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Terk 15dB Broadband Cable Amplifierx$79.95
  (12 reviews)
Best Price: $86.64 $79.95
With the growing popularity of broadband cable, cable modems and off-air HDTV antennas, there are a number of obstacles that can degrade signal performance, such as when a cable is split into multiple paths, long cable runs, or by having multiple TV sets or broadband devices in a home. Choosing the right amplifier helps protect the integrity of your entertainment signal. The TERK AMP-15 is designed specifically to ensure a quality broadband cable, cable modem or off-air HDTV antenna signal. In addition, the AMP-15 supports two-way communication - required for broadband cable devices - traditional amplifiers don't.The TERK AMP-15 is a high-performance 15dB amplifier designed specifically to improve the signal strength needed for broadband cable and UHF/VHF/FM/HDTV antenna reception, and guarantees quality signal levels for longer cable runs. It allows for the two-way cable communication required for broadband cable devices via a passive return - traditional amplifiers block the communication from a PC back to the Internet or from a cable box back to the service provider. For the best results, and to prevent signal degradation, the AMP-15 should be installed where the cable service or off-air antenna first enters the home - before it is split to multiple paths.
MPN: AMP-15 - UPC: 034405001522
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Customer Reviews
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Terk 15db broadband cable amplifier
By A3INN7DM3WT5S7 on 2006-10-03
Exactly what I needed. After trying other amps, which did not improve my reception significantly, I installed this one and now my entire cable experience is perfect. ALL the digital channels and premium movie channels have no more block noise and [audio / video] dropouts.
Also, not in the manual, the unit may be powered through a "power injector" downstream from the amp. This really simplifies the installation, as the power supply does not have to be local to the amp.
Overall, a very fine product.
15dB Broadband Cable Amplifier....OK in my book
By A19WEEHDDXTW4T on 2007-03-08
Product worked as expected. It improved picture quality on all TVs in my home and boosted cable broadband performance at the same time. Just hook it up where cable enters your home and forget it.
Only two problems I had. 1 - The plastic clam shell it comes in is a pain to open. 2 - The power line is a coax cable. So while the picture looks like the amplifier functions as a splitter, the extra port is for power only.
Otherwise, it's worth the money.
No More Fuzzies
By AE2VEGB0TOWS7 on 2007-01-03
Made my sad eyes smile with much much clearer pictures. Easy to install and built tough.
Well worth the money
By A327528ZV6N4BS on 2007-07-05
I was getting fuzzy analog channels, digital channels that would break apart, and my cable modem would sometimes loose its connection. I have maybe a 100-foot run from the attic to the cable signal consumers. My cable modem was reporting a -17 dBmV signal level where -15 is the spec'ed minimum. After installing this product, my cable modem reports -4 dBmV and a +4 dB improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio. All of my signal quality problems went away. I bought the right thing.
I would encourage people with poor signal to also make sure that your cabling is good. RG6 cable should be used, and that there aren't any cuts in the cabling.
15dB Broadband Cable Amplifier
By A2Q7TEHZLDNCOD on 2007-01-13
I was disappointed in this product. When I attached it at the cable source it created probles for my broadband connection and living TV set. I did install it at my TV on the second floor where I was originally having signal deterioration and it worked for awhile. I would first suggest having your cable company in and "tweak" your cable throughput - it shouldn't cost you anything other than sitting around waiting for a service call. I no longer have it installed and will resell it on ebay.
- Fine Product-Solved Internet Modem Signal Level Problem
By A3ESD9TOW22SIZ on 2007-06-09
I purchased this amp in Oct 2006 to solve a low signal power level problem at the Internet cable modem. The analog TV channels were a bit snowy too. I have 2 TVs and the modem so the signal is split 3 ways. The cable tech told me 2 years ago that the signal levels to the house were within spec (3dBm) so he suspected attenuation in the house wiring. The modem was seeing -11dBm. This is marginal and there were numerous drop outs.
The modem now sees +5dBm or so with amp. I get the same Signal to Noise ratio (35dB) with or without the amp. I was afraid it might degrade the signal. The analog TV channels are snow free.
This is a good product that reliably solved my problem. It must be installed as the first device in line (before any splitters). Any other place just makes the noise bigger along with the signal.
- Great product
By A3R3GWP7JG63GJ on 2007-07-28
I received this product and had it installed within the 30min. It's very easy to install and works great. I have highspeed internet and Cable tv and it works great with both. The signal was clear and allowed me to add more tvs 5 in all.
- Don't bother
By A2TODK68E1N3JP on 2007-04-05
The first one was DOA, and it took days to arrange for a replacement. Not worth the hassle.
- Terk 15dB Broadband Cable Amplifier
By A1HZSQ1YEER0L8 on 2008-03-22
This product works as stated, boosting the signal from your cable line. I would have liked to have seen more of a jump in the performance, but it DID boost the signal.
- Working great
By A24PYSBZWZJWM2 on 2008-07-07
I bought this a few months ago to tackle issues with my digital cable signal. I was having trouble with pixelation on HD and premium channels.
The second I hooked this up, the pixelation has 99.9% disappeared.
I placed this at the end of a long run of coaxial cable and it works perfectly. It works with digital cable and does not affect my cable internet. A solid solution for hours of frustration on the phone with the cable company.
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| Product Features |
- Designed to improve overall signal strength
- Supports two-way communication via a passive return
- Boosts signals for long cable runs
- Enables the clear transmission of signals when using multiple broadband devices at one time
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