TV Antenna Signal Amplifier | 4-way Amplified Splitter - Channel Master CM-3414

Channel Master TV Antenna Signal Amplifier 4-port Distribution Amplifier CM-3414
Using a conventional TV signal splitter to distribute a TV antenna signal to multiple televisions in a home can sometimes lead to signal degradation to the point of pixelation and channel loss. A better solution would be to use a distribution amplifier or an amplified splitter, such as the Channel Master CM-3414 featured in today's video. This amplifier splits a TV signal 4 ways, providing an 8-db boost to each port, providing a robust signal to all televisions connected to your Master TV Antenna (MATV) home system.
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[kalijasin]

Splitter actually improved my picture. I replaced the grounding block coupler with a grounded two way splitter. The signal went from 72% to 44% but the picture is no longer pixelating and breaking up .. its solid now.

[cableapostle]

I case some of you don't know... splitters will cut down the signal, as little as 3.5 dB. That 3.5 dB loss is just off of a two-way splitter. If you use a four-way, you will cut your signal as little as 7.5 dB and a 8 way will cut it down to 11 dB or a little more. This is why you get bad picture quality or mo signal at all, when you used them. As far as amplifier goes, they will only help with amplitude signal and not signal to noise or MER parameters! I will say this.. before to split the signal check the signal levels and MER (signal to noise ratio) first! Amplifier is not magic to your tv signals. Amplifies will boost noise and any trash a$$ signals to come with the reception also. Too much amplification will also distort to signal, especially if the modulation is QAM. Make sure your have a decent amount of MER dB levels before you split the signal. No component can fix a bad MER.

[zandig]

Cheers ✌️📶📶 im getting the best reception and the most channels ive ever pulled in even in sketchy weather and my towers are largely 70+miles away cheers 🍻📶✌️

[fredntalo]

thanx alot & very grateful for such amusing lessons.

[jessapaanoteamm.a]

thank u for sharing your idea sir..new subscriber from true colors tv

[chrome]

It comes with a 6ft coax for the power into outlet can i use a longer cable say double that like 12ft coax thanks

[HarmonsHarbor]

I just bought the new model of this by Channel Master (it’s the one that’s black) and it’s phenomenal. Well worth spending the $55 just to not have any issues with old splitters connected to mast amplifiers. It’s installed in the basement and going out to 3 TVs.

[neild]

If I have 3 TVs in my house do I need a 4 way amplifier or?

[deepsudeep]

I have apartment cable which is split 2 ways for internet and tv. I am getting same pixelated videos as you. I will try getting an amplifier

[davidplanet]

You can just go for a 1 way amplifier or masthead amplifier and put your splitter on the output. The multiple output amplifiers do the same but the splitter is built in.

[RavenVargas]

Thanks for the very helpful awesome vid

[timlist]

Wish my tv would show me the signal level coming in.

[lughead]

Have you done a video about muti antennas to one "IN" line to an Amp?

[ItsmeAndygNUFC]

All of a sudden mine keeps tripping the circuit breaker every few hours which is really confusing as its only runs off 12 volts

[Hots]

I ❤️my cm3414
still going strong since 2015.

[alex]

讃喇 (IT'S MAIN GREAT WOW BRAVO NICE

[stevejohnson]

My house is a single run, but that's because I had a lot of gain at the rooftop amplifier. Instead of splitters I used a drop-tap at first three of the four TVs. Trying that with splitters would have failed. Unfortunately drop-taps aren't readily available at the consumer level. Too bad I can't recommend them, as they solve some sticky problems cheaply.

[Nicholas_Chris]

Great video Northcoaster Hobby! For antenna a signal amplifier splitter is mandatory so you won't lose signal. I remember as a kid we had a VHF-UHF antenna and a two output splitter, we had two TVs All 3 VHF channels had crystal clear picture but the other 3 UHF channels had horrible picture. UHF Channel 21 had good picture but channels 40 and 42 had awful picture. We didn't knew at that time about signal amplifier splitter. In the end we used the VHF-UHF antenna for VHF reception and each TV had a separate UHF antenna. All my antennas were installed in the attic. On TV we had a 2 female antenna input and 1 male antenna output connector for 75 ohms. Later when I got into antenna and satellite TV hobby I learned about signal amplifiers and attenuator. In my current installation I have on one cable FM, VHF High, UHF and Satellite signal. Due to very long cable I use amplifiers for both antenna and satellite, mounted directly on the Sat-Antenna diplexer, as for antenna I use an 18 Db gain amplifier with a 5 volt power inserter and a 4 output signal amplifier 5Db gain. The signal strength and quality is excellent on both satellite and digital TV, as for FM I use an VHF attenuator and I get all channels clear in stereo.

[trainmaster]

You have the best review videos. Thank you. Question: Can I use a distribution amp after or with my antenna pre-amp? My present setup doesn't allow me to use a 2 port passive slitter as there is a little too much signal loss. Does this distribution amp come in a two port model. Thank you.

[andyrabinotvtech]

WOW Nice tutorial, thanks for sharing