is the amplifier that comes w/50 m Amplified HDTV antenna the same type as what they sell seperately? what is the difference between a usb amplifier?
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It looks like the same antenna with the amp installed in line between the antenna and TV. I did not buy the amplified unit because I see all of the TV towers from my window. Like any amplifier it makes a weak signal stronger. But, if you are too close the amp would be a detriment. The amp looks like it adds 15+- miles to reception USB refers to the power plug. You have USB plugs on your computer and hopefully on your TV. With the USB model, the amp gets its power from your TV USB plug rather than having to plug it into the wall socket like the one shown in the photo. Check your TV to see if it has a convenient USB plug before you buy into that.
745939
No, the supplied hardware is all you need. This is a great antenna for rang but they do make faster usb adapters now.
1146784
The analog Co-axil port on my TV is not broken...the TV works just fine. I currently have an antenna and just need to boost the signal. The signal boost I purchased does not work, but is receiving power from the outlet, but the booster itself does not work. I know this because I tested the power cord send with the amplifier with a mutlimeter. I would prefer to have another amplifier sent, not an antenna and I do not want to convert to HDMI because my TV has no available HDMI ports left.
586019
Antennas Direct recommends it, so I bought the 8 terminal one they recommended, and it works great on 6 TVs in various areas of the house, and with several hundred feet of cable attached. If you have one TV and are using a 30' cable, you may not need a amplifier, but I would not know. By the way the Amplifier I bought cost $75 to $85, so they are not cheap---but they do work.
1721259
I have the 50' one which doesn't have an amplifier. The only one with an amp is the 100' one and I don't know where the amp. is on that one. (Sorry)
801361
I'm sorry - I miunderstood. Yes it does come with a USB cable but I sent it back due to poor performance. I get a much better signal with a non USB powered antenna. The best I found is the LEAF HD indoor antenna. Paul
624491
Try it. It might work. I have my outdoor antenna, and have this amplifier near my HDTV in the basement. It has worked so far.
2209126
I do not use a amplifier. I do not know if a specific amp matters. This antenna has a 50 mi. range. If you are close to the outer limits of the range it may benefit you to use a amp.
311690
go to getmyelectronics.com under antennas look for the RF Antenna adapter (coax), it says it for small portable digital tv antenna adapter esp. RCA $13.99 I had same problem looking for one as I have the RCA digitalTV DHT235A 3.5" I'm ordering mine now.
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No. This amp is intended for an external (outside) antenna. I had one of the flat antenna's you are using or considering. My experience was negative. It was junk. Regular rabbit ears did a better job than the Winegard. If you have a 100' run you may well need to amp it. Have you looked at TVFool and entered your address to see what stations you get and how strong or weak they are? http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid;=29
586446
Yes, HD1850. Sorry this was not made clear in my review. I made the assumption my review would be attached to the actual product as it was displayed and identified on Amazon's site. Great antenna... Still loving it!
1847571
The amplifier comes with a usb cable, if your tv has a usb port it can get power from that, otherwise it comes with an ac adapter for power. You definitely need the amp plugged in and hooked up though if you want to get all the channels it can. In some areas, close to the transmit towers you may pick up some stations without the amp, but usually you will have to have it hooked up to get clear reception.
495442
hey, i'm in the same prob here, looking for something to boost my weak signal for my regular tv. I don't use cable, just rabbit ears. Any sugestion which antenna is best or should i go look for booster?
1535896
USB Sync Dock is the EXACT same thing with HDMI port, HD Radio Antenna, and Optical Output. It's just lacking those HDMI cable, Composite Cable and USB Adaptor which are cheap individually. You can get HDMI, USB Adaptor, for as low as $3 each including shipping. Don't need to worry about the quality coz it's 720P only and I've compared to $3 cables to monster, they are the same!
1157986
I don't know about that stuff....I have it connected between an antenna and an older TV and it works great....have never used the HDMI or USB ports
1409680
ALL the stations I get are 60 miles or closer, with some less than 30 miles and there is no over-amplification apparent in any of them; from the bottom to the top. I have a long run of cable with 2 connectors and have split to a second TV with NO issues at all. One TV is HD 1080P and the other is not. The clarity on all channels is excellent. It can't improve a poor signal but will give you all that is received.
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Either. If you have a USB port on your tv then it plugs into the tv. If you don't have a USB port then plug it into the wall. Our amplifier didn't work. I called customer service when I wound up getting no channels and they said to unplug the amplifer and try another channel scan and sure enough, I found 9 channels.