, I started out my electronics career working on televisions, radio & audio amplifiers many many years ago. I even worked for a company that repaired & aligned TV tuners. Very few people in this world can do what you do, especially when it comes to RF. Your knowledge & wisdom is greatly appreciated. I'm sure that most of those who subscribe to your channel would echo back to you my words. The general public doesn't understand & would not want to put in the endless hours needed to break down & convey what you do in your videos. You are providing priceless knowledge to those that watch your channel. Keep up the great work!

Great job Tyler. You are very knowledgeable and cover all the angles. Terrific having someone like you out there in internet land helping us less knowledgeable folk. From Ottawa, Canada.

Thanks for making mention of grounding the antenna, back in the early 80s I lost several of these preamplifiers due to lightning close by but not on the antenna. One other problem I have found out here in the rural areas is interference from powerlines. Until I became a ham radio operator I had no idea how much powerline interference was going on at my residence. Once that was solved, TV cleared up quite a bit.

Absolutely the best antenna info I've seen. It proves somethings I already knew and raised questions about stuff I didn't. Thanks Antenna Man!

Thanks Tyler, you have encouraged me to pull out my homemade antenna from 09. At the time i lived in Aurora CO. I had found on RU-vid a video on how to make an antenna with a 2' 2x4 and hangers. of course everyone said - that wont work. I was able to pick up everything, i never went to cable. Then I moved to Evergreen CO, again everyone said you have to have a dish to get anything up here in the mountains, hmm I had to prove them wrong, again my 2x4 & hangers worked. Left Colorado in .14 now I am in West Branch, Iowa 52358, tougher area cause the stations are in multiple directions. Surprisingly I can pick up about 28 channels, some are pretty weak with no pre-amplifier, although the channels are lets say not much to watch. The tv I have is a Insignia 55" NS-RC03A-13, yes it is a bit old. Which preamp or tuner would you recommend for an in door antenna zip code 52358

Thanks for the info. Bless you for helping the Elder. TV means so much to them as they become less mobile.

Just wanted to say thanks for your information on walmart amplifier. I took your advise and you know what your talking about, it didn't give me any new stations but no more weak signals or lost stations Thanks again.

Hey everyone, I have an updated list of recommended preamps at the link below: www.amazon.com/shop/antennaman?listId=XLT94P404QUY

Thx Tyler, I was looking for a way to cut the cord and your expertise hit the nail on the head. You are an excellent resource for the cable cutting community.

Check out the new Channel Master Preamps: CM7778 medium gain preamp (best for moderate signal areas) amzn.to/2oxQkTH CM7777 high gain preamp (best for very bad signal areas) amzn.to/2BXYPe3

In addition to an FM trap, I would also recommend an LTE filter, even if the amp has one built in. Place the filter between the antenna and amplifier.

Thank you for your knowledge and presentation.

I’m a retired electronic tech, fixed TV’s, stereo’s & installed antennas in the 79’s, then a Field Engineer fixing ATM’s, Financial & Retail systems for 38?years. Love watching your videos, I’m currently renting a bottom floor apartment in Glens Falls, NY. Landlord let me install a Clear Stream 2Max under the eve, also tried a Clear Stream 4Max but the 2Max works better, go figure, gotta love RF. Installed the Onn Antenna Amp mentioned in this video, it helped with a couple Albany stations, 52 miles away, didn’t want the higher gain models as we have a couple low power repeaters locally 5 miles away. Keep posting the videos & stay safe.

The RCA preamp you showed is one I used for 9 years, before I had to move. I don't need it for full market Chicago stations, but needed it for most low power stations from Chicago. My last antenna setup was separate VHF and UHF antennas, Antennacraft CS600 (all VHF channel) for VHF and the Antennas Direct DB8 for UHF. I bought this preamp, simply because it allows me to hook up separate VHF and UHF antennas into one preamp. I dread the day when I have to replace my VHF antenna, because of Antennacraft being out of business, and they were the only manufacturer that made separate VHF and UHF antennas, and while I don't really need the Antennacraft CS600 antenna in Chicago, my eventual plan is to move to Milwaukee Wisconsin, and I need it there for WIWN 68 because they're on RF 5. In Chicago, WOCK-CD 13 on RF 4 change networks on their subchannels frequently, that I sometimes want that station. I need a preamp for this station, because I otherwise cannot pick it up, due to their signal only transmitting at either 300 watts, or 810 watts (under ATSC 3.0, they're supposedly going to 3kw). If it weren't for the LPTV UHF stations in Chicago being directional, with less signal going towards Indiana, I wouldn't need a preamp, because unlike VHF not being powerful enough in digital, the 15kw UHF signals are strong enough to reach my home,but the preamp gives it the boost it needs.i like the RCA model you showed, and hope it stays around indefinitely, as I want to continue with using separate VHF and UHF antennas.

Just subscribed. Very knowledgeable presentation. Will be looking at all your videos to get better reception in central Florida!

Your video is excellent - and useful. I really appreciate you producing this! As for Radio Shack, they fell victim not to a recession, but to their own poor marketing strategy. They were once an excellent source of electronic parts and, as you pointed out, for antennas, amps, etc. HOWEVER, they became primarily just another cell phone store in an already glutted market. Come on, you can wear a blindfold and find a cell phone store in 3 minutes or under in most areas. Antennas, etc? Not so much...Radio Shack was the source until they decided being the 743rd cell phone retailer on the block was the way to go.

Thanks to you I have finally cut the cord. I went with GE indoor pro crystal HD amplified antenna. I live in Dallas Fort Worth and I am currently able to get 67 channels. One thing I found out was the coax supplied with the antenna is not good, I doubled the number of channels by changing to a better cable. This will save me almost $3000 a year. Thank you.

.I had a CM7777 fail after a couple days of use, and after reading the reviews I noticed others have seen early failure with this model.. The second one I installed has lasted for years, so I guess there are exceptions. I've also been pleased with the Radio Shack Two output amp. Great info. Thanks!

The Radio Shack Preamp I have works Good I would Recommend getting that one

Another great video. I agree with your logic and recommendations. I personally do like the RCA pre-amp for one reason. It has a built in combiner to hook up a separate VHF antenna to a UHF antenna. So, far after 2 years, the power transformer is still working well. What is your plan when ATSC 3.0 comes to your area?

Thanks Tyler, I have one of those cheap "HD" antennas with amplifier mounted in my attic, I was getting over 40 channels but two network channels were weak and pixelating. The amp was installed at the TV end of the cable, so I moved it to the antenna end (on the antenna), where as you say it amplifies actual signal, it worked! The two network channels now lock in crystal clear, and I'm up to over 50 channels.

I live in the backwoods of Mississippi outside of Tupelo. I wasn't getting the stations that I wanted on my Channel Master antenna. I took your advice and tried the Onn powered amplifier. You're amazing dude. I can now get the channels that I actually put the antenna up for. Edit: Just recently I lost my channels. Somehow, and I don't know how, water got into it and ruined it. When I pulled the boot seals off of the cables they were wet. I installed everything correctly and somehow water got inside the unit on the pole.

I just want to say thank you, you are the best.

Really informative. Channel Master is still ahead of the game.

Very timely video. Last night watching tv, the antenna feed went out. It has a channel master, for 15 years. Sucks, have to go up the roof, drop mast, and start figuring out what is going on...

Whoa!!! I didn't know radio shack was still alive online!! That's huge. I used to buy from that store for all this kind of stuff, and was lost when they all closed. Thanks for the info . Keep em coming.

I'm surprised you don't discuss using a signal strength meter & ideal signal levels into the house and into and out of distribution splitter amps. Love to hear your thoughts on subject

I've had the CM preamp for years, but it has separate VHF & UHF inputs. It works great. I've been very happy with it.

I've had that RCA preamp for almost 10 years now. Still works great.

I'm finding your vids very informative, seeing I'm getting rid of cable...wish I would have found your vids on antennas sooner before I bought some crap ones...

I fixed my signal problems, first my Channel Master CM-7778 16db Preamp Power Inserter started working again and I removed the extra LTE filter at my Channel Master CM-3418 8 port Distribution Amplifier and put in a 6db signal attenuator. Some local channels were blinking in and out from being over-amplified. So from a total of 20db gain, I dropped it to 14db, that's why I didn't choose the CM-7777 30db as I was afraid of too much amplification. The local channels are still reading at Max or just below it and the further away stations are still coming in at an acceptable signal strength. I did notice that the SNR did improve as too much amplification can raise the amount of noise in the signal and the SNR goes down. Usually when this drops to 15db is when the picture starts breaking up. Most of my channels are at 24 to 31db and some are at 21db. SNR is more important than signal strength I found, so you can have not enough amplification or too much amplification. You have to find the correct balance between the two.

I've only had great results with the RCA pre-amps (TVPRAMP1Z) and have used them on a few installs. Over 4 yrs and still going strong! WM had them for about $15 a couple yrs ago so I bought a few.. The Channel Master CM-7777 died after less than 2 yrs and the replacement unit failed less than 90 days. I see CM came out with newer pre-amp models, but I'm still leary of their quality and reliability...

I've seen many people speak positive of the RCA... Plus, I've been using 2 for yrs, and they both still work, and do a great job.

Used nothing but CM-7777 in all of the installs I've done for several family members. They work great!!

sorry tyler i forgot to include my info. im in canada l4l 7x3 is my postal code not sure if you can advise but any info would be appreciated

I saw your review of my antenna after I installed it. You are 100% correct in it being crap. Big ravines and crows hop around on it and brake all the plastic parts holding it together.

Got rid of the onn amplifier and got a better amplifier and helped my channel strong now cant complain now hopefully ill get more soon

The RCA preamp you showed is not defective with a 9.0VDC output. The Wall-wart is 12V and the inverter has. 7809 IC voltage regulator that keeps the voltage at 9.0 volts. Some have stated it would be at 18.0 volts. That would only be the case if the supply was unregulated and drops down to 9.0 volts with a load. The current design has a 9.0 voltage regulator. That means it will read 9.0vdc connected or not.

Overall, very good and informative videos. One area of confusion though. This video advises against the RCA Preamp, but there is a link in your other video regarding preamps that shows the RCA Preamp as a recommended preamp. Please clarify. Thank you.

The information you provide is awesome! I live in San Diego in the 92027 zip code. By Watching your videos I was able to install an antenna - now I am watching your videos to see which pre amp to buy. The uhf channels are clear - and the VHF channels (ABC 10 & CBS 8) are mildly pixelated.

months later after finally giving an expensive preamp a try, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! The difference is insane. I was using cheap china PBD 25-30$ preamp, bought a channel master medium gain which ran me about 70 bucks, and I saw about a 40% signal improvement. I went from about 50-60% signal on channels I struggled with, to 85-100%. Just want to spread the word, do not cheap out on antenna equipment, unless you literally live 20-30 miles away from high powered towers, then you can obviously get away with cheap stuff. In my case, the towers were 2 edge and 56-60 miles away. I went through 4 antennas and 1 crappy preamp, now I have a great setup with a wineguard platinum and channel master medium gain :D very happy

One important point you didn't mention, especially for that Channel Master: too much gain is just as bad as and maybe worse than too little. I'd use the lower gain setting unless you've got a really long coax run (>> 100'). My 2 cents. I'm an EE. I have that Channel Master and an AntOp big boy antenna on a pole outside.

I absolutely have no issues with my cm 7777 preamp. Also have a deep fringe antenna running 100feet of coaxial cable and up high in Worcester Ma, altitude of 730feet. Can pull in 70 miles easy. Beyond that with good weather I can pull anything around 130 miles.

Tyler! You are the best! To the point, clear speaking voice, no bullshit! Keep it going; you're going to be the reason paid tv crashes!!!

The channel Master has a built-in FM trap.... !!!! That just answered my next ten questions! Thanks man 👍

Crap. I just bought the winegard preamp. Guess I’ll see how it does

Love your videos. Learning a ton! Thank you!

Great description! Question: I have an RCA pre amp and amp that I installed in approx 2003. Is something that dated due for an upgrade? I have outdoor antenna approx 30 ft tall with trees all around. Any thoughts on when to upgrade would be appreciated. THANKS

Really appreciate the heads up I'm in Toronto Canada and we too are cutting the cable we pay some of the most expensive cable/internet in the world

I live in mid Georgia now, and I use a homemade vertical double Bay Gray hoverman. With a channel master preamp. Works like a champ❤

Radio shack manufactured an awesome FM antenna at one time. I loved it back in my DX'ing days.

2:06 - I didn't know this site existed my dude. I love this video. Great information. Subscribed, and good luck!

Great video! I'd like to take it a step further. I currently have 2 high gain fringe antenna's on different masts pointed 90 degrees apart with separate preamps going to the same TV. One preamp was an older Radio Shack with a gain control that finally kicked the bucket. Had 45 TV feeds coming in. My question is, could running 2 preamps on different antennas have caused the failure of the old Radio Shack preamp?

I have been working with TV Antennas since the 1950s and just came across your channel. I usually agree with your conclusions and reviews. For preamps noise figure is the most important specification since it determines how much the amplifier degrades the signal to noise ratio and the lower the noise figure the better. If we only look at that then the best three preamps would be the Kitz Technologies KT-200-COAX, which is what I use now (noise figure 0.4 dB), the Winegard Boost XT (noise figure 1 dB), which I have not used, and the Channel Master CM-7777 which I have used in the past (noise figure 2 dB). You indicate that the Winegard is not reliable which leaves the other two. I know I had a Channel Master preamp up from 1984 until 2004 without any problem so I would rate it as very reliable. I have only used the Kitz Technologies amplifier since 2012 but with no problem so far. It has been the best preamp I ever used in terms of pulling in weak signals.

I use the CM-7777 amp in my area and for myself. It is a great Amp for my hilly area and I hope when the new broadcast format launches, my Fox 66 out of Erie improves. Satellite is getting way to pricey. My only bugaboo is getting new boxes for my older TVs when the switch happens!!!

Great video and I have found my antenna "Guy" so you have another subscriber and thanks for sharing all this tech~!!

I’ve been using the RadioShack preamp that showed in your video for 10 years now. No problems so far.

You are correct, the RCA preamp I had didn't last long. I just ordered the Radio Shack one that you recommend. I don't like the idea of leaving that variable gain pot and switch out in the weather though. I may cover them with a piece of foil tape just for insurance. Thanks for the tips. Correction - Didn't realize the controls were on the inside unit. Nix the tape. Radio Shack unit just installed. So far so good.

Tried out a different amp--same specs--but with an FM trap. Wow. 25% improvement at least in signal strength.

well produced video !!!!! informative

any suggestions on finding which external cable lead goes to which internal lead? I have multiple cable wires on the outside and I'd like to connect my antenna to the one that comes into my room.

Hi Tyler, Thanks for these jam-packed information videos. I have been testing antennas and found your videos to be the most informative. I have a tip that I just came upon. One of those "duh" moments... but thought it might also help someone else. I started with indoor ( no channels) then tried an attic ( 3 channels- 1 was Spanish so for me only 2 usable) and have decided on outdoor to get the channels I wanted. Each time I got a product I followed the directions and some were very poorly translated to English. The last antenna had directions that said to change the setting on the tv to "Air" not "Cable" when I did that I went from 9 channels to 24!!! This gave me the 3 major stations plus Fox. So I tried another antenna that I was about to put back in the box because it got 9 stations and this time it got 32. I am about to install everything so I have watched all of your videos and have these questions: *Should buy a Pre-Amp and a regular Amp? When I tested everything I was testing with an amp going into the tv. *Does it matter what order I hook everything to the tv? Should it be Co-Ax, Surge Protector, Amp, TV? or Co-Ax, Amp, Surge Protector, TV? *Would I be better off with the shortest length of Co-Ax by cutting off the extra and put on a new Co-Ax end or not? *Do airplanes cause a lot of interference with antenna signals? I live about 1 mile away from a small plane airport. Thanks!

Yes I have one of the old Bluebell antennas that requires one of those 75 ohm - 300 ohm conectors to the antenna from my Radio shack booster. What type of connector to the antenna should be used. I tried other ohm connectors and they don't work very long.I half to keep replacing them now because of water I guess.

Greetings Tyler. I enjoy your videos, one because I have installed lot of antenna for people in my area......and never to old to stop learning. This video I want to mention, in my experience if your cable is less than 100ft long or your very far a way from the broadcast station.... along with being not close to factories or places that could cause interference. In most of my cases the people Install the antenna with a pre-amp they get less channels, when I take the pre-amp off they get more channels and they're more reliable; and that's with a 100+ft cable. For example Channel WJW-FOX8 Cleveland, Ohio is one of the channels that are lost with pre-amps in my area due to a truck stop around the corner.

Tyler: I'm trying to find an antenna to pick up the Andromeda Channel located in the Andromeda galaxy. I have oriented the antenna toward the galaxy but still getting a lot of pixelization. A radiotelescope is out of the question because I live in an urban area and the zoning issues for such an invasive structure are prohibitive. I am considering a move to the Atacama Desert in Chile but I'm having some complications with my visa application. Is there a cheaper alternative available at Wal Mart that would allow me to mot disrupt my life? Thank you. Enjoying your videos.

Hey luv everything u do. I went to antenna web n they say no channels r available for me. I have a 30ft tower for now with a lava I got it for $5 n I get 26 channels my locals fade sometimes what pre shioyld I get the onn

I'm greatful for this video, very informative! God bless you brother!

I bought a Magnavox MG-ANT-104 and ran a channel scan through the power supply reciecver that rotates the ant. and I only got 3 channels and rotation only works sometimes. I removed it and connected ant. to TV without it and I get great reception on most loxal channels. Iwa shoping to get more channels that I sometimes got with old rabbit ears.

I have a RadioShack Amp that has 4 outputs. It has worked well for me for the past 4 years.

Am in Toronto and see the CN tower and am in the Great Lakes bowl with Buffalo NY across Lake Ontario. What the best antenna setup for me ?M8X 1V1 Best Regards, John

I was wondering if you would do a video on RG6 Quad Shield Direct Burial Coaxial Cable with the Gel inside and installing the compressing fittings on the Gel filled coax and also the best type of grounding block to use. i notice some ground blocks have different frequencies what is that all about? Thanks Dave in South Central PA.

Great video son, im starting a new phrase of my life to a more simple life. you have made these decisions much simplier. thanks.

Thanks for the info on the Walmart amp that I asked about on another of your videos

Antenna web usually doesn't give me much of any TV stations from my location. We've had one of those antennas you hate so much on a 25-ft pole for the last few years and it's been okay but as you know it's going downhill. But I did see another antenna on Denny's website called a double stacker. I was hoping maybe you could compare it with the channel Master and the windgard long range antenna. Our house is located about 82 83 mi away from the main antennas in Dallas and fort Worth. I really enjoyed your unbiased opinion on antennas cables and amplifiers. Don't let the manufacturers suck you in. Keep it real

Thanks for your knowledge! I haven’t had any luck with the “cheap” antennas. I am afraid to get the expensive stuff and it still not work. Could you help please? My zip is 40701

Will a preamp help for a couple channels that only work at certain times of day/certain weather conditions? I have a HDHomerun with 60+ channels and there are a couple that occasionally I can't tune to

I run the newer Channel Master CM777HD dual gain selectable pre amp which has a built in 700mhz LTE filter on my mast and RG6 down to a Commscope powered splitter. For distribution the Commscope CSAPDU9VPI is sweet. Its a powered 8 way splitter with unity gain. So whatever the signal is comming into the splitter is the exact same leaving on all 8 ports. Just another option, used mainly by CATV companies, just be sure to place a terminator on the -3.5db port and use the other 8.

I live out here in Johnstown western Pennsylvania and what antenna would you recommend for doing an attic installation? It is a big attic with high ceilings so size is not a gigantic issue.

Thank you for your videos. I have a rv with a winegard HD antenna with just the standard amp built in with the camper. My zip is 42207 and can only get 3 channels on a good day. Do you think a channel master will help me. Thanks David

great video !!!! good production!!!

Hey Tyler, thanks for the information! I'm looking at mounting an exterior antenna for my mom who lives at 91320. What do you recommend? She's a fair distance from Mount Wilson where there's a huge array of broadcast antennas (about 50 miles or so). Thanks again!

The critical factor is the signal to noise ratio. A weak signal will have a low signal to noise ratio at the antenna. The signal will then lose strength proportional to the length of the coax. Think of it like a partially filled water bucket with holes in the bottom, you won't be able to go very far before the bucket is empty. However, if you fill the bucket, the bucket still leaks, but since you start with more water, you can go farther before it is empty. An even better analogy is doing this during a dust storm. Adding amplifiers down the line is like adding water to the bucket. However, there is the problem of the mud buildup during the dust storm. The mud is noise and will eventually win. Better coax and low noise amplifiers can delay these effects and allow longer runs, but there is a limit beyond which these devices won't work any more.

I have a 18dp gain preamp now. If I switch it to a 30dp gain preamp would it make that much difference in signal strength?

Very helpful, Thanks!

I'm using an old Winegard 30 db preamp similar to the CM 7777. It cost $69 over 15 years ago, but works very well. Can't say that for the LNA 200. Why did Winegard discontinue the good 30 db preamp with FM trap?

I was wondering if you could help please, my question, can you mount wifi antenna and a TV antenna on the same pole?

Hi, I have a channel master 4 port amplifier. I still get some pixelation on local channels. Would the onn amp help ? Thanks

Hello my friend and thanks for the instruction and recommendations. I'm the typical "Jack of All Trades, Master of Some." I actually worked as a cable installer for about a year and a half after my retirement from the Army back in 2003, so I do kind of know my way around the block. I live in Bethel Park, PA which is a southwest suburb of Pittsburgh which is rolling hills, some small mountains with lots of trees and plenty of cell towers. For 5 years, I've been using a cheap, $20 RCA outdoor antenna since cutting the cord. I can usually get anywhere between 58-73 channels depending on the atmospherics, weather, time of day or price of tea in China. I can get channels (in some cases) from as far away as Cleveland or Morgantown, but usually no further than Youngstown. I've just purchased a Clearview 4 Max with a Clearview Juice Preamp. Unfortunately, I probably won't get to the opportunity to install the system until better weather arrives now. I have my set up for 5 TV's and am currently using an old cable inline dropamp in the basement. Yes, it is meant for Cable RF Power, but does give a good enough boost to make the TVs furthest away from the antenna recieve almost all of the channels the main set is receiving. I'll be replacing that old dropamp with an Antennas Direct 4 port inline amp when I'm ready to install everyting. My coax cables to reach all 5 sets are quite long so I'm 100% positive this will be necessary and it will probably be a bit more effective than that old cable amp. My biggest question is about the potential use of an LTE Filter. I do get plenty of pixelation from time to time, again depending on the same intangable items I mentioned above. If I do decide to purchase one of these little filters, based on what I've listed as equipment, where should I install this? Should it go into the 4 Max, at the pre-amp from the antenna befor it heads to the TV sets, or at the splitter when it first comes into the house and the first TV Set? Is it even necessary at all? Thanks so much and please keep on keeping us informed and away from the money grubbing "Cable/ Sat Pigs!"

Another great video. 💯👍💯👍

Hi Tyler, I have a NUTEK inside antenna with Gain light (green) and a amplification knob (0 to 100), I use a homeworx with a remote with it. I get around 6 or 7 stations daytime, but i can get sometimes upto 15 stations at night. I live in a ground level apartment, with other apartments and buildings around. (95354) This works good for me. I don't know how to add my other TV to it.

Hi.... I need an amp because I have a 60-70 foot coaxial run that is split when it comes in the house. Where should I put the preamp? If I need to put it inside, I’ve already run 50 feet of cable before it hits the amp. Thoughts?

I've had really good luck with a 300 to 75 ohm little cube with about 15' of speaker wire split and taped to the wall I curls and zig zags in opposite directions... looks kind of scrappy though.

Am I missing something? I didn't know you could buy anything Radio Shack anymore, yet here you are recommending one of their signal amplifiers. I have 3 different indoor antennas, depending on the time of day, and seasons of the year, I can get a few more marginal channels in addition to the approximately 5-6 I get all the time. Oddly, I am almost 60 miles in each direction from a major tv market. 1 antenna gets most stations from the north, while another gets them from the south. I believe ALL my antennas would benefit from better amplifiers....just need to find THE best.

I’ve had good results with the RCA preamp. It got 3 or 4 low power stations that I couldn’t get before. That gave me about 15-20 more channels.

I run my goofy antenna (yes, I had one of those you tell people not to but buy they do anyway) which worked great here in LA. I run through a TIVO OTA device and got rid of the supposed rotor as it did nothing. No splitter inline and a run of about 75 feet. Just lately I lost the lower number channels below 7-1 and a bunch of others along the spectrum. I have another antenna in the garage which I can put up as a replacement but it has no preamplifier. The antenna is still aimed in the same direction and the loss was sudden. I'm guessing a new antenna with the preamp installed is a better idea?

I have that Winegard preamplifier that you showed and have noticed difficulty pulling in stations that used to come in fine. How can I tell if the preamp is working?

Hi , great video! Just subscribed too. What amp would you recommend for zip code 60177 , South Elgin IL ? Also, after the antenna pre-amp would you recommend another in-line amp downline at the distribution point? (I'm cannibalizing a previous cable tv install where I don't have to run any new cables, however the distribution pont is on the other side of the house). Thank you.