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problem | TV+Radio distribution amplifiers Before you buy aerial equipment, please read our "Freeview Bible" eBook. Before you buy an aerial, filter or diplexer, please read our Technical Information. In general, there is no need to fit 75 Ohm terminators to unused amplifier or Loft Box outputs. Those amplifiers and Loft Boxes with an unused input might require a terminator to prevent interference. Where an amplifier is stated to have, for example, a 7dB gain, this refers to the amplification given to every output signal compared with the input signal. fa Connect this at the start of a long cable to overcome losses in the cable and/or in a splitter. Connect UHF source (or TV aerial) and VHF radio aerial to the inputs. (Photo shows "F" connectors with plastic dust caps fitted). You should use a decombiner or Diplex wall plates to separate VHF and UHF signals. Specifications: 1 VHF input 85-240 MHz. ("R" has Variable input attenuation 10 dB). The Labgear MSA283LP is powered by a separate Power Supply Unit that can be situated near any convenient power socket. No need for a socket in the loft. Ideal for DIY installation because it needs no power in the loft. The PSM114 PSU feeds power up the coaxial cable that originally connected the TV point to the TV aerial. Change the TV wall plate for a non-isolated wall plate. If a radio signal is required, use a TV/Radio diplex plate instead and connect an FM or DAB radio aerial to the MSA283LP in the loft. Uses only 'F' plugs to ensure a good connection, low losses and easy fitting. 8dB UHF gain at each output. 3dB noise figure. SkyLink compatible The MSA283LP can send remote commands back to the RF2 socket on a Sky Digibox or to a tvLink-Plus. This masthead amplifier can be fitted to the aerial pole or in the roof space as close as possible to the aerial. It receives its 12 volt power feed from the P1235 power supply which can be fitted anywhere in the coaxial cable leading from the aerial to the VCR or TV but the cable must not have anything connected that will block the power (such as an isolated wall plate socket or a "Y" splitter). Connections should be coated with silicone grease if installed outdoors. P1235 power supply to be installed as described above. It has a moulded UK 3-pin plug on a 145 cm (just under 5') lead. Requires an adjacent 230v AC power socket. TV plugs should be soldered to cable. Alternative version with threaded 'F' connectors:- Specifications: Also see twin-output power supplies, below. Why would you need these power supplies? These power supplies do the same job as the P1285/1, above, but they have an internal splitter feeding two output sockets to feed two separate television systems. This is handy if you are sharing an aerial with a neighbour or if you need to run a cable to a second TV. They can supply up to 85 ma of current and are fine for the WB1214 masthead amplifier, above and our DAT45 and DAT75 aerials if they are equipped with an MRD (See Televes aerial page). Why would you use a masthead amplifier? 1. You would normally use it where the signal provided by the aerial is slightly too low to feed a long cable and it is not possible to improve it by replacing the aerial with a better type. You would also use it where the signal is adequate but where the cable is picking up interference and can not be replaced with a better type of cable. (In the latter case you would fit an attenuator at the far end of the cable. This will reduce the signal to its original level AND reduce the level of interference. 2. You would use it in conjunction with a splitter or a PSU incorporating a splitter, to boos the signal before it is reduced by splitting. It is important to install the amplifier fairly close to the aerial because the cable between the aerial and amplifier can pick up interference, especially from mains wiring in the loft and from passing traffic. The amplifier will boost this interference so you should minimise the length of cable AND you should use double-shielded cable between the aerial and the amplifier. It is also recommended that you use double-shielded cable for the down feed from the amplifier. IMPORTANT: When a power supply is used to feed an amplifier upstairs, any wall plate MUST be a non-isolated type, otherwise the aerial signal will get through but the DC power won't. An isolated (decoupled) plate is often marked with a capacitor symbol -||- so if yours has this (or obviously has capacitors fitted inside) it won't work. In addition, any "TV plug" between the PSU and amplifier must be soldered to the cable, otherwise a poor or intermittent connection is likely to interrupt viewing now or in the future. SAFETY NOTICE: Electrical equipment which is installed in a loft or roof space should, wherever possible, be mounted on a brick or concrete surface. There have been rare instances of equipment catching fire so every precaution should be taken to prevent spread of fire. Powered equipment needs good ventilation and should be kept away from flammable materials such as cardboard, paper, plastic etc. Where a separate power supply is used, mount it on a wall with good ventilation. On no account lie it on a carpet or rug. VISION V20-3127 Masthead/Loft UHF/FM/DAB, Amp 27 dB FM Gain 2 dB British designed and built specifically for UK digital TV. Lowest noise figure in class. Pulls in weak signals for steady picture and clear sound when lesser mastheads cannot. Gold plated connectors and compartmentalised internal screens improve shielding. Almost impervious to local interference. Top quality components and superior plastics ensure fit-and-forget and long life span. Meets latest specs for low energy. Operate from 5V to 13V without performance degradation. Drive from DTT receiver with 5V line powering or from existing 12V supplies. Aerial inputs (3) with single output to decombiner (triplexer). Connections should be coated with silicone grease if installed outdoors. Amp and PSU use 'F' plugs. Please choose plugs to match your cable. Requires Diplex wall plates to separate UHF and VHF (or the triplex decombiner shown below). Or buy separately, below. V24-310 FM+DAB+UHF decombiner Vision (V24-310) (triplexer). 10 dB per output - Click HERE for full info Amp and PSU use 'F' plugs. Please choose plugs to match your cable. Amp and PSU use 'F' plugs. Please choose plugs to match your cable. Requires Diplex wall plates to separate UHF and VHF. Amp and PSU use 'F' plugs. Please choose plugs to match your cable. These Triax products have been added at the specific request of customers. Amp and PSU use 'F' plugs. Please choose plugs to match your cable. 12 volt 100 ma single-output mains-powered PSU for above amplifier. "OPTIMA" 4 way masthead/loft amplifier with power supply. Similar to UXF4 (above) but with ADJUSTABLE GAIN up to 20 dB per output. Ideal if you are uncertain how much amplification you need. Moderately low internal noise (typically only 2.5 dB). Requires 12v volt @ 65mA (suitable power supply included). "VISION" 4 way masthead/loft amplifier with power supply. UHF 470 - 860 MHz. Filters remove TETRA and other interference. Inter stage Gain adjustment of 12-20 dB. Noise figure of 1.4 dB. Maximum output 70 dBV. Gain flatness of 0.7 dB. Gold plated F-Connectors & internal screens improve shielding. Similar to Proception amplifiers. Right-click to download PDF data sheet Similar to MA20-4 (above) but with ADJUSTABLE GAIN up to 20 dB per output. Ideal if you are uncertain how much amplification you need. Very low internal noise (typically only 1.4 dB). Requires 5v to 12v. 12v volt power supply included. The power supply connects to the down-feed from any of the four outputs. The power supply can be installed near any convenient mains power point. Amp and PSU use 'F' plugs. Please choose plugs to match your cable. The following amp filters 4G and Tetra by covering channels 21 - 57 only. The 5 volt V23-560 PSU is obsolete and has been replaced by the 12 volt V23-2102G version, which is a direct replacement for all Vision amplifiers. Can I order these separately? Yes, by popular request. Apparently some receivers are able to supply 5 volts via the aerial feed and our amplifiers work with this, so you don't need to order a power supply. The 4 way (& 2 way) amplifiers both take 45 mA @ 5 volts DC. They can also run off a 12 volt supply. Amp and PSU use 'F' plugs. Please choose plugs to match your cable. (Other masthead and loft amplifiers available. Please email Technical with your requirements). Distribution amplifier with 2 separate inputs to distribute FM-DAB, UHF frequencies to 8 outputs + 1 high gain output. 16 dB variable attenuation controls on VHF/UHF inputs. Fully screened. Female 'F' connectors. Rejects all other frequencies outside of the UHF band. Ideal for reducing impact of interfering signals caused by TETRA, PMR and GSM mobile-phone transmissions. 8 dB gain. Maximum input level of 82 dBuV. Maximum output 90 dBuV on split outputs, 98 dBuV on the Full port. Full port enables system to be expanded by adding a series of taps. Automatic line power facility 12V 50 ma. Short circuit protection. Internal mains power supply fitted with 13A mains plug. You should use a decombiner or Diplex wall plates to separate VHF and UHF signals. Uses 'F' plugs. To ensure the best possible reception you would be wise to use double-screened coaxial cable. No point in buying the best aerial then using poor quality cable! Read more about this on page 8 WF100 cable is what Sky use for digital satellite installation. Full reels and Short lengths (up to 30 metres) can be supplied. Before you buy a filter, please read our Technical Information. Your Freeview TV broadcasts are often transmitted within a narrow group of UHF channel frequencies called a "Group". You can reduce or eliminate some types of interference by adding a "passband filter". It will help to minimise interference from other transmitters and from emergency services and mobile phone masts. This may be more important if you are using a wideband or log-periodic aerial. Filtering out unwanted signals will reduce the load on a masthead amplifier and will free up some UHF channels so that you can use them to pipe an RF signal from a satellite TV receiver, DVD and/or camera to other TV sets. Normally, the filter will be fitted close to the aerial, before a masthead amplifier. However, if you have poor quality coaxial cable, which is picking up strong local interference, you may need to fit the filter (or an additional filter) at the bottom end of the cable. You will also need 'F' plugs or leads with 'F' plugs fitted. The UK government is selling off the UHF TV channels 61 to 68 for use with 4G mobile phones. These channels are expected to come into use in early 2013. If your home is near to a mobile phone mast carrying 4G signals, there's a possibility that your Freeview channels could be affected. Obviously you won't know until it happens and, at that point, you could fit a filter. If, however, you are installing a new aerial and/or cable now, it makes sense to fit a filter at the same time. This is especially important for aerial installations having a masthead amplifier because the filter should be fitted between the aerial connection and the amplifier. An easy job to do while the aerial is being installed but not so easy once the man with the ladders has gone! Normally, the filter will be fitted close to the aerial, before a masthead amplifier. However, if you have poor quality coaxial cable, which is picking up strong local interference, you may need to fit the filter (or an additional filter) at the bottom end of the cable. You will also need 'F' plugs or leads with 'F' plugs fitted. NOTE: If you fit a Group A or B Bandpass filter (above) there is usually no need to fit a 4G filter as well. Please choose from dropdown list, below. Order code = for channels FRI70 FRINGE (GROUP A) 21 to 34 pass filter (Resistor not required) Please note that Fringe pass filters are unscreened. Connections should be protected with silicone grease if mounted outdoors. Download and read "Piping TV Around the House" if you are not sure. A double notch filter, which can be tuned to reject one or two unwanted UHF channels. Not usable for less than three channel spacing because adjacent channels will also be attenuated. For combining/decombining TV aerial with Radio aerial signal to send down one coaxial cable. (At the other end you will need a decombiner plate or another V25-100 to split the signals. See page 15 for our GLO28 wall plate). The diplexer has "F" connectors and is supplied in a weatherproof plastic housing for mounting directly on a pole. However, it may be mounted indoors. It requires no power. It has no DC pass capability. (40-260 MHz VHF and 460-862 MHz UHF split.) Not SkyLink compatible. For combining/decombining TV aerial with Radio aerial signal to send down one coaxial cable. (At the other end you will need a decombiner plate or another V24-210 to split the signals. See page 15 for our GLO28 wall plate). The diplexer has "F" connectors and is supplied in a weatherproof plastic housing for mounting directly on a pole. However, it may be mounted indoors. It requires no power. It has UHF 12v 100 ma DC pass capability. UHF insertion loss < 0.6 dB. VHF insertion loss < 0.4 dB. (4-240 MHz VHF and 470-862 MHz UHF split.) Not SkyLink compatible. To reject TETRA and GSM interference (with F connectors). DC blocked (does not pass power to a masthead amplifier). UHF aerial diplexers A diplexer can be used to connect two differently grouped aerials to a single cable without mutual interference. It can also be used as a bandbass filter if only one of the two inputs is connected. (The unused input should have a 75 Ohm 'F' terminator fitted.) Connections should be protected with silicone grease if mounted outdoors. Obsolete Diplexers (for reference only - they are no longer manufactured) FRI64 FRINGE (A+37 to E) 21-37 + 40-68 aerial/aerial combiner Diplexer An aerial/aerial Diplexer is actually a filtered UHF aerial combiner which has two inputs for TV aerials that point in different directions and pick up signals from different channels. Normally you can't combine these signals because you would get "ghosting" or "cancellation" of signals. However, the diplexer allows through two specific bands of UHF channel frequencies while filtering out the opposite bands from each aerial. It can also be used with a single aerial to filter out unwanted TV channels, leaving those UHF channel numbers free for you to use for your VCR, DVD, Satellite Receiver, Ondigital receiver RF output, Game Station, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||