PBD HDTV Preamplifier, TV Antenna Amplifier Signal Booster, HD Digital VHF UHF Amplifier, with 4G 5G LTE Filter, Professional-Grade Signal Booster

Wow, I can't believe the difference this little gadget has made! The PBD HDTV Preamplifier with 4G LTE Filter is a game-changer for my TV setup.Setting it up was a piece of cake. The instructions are straightforward, and I had it up and running in no time. Plus, it's pretty compact, so finding a spot for it was no trouble at all.But what really blew me away is the signal boost it delivers. I used to get those annoying pixelated screens and signal dropouts, especially during the big game or when watching my favorite shows. With this preamplifier, those problems are history. My TV signal is now crystal clear, with no interruptions whatsoever.The 4G LTE filter is another cool feature. It blocks out any interference from mobile networks, so you can enjoy your shows without worrying about signal disruptions.And it's not just about performance; this thing feels solid and well-made. I'm confident it'll last for ages and keep my TV signal in top shape.In a nutshell, the PBD HDTV Preamplifier is a must-have if you want to upgrade your TV experience. It's easy to use, it works like a charm, and it's made my TV time way more enjoyable. No more fuzzy screens or dropouts – this little device is a total winner! I'm super happy with it, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's tired of TV signal problems.

I ordered this antenna preamp to specifically mate with the latest PBD antenna (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHMSTFF, you can see my posted review for that antenna without any preamp). My HoA is ..err…” on my case” for having too large an antenna for their old tired eyes, so in the interest of keeping the peace I’m searching for alternatives.An antenna preamp will do two things – (1) make up for coaxial cable and splitter losses, and (2) maybe- MAYBE – pull in some weaker channels that don’t have enough signal to register with the TV for either any picture or a pixelated picture. It will NOT improve the signal-to-noise ratio of your signal – the antenna preamp amplifies any in-band RF energy (signal or noise) and even adds a little bit of noise of it’s own. But if you live in a marginal signal area, it’s certainly worth trying. The results below are typical of how the amplifier performed in my specific case.I first tested the advertised gain of the preamp using the VHF and UHF channels in my area, using the RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer (https://www.amazon.com/Studio-Explorer-WSUB1G-spectrum-analyzer/dp/B0789D75S5). The results for Hi-VHF channels 8 and 10 are shown in the first 2 images; the indicated gain is approximately 13 dB +/- 2dB, about the claimed gain in the product description. I did a similar test on the UHF channels in the area (not shown in pictures), with displayed gains of about 20 dB +/- 2dB, just slightly less than the claimed number but not a big issue.S/N ratio is difficult to measure with OTA TV transmissions, so I went right to the bottom line- how many more watchable channels, if any, can I get if I use this amplifier. I used an older Emerson/Funai TV (LC320EM1F) and did A/B-type channel searches with and without the amplifier in the circuit. Those results are shown in the next two photographs. I don’t think I need to tell you which picture is which. Note that these results include quite a few Spanish-speaking channels from Mexico. The Tijuana border is about 70 miles from me, but I have no clue how far away the transmitting towers are for some of these additional channels are.Another menu displayed something the manual calls “channel quality” with no further technical elaboration. I picked a channel (6.1) that was highly pixelated with no amplifier and came in fine with the amplifier in line. The A/B comparison of the “channel quality” with the amp in and out is shown in the final two photographs.Obviously, the amplifier will be installed with the antenna on my roof if and when the HoA police descend in force. This amp definitely gets 5 stars from me, just keep in mind that your results will be highly dependent on your physical location (hill, valley, etc.), the height of your antenna, and sometimes the time of day (TV signals, especially VHF, propagate much further at night). This amp is definitely worth your consideration, and FYI will work with any VHF/UHF combination antenna that has no active electrconics built in.

Installed last Fall, Inspected a little bit ago. I always check the tightness of the coax cables every year or so. The coax connector on the power supply cracked the case when I snugged the cable with my 7/16th wrench. Taped it up with some electrical tape. Went up on the roof and checked the coax connectors going into the amplifier box and very lightly snugged the coax and heard a small cracking noise and stopped before anything broke. Plastic cases may not fare to well out in the weather. But it's still working great, so no issues. Just be gentle!