Televes T-Force Dual Input Antenna Preamp Review
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- This is a sponsored review of the Televes T-Force Dual Input Preamplifier model 560483. This preamp has a ton of features not present in most other preamps including automatic gain control, band filtering, and dual inputs. How well does it work?
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Ordered today. Not sure when, how, why the on/off switch is to be set . Ordered two yagi small RCA ANT751E roof top antenna. Thanks!
As I understand it, you live in the perfect situation for testing the multipath capabilities. Please hook this up to dual antennas and test it. I'm thinking of adding a second antenna to pull in channels in the opposite direction, and if this works, it'd solve my issue.
@@donmiller1457 It should be off with that antenna.
I'm finding the same price for both the Televes 560483 and the Televes 560383. Wouldn't it be better to at least have the option for two antenna inputs? Seems like it would be an added potential feature for the same price.
Thanks for reviewing this product. I purchased it based on your review and installed at my cabin where I have weak signals. This worked perfect. I went from receiving 2 channels and their subs to all 5 available and their subs. Thank you.
Just received my Televes pre-amp. I purchased the single antenna unit. Took me about 20 minutes to install and run a scan. I picked up 10 additional channels and improved on picture quality as well as loading time. I’m pulling from the Philadelphia region. Fantastic results! Thank you!!
Glad to hear the good results Lance.
I am impressed with this amp. I installed it and a smaller older antenna I had at the same time. Pointed the antennas in opposite directions. Came up with several more channels and all rock solid for signal.
I installed. New Televes antenna two months ago. It works great and I have better reception compared to the previous Clear Stream antenna. It’s certainly made better.
Thanks for another spot on recommendation. Replaced my very good Amplify preamp with the current Televes 560483 now that the snow is off the roof. A big improvement not so much in signal strength over my old amp but a much better and consistant solid signal. Although a few of the lowest signals are breaking up this morning but I had no signal at all most of the winter with the old preamp. The Amplify is a slightly different setup being it had a VHF/UHF diplexer built in if you are running dedicated antenna while this one has a combined for multiple of the same type of antenna. So I needed to dig up a diplexer to first combine seperate VHF/UHF Harrisburg market antenna and use the other for the Philadelphia market antenna. This one really does what is advertised even with a overpowering signal from a close tower and being 70 or so miles from the towers and in a valley.
Hi Tyler. I. So glad I saw your video. I ordered the force duel input. Before I only received 10 channels. After I installed, I received 31 stations. The signal went up 25 to 35 %. I appreciate your channel. I’ve been following you for years. Before I only received a cbs and pbs networks. Now I have all networks. I have 2 antennas pointing opposite directions. My antennas are 40 mile range but I’m receiving channels 74 miles away with full signal. Thank you
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I got to say, Televes is a good company. They’ve been around since the 50s and they handle with manufacturing, testing and distribution of their antennas and products.
Thank you so much Tyler for telling us about this company! Also, nice lab coat. Maybe you can have Tyler the Conspiracy Nut steal it from you in another video.
he is reading from a script dude
@@unclefester6033 I know, but it’s good to know that there reliable antenna companies. Also, it’s good that he prepares a script. That way, he knows what to say and if he slips up, then he won’t forget what he was saying.
It has improved the quality of the image for many channels. Colors are more vibrant and the subchannels don't look so pale as before. And I'm using it with my indoor antenna. Got to find your video about installing antennas in condos where they don't let you do it
The unit arrived on Friday and installed yesterday (Saturday)... rescanned and picked up an additional 24 channels. Watching the previous fringe channels are now solid and clear... I have similar long run (50 ft/ 20m) from Antenna to distribution box and it has made all the difference. Definitely would recommend.
Did you use this unit to replace a different preamp? If so, what were you using before
Did you need a power source for the amp , and did you mount the amp at the tv or at the antena thanks
Just bought and received and installed the boss Televes antenna you reviewed, it is working FANTASTIC ! Thank you. Only suggestion is that Televes would PUT ALL small items that are being shipped loose inside the box......into a large heavy plastic bag. Everything worked okay, VERY happy with the purchase.
I've been using the Televes for a couple of weeks, and am quite pleased with it. The gain adjustment is very sensitive and the feature itself is terrific. I love being able to control each antenna separately, even though the amplified signal from a weaker station on ONE antenna, can adversely affect stronger signals going to the OTHER antenna. I've learned to keep the weaker station at lower amplification.
Thanks for sharing this info!
Ive always used a pre-amp for my setup because of the long cable run. My system works like a charm. 40 consistent channels, and I could get a few more if I had a rotor setup.
For those people hating on a good preamp with a junk antenna, remember: "garbage in, garbage out"
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Yes I agree.
"garbage in, garbage out"
Sadly there are millions of people in this country who never learned that mistake. Those are the folks who are fodder for all the poor products mentioned on this channel. I expect that the folks who don't get it never even heard the motto or else it went in one ear and out the others.
my pre amp did not come with a power supply or could I see tv out to tv or two antenna s in...
I was thinking about getting cable, but after watching a few videos you have convinced me :)
I'm impresses with your presentation. I'm a tv broadcast engineer who with over 30 years of experience working on TV transmitters and receivers. I have a televes antenna with a different pre-amp and I always wondered about their claim of filtering cellular signals. Good job.
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Band Stop Filters. Band Stop Filters and other filters are
nothing new. Been around for a Long Time.
Important to note that an LTE filter from a few years ago may not be the same as an LTE filter today. What was UHF TV a few years ago is in the LTE band now. You may need a new filter. This "post repack" unit covers the actual TV bands of 2021.
Tyler, thanks for all the great info you put up through your channel. The hard work and clear, detailed analysis are really appreciated. I'm on the coast of Florida about 60 miles from Orlando. I purchased the ClearStream 4 max based on your reviews and it's been performing very well, overall, especially since we are at the outer envelope of signal range. I do get some pixelation, and occasional complete signal loss on a couple of the normally strong and clear stations when atmospheric conditions decline or some other kind of interference kicks up. Based on your review of the Televes preamp, and its automatic gain control feature, I decided to buy one (the single input version) to see if it could help boost my signal reception when it's needed without overpowering signals that don't need it. When I put it in line, the strangest thing happened. I lost most of my strong, local market stations (WESH 2, WKMG 6, PBS 24, WFTV 9, WKCF 18, etc.) and started pulling in a mess of random stations from NE, N, and NW (Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Savannah...which is 260 miles away!) all off the back of my antenna! The only thing I can figure is that the preamp was massively increasing my gain, across the spectrum, with no automatic adjustment, thereby crushing the stations that were normally coming in from where I have the antenna pointed (S, SW) and capturing broadcasts off the back of the antenna which are normally way too weak to even detect. Do you think I received a faulty preamp from Televes or did I totally misunderstand what the automatic gain control is supposed to do? I reached out to Televes US, in Colorado, but they have not gotten back to me with any useful response. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.
You received a bunch of crazy TV stations due to a tropospheric ducting event that happened over the past two days. It had nothing to do with the preamp. Try it again tomorrow.
@@AntennaMan Tyler, I should have given you a clearer explanation of the timing of this strange reception event. I installed the preamp on April 10. The loss of my local stations and the "never before" reception of all the distant stations from the opposite direction my antenna is pointed happened then. That was well before the tropospheric event you mentioned. I called Televes on Monday, the 12th, and spoke with a very nice woman there named Deeann. I've been waiting to get info and guidance from her primary technician since then. I finally thought to write to you today for advice while still waiting for input from Televes. Your mention of tropospheric ducting was certainly intriguing, though, and triggers another question. If that kind of event happened to enhance signal propagation from the north, would it, at the same time, suppress signal strength and reception from closer local stations to the south?
I'm pretty sure this is one of the best preamps I've ever seen
I went to the Televes Web Site and poked around there for awhile. Some interesting products!
This is perfect timing I was just looking for a preamp
This one just sold out. If you don't need two inputs on this preamp the single input option is available at the link below: bit.ly/33r0DtR
You can also reach out to Javier of Televes directly to order the dual input preamp:televes.usa@televes.com
I'm going to seriously consider getting one of these, thanks.
This one just sold out. If you don't need two inputs on this preamp the single input option is available at the link below: bit.ly/33r0DtR
You can also reach out to Javier of Televes directly to order the dual input preamp: televes.usa@televes.com
@@AntennaMan I have become acquainted with him, actually I got an Avant X from them that I am beginning to set up which will also power their preamps. Televes also have some good meters but good is not cheap in the case of meters.
Ordered. Have an older Televes already but unfortunately it died so perfect timing for this next gen unit .... thanks!!
It works great specially eliminating harmonic distortions on the vhf band.
This combiner is working wonders for me.
Because of you I just bought one from the link you gave me. Hope it does the job on the 180 out . Best Regards Jack Hreha.
I ordered one, too for two dissimilar antennas (both hi VHF and UHF) aimed not quite 180 out. The issue in my case is the larger antenna (Winegard) is picking up local UHF and VHF off the back and is out of sync with the smaller antenna pointing at the stronger local stations. I require an amp on the larger antenna as those stations are near-fringe. I am hoping this, along with a new coax run to simplify and shorten the run from the antenna fixes it all. It appears this is what it is designed for.
Ordered & received the Televes Dual Imput Pre-Amp. Will install tomorrow weather permitting.
I have a 2 separate antennas on 1 pole. Main is a Channel Master EXTREMEtenna Long Range Multi-Directional Outdoor TV Antenna CM-4228HD & combine with the other which is the Stellar Labs VHF Deep Fringe. Both are currently connected to a Combiner.
Will post an update in a couple of days. This system is for the wife who wants as many stations as possible.
Keep me posted on your results
I just set up my Televes Dual Input PreAmp and compared it with my 30-year old Channel Master CM7777 preamp. Turns out there wasn't too much difference. A bit better signal on some channels, and a bit worse on a few others. I'm about 30 miles from the Seattle area transmitters. My setup is two attic-mounted antennas (one UHF and one VHF) with about 40-ft of RG6 coax from the antennas to the entertainment center. I do like the Televes feature with two outputs on its power supply so I could remove the splitter that feeds my TV and my Tivo DVR. So, for now, I'm leaving the Televes installed.
Hey Tyler, saw the vid on Televes and checked out their website as well as searched through your older videos. Found the one you did on the Ellipse Mix. I’ve ordered one and want to see what it can do in this tough terrain area of Bloomington IN. Lots of hills, valleys and to add to my pain, we live in condo HOA. Lol. I’ll let y’all know how it does when I get it set up. Great service too, that you provide getting us core cutters the latest on all the products!! Thanks!
HOA restrictions on outdoor antenna are illegal. See the FCC law below: www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule
Nice! I just ordered 2 of these (1 for me, 1 for the maw and paw). Hoping it solves some of the issues I'm having. Should help us both as we can now run 2 antennas pointed differently.
The reviews are great and a friend bought one. The only thing he doesn't like, living in the NW are the cheap plastic tie to the mast. He is going to try a different way to strap the booster box to the pole. A metal strap at least a hose clamp is what is needed. He said the amp inside the plastic weather proof container is very good. Since we get a lot or rain & wind in the NW, especially along the coast, some durable is really needed. Why Televes is using a plastic strap is beyond me. I am still using my CM 7888 and it works well.
I ( Bethlehem, PA) just installed my 5/15/22 and it was well worth every penny, my house is about 75-80 miles from the Philly transmission towers, my antenna in a large Channel Master
Twaskyou for the information My friend Blessings.
Excellent informative video. I've been a Televes customer for years. I have two Televes UHF only Yagi antennas plus a long range VHF only Yagi from Stellar Labs. All three antennas are combined with a Televes 3-way combiner. This combiner uses the older method of stripping back about 3/8 inch of the coax insulator and dielectric to expose the signal wire and fold back the shielding. I am using quad coax which is a little thicker than the combiner is designed for. I had to modify the coax clamps to allow for the thicker coax. Also, one for the UHF antennas has a 60 ft. coax run before it gets to the combiner. This antenna has its own pre-amp. The combiner allows you to dial in the amount of gain to balance the feed to your TV. I have the pre-amp feed dialed down and the other two feeds dialed up. This combination works well for me.
It looks like the Televes T-Force 2-way Pre-amp has F connecter ports. This should simplify coax installation. Given that I want to combine three antennas, can I use two of these new pre-amps to combine all three antennas. Or do you have a different recommendation? Perhaps getting a 5G filter at the TV end of the run would be simpler. But then again, I may not experience any interference. I'll have to see.
Roger, glad you're happy with your Televes products. The easiest way to use this preamp in your situation would be to diplex one of your UHF only antennas with the VHF only antenna, and use that feed for one of the inputs. We make mast mounted diplexers that allow to do just that, you'd just need one ahead of the T-Force dual amp
@@jurysdoyler Thanks for the reply. I was on your US website. I'm not sure which model combiner/diplexor I should be looking for.
@@starroger This one will combine Low VHF - High VHF and UHF - www.televes.com/us/g-083-terrestrial-signal-combiner.html
I see Televes is moving away fron the Easy F connector. I like it for reducing signal losses to a minimal but it could be a pain for some people if it is not done properly (ie no signal -> open circuit due to bad conection). Cheers!!
@@jurysdoyler Wow, thanks again. I don't have a need for Low VHF. This is what I have now: www.televes.com/us/536041-low-gain-mast-amplifier.html Can this work as you recommend above?
I used this pre amp with conjunction with a large channal master antenna, and good cabling . Iam in ontario and get anywhere from 10 to 15 channals from Watertown NY which is 330 km, and most of my local channels thanks Tyler
Finally decided to cut the cord and just installed one yagi in the attic but have a couple of channels that cut out. So doing some research on your youtube channel...I almost ready to go with the CM7777 but....the Televes actually will do exactly what I want it to do. I live dead center between NYC and Philly and wanted to get both markets. But I opted for the NYC side 1st. I just ordered the Televes dual input and once that comes in, I hope, of course, that my NYC channels will be perfect, then I can get another yagi and shoot to Philly to get the rest of the channels. Pays to do a little research and your channel with all the reviews made it so much easier. And the best was that the Televes is pretty much the same price as the CM at the moment on Amazon so seems to be a better bang for the buck!
Let me know your results Ed!
This looks like what i need here in order to get all the channels i have available, but need 2 antennas in order to get them.
I just got it and I'm going to use it for an indoor antenna, but before I connect it, want to ask you. Should I just use the white amplifier, or would be better if I connect the orange part that gets attached to the outdoor antenna?
I purchased this and put it on my dual antenna set up. It increased the signal to both of my OTA boxes (One Tablo and One HD Run Box) and I increased channels by 6 that were poor before. My only issue has been that I am getting slight pixelation and drop out on my stronger channels which I suspect are too strong for the amplifier. I suspect I will need to move the gain on the antenna pointing in that direction down a bit but I am not sure how much or how to adjust it just enough to stop the pixelation without losing channels. Do you have a guide on how to adjust gain on these kinds of amplifiers? Thanks in advance.
I'm happy with my Televes Antenna / Aerial with Built-in Preamp. Pulling in all the channels in strong!
Which model do you have and are all the station you watch coming from the same general direction?
@@dontrend5956 Televes DATBOSS LR Mix UHF VHF Long Range Antenna with LTE Filter (149883). All the channels in the same general direction. I live north of Atlanta. 80+ Channels including the subchannels. I think it's bigger than what I really need.
@@Sam-fb1nq Thanks
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So what is the distance from/to the transmitters??
Bigger can be better then not big enough.
Many Humans try and get away with the
smallest tiny antenna they can get away with
and end up with crap.
@@genesky61 I'm guessing 20-30 miles max. Not terribly far.
Confused about the dual input. I have separate VHF and UHF antennas. I understand it would be better with a UVSJ diplexer (unavailable) and go into the 560383 single input amp vs this 560483 that is designed for two similar V/U combo antennas, correct?
Ok I've purchase a DVR, antenna, and this amp. I'm a ham so it was the agc that got me. I should receive something. 👍
If all possible, I'd like to see you expand into satellite technologies.
PS Love what you're doing, but what will set you apart as your own personality.
Don't be afraid to give "the antenna man" a flare for science. Think megamind.
Have you tested preamps mounted at the antenna vs. in the home with varies lengths of coax cable? I am always concerned when a preamp dies that would kill the signal coming into the house. Or if I loose A.C. but have a battery powered TV the preamp with be dead do to no power going to it. Look forward to your reply. I do realize the best place is at the antenna to help make up for coax losses that cannot be made up for with a preamp in the home.
I’m interested in this pre-amp just for the dual antenna feature alone. Tyler, sir, can you do a video explaining how to properly combine a pre-amp with an amplified splitter that serves 6 or more TVs?
These antennas are awesome, mine has been wonderful.
This preamp rocks.
I have a 8bay antenna. Works great on UHF as expected but VHF has a few channels on certain days break up. Would this preamp work to not only improve the gain on UHF but help out what VHF signal is being received with this 8 bay antenna. Will the preamp work on VHF/UHF with a single input to it? thanks
Did you look at the specified temperature operating range, 23 to 113 degrees fahrenheit? It often gets below 23 degrees where I live.
Wish you would travel to the NJ. I would probably have you install a new antenna or two.
I have the Televes LR Mix that has a built in preamp. Would this be superfluous?
Tyler. Should this amp be installed at the antenna or inside.
I'm at about 35 miles from some of my stations and up to 65 from others
Thank
Darrell
Tried both the 483 and 383 on a Channel Master single ULTRAAtenna 60. The direct connection to the antenna always was best. The amps either matched the signal or where less by some. For the 2nd antenna I had in the attic is Antennas Direct ClearStream 4MAX UHF VHF Indoor Outdoor TV Antenna. Only one channel improved by 4, the rest all matched the direct connection to the roof by itself. Returned both to Amazon. Need CBS too come in better. Going to try a better antenna.😇
Hi Tyler, I put a big roof antenna into my attic (similar to cm3020 but rca 3038). I want to split to 2 coax up there and run one direct to a tv and another to my basement for a fire tv recast box. The direct one is for an elderly person so trying to keep it simple. The recast one is for the rest of us who are less technically challenged. Today is a clear cold night and I have less signal than last night which was overcast and cool. There is a power outlet up there. So, I’m wondering if I need a pre-amp, an inline amp or a powered splitter. Do you have any suggestions for me? I’m in MA 02332 pointing toward transmitters near Providence RI. I appreciate any insights.
Another great video. A few questions...
I have two different antennas. They get stations from 3 different "markets" Youngstown OH, Pittsburg PA & Stuebinville/Wheeling. Now I have each antenna running to a different tuner card in my PC. Have 2 cards total at the moment. Can this be used/installed indoors? Aka closer to the TV/Tuner equipment & farther from the antenna/s? And also is this a "combiner"? Meaning if I input both anteanas into this amp would I be able to pull in both sets of stations to either PC tuner card simultaneously from the amps single output? Cool. Thanks.
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I want to use one antenna for now and perhaps buy 2 new (high band vhf and separate uhf) antennas later. Can I use this model on one antenna and leave the other port open to add another antenna later? If I do leave a port open, will I need to put a 50 ohm terminator on the spare port?
Is the power switch located in the top of the metal preamp itself, and is it the tiny blue switch? I take it that you move it to the left to not power the unit and move it to the right to allow power to amplify the preamp? I hope someone can answer this question so I know that I an properly using this item.
Great videos, one question Haven't seen any install videos on this unit . Does it mount at the antena or by the TV and this unit require power source thanks.
another nice feature of this line of pre-amps... they have a DC pass thru option, just in case you have one of those awesome pingbingding antennas with a built in pre-amp. makes sense. many Televes antennas have built in pre-amps. kind of curious how it would do in that scenario. Two pre-amps on an antenna.
How would this unit eliminate multipath interferrance with two uhf/vhf combination antennas? Example would be two antennas pointed at two different markets.
It won't stop multipath but many help the general signal with the band filtering and automatic gain control.
Nice video Tyler. You know my situation in Oxford Pa. TV Channel's on low VHF is the twilight zone for most. With your help and recommendations I get channel 2, 95% of the time. Everyday between 4:30 - to approximately 6:00 I get pixelation, sometimes losing the signal, then its fine. Ill keep this preamp in mind. Im currently get all channels transmitted from King of Prussia. They are rock solid except for channel 2.
Is your antenna low VHF capable? That may be the problem. Most antennas do not have low VHF elements.
@@AntennaMan very much so. Winegard HD8200U Platinum @ 35 ' high. Just issues with channel 2, everything else is fine.
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Could it be solar noise from the setting sun?
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Looking forward to your preamp review update. I currently have an older Channel Master CM7777 and wonder if this new Televes would perform better.
This one just sold out. If you don't need two inputs on this preamp the single input option is available at the link below: bit.ly/33r0DtR
You can also reach out to Javier of Televes directly to order the dual input preamp: televes.usa@televes.com
It would be interesting to see how it does with two antennas. Combining antennas without harming signal can be a real hassle and it's possible this could make it easier.
Same and maybe 2 different make antennas like a 50 mile and a 30 mile.
From the instructions: This amp does have adjustable gain per each input to allow balancing the signal when using two antennas.
I'm curious about this as well as I'm just using a cheap 2 in 1 out combiner where there is 3db signal loss from each antenna.
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Much information on the internet about combining antennas.
www.antennasdirect.com , has the DB8e that can be easy to use one UHF antenna
or two separate UHF antennas in different directions.
In general the coaxes from identical antennas to the combiner must be the same length.
Completely separate band antennas such as UHF Only and VHF Only antennas using a
UHF/VHF combiner , these combiners and other combiners look like common splitters
however are not splitters. UVSJ UHF/VHF Separator/Joiner or HLSJ Hiband/Lowband
Separator/Joiner , and etc.
The coaxes do not have to be the same length.
www.channelmaster.com , has a combiner that comes with a warning that makes a
interesting read.
The Tv Bands are.
VHF Low Band Channels 2 thru 6.
VHF High Band Channels 7 thru 13.
UHF Band Channels 14 thru 36.
@@genesky61 Yeap, I'm guessing that's why in the instructions for the Televes amp it instruct you to combine the VHF and UHF antennas before connecting them to the amp using a diplexer/combiner. Then hook the combiner to the amp using a single input. The amp instructions also don't mention stacking (using two identical antennas pointed in the same direction). Would you get the typical 2.5 db of gain when stacking with this amp?
Hi Tyler, Would you happen to know about any difference between the Televes 560483 (Amp Model) and the 560431 ? I ordered the 560483 as advertised on Amazon. When I received it, inside the Mast Box was a 560431 (Amp) ? I am a bit confused about this and thought you might know if the Amp itself is just a 560431 and together the Package is called a 560483 ?
I have just recently started having reception issues. Is this preamp any better than the old Winegard AP-8780 that I have had for 20 years?
Tyler are you going to review the preamp they have that you can manually adjust all the gains on each channel?
I would be interested in that as well. I have one UHF channel over driving in the middle of many other UHF channels that are at optimal levels, post pre-amp.
Thanks.
I am interested in the Televes 560383 Single Input Antenna Preamp Amplifier and downloaded the documentation from Televes and have two questions I hope you can answer. 1. The preamp has a switch "DC Pass". Should that switch be on or off? 2) The two inpution version appears to have manual gain adjustments. Why would this be needed when the preamp has auto gain adjustments? Thanks. Love your videos.
I just installed this preamp and I lost all my channels. Looks like it's getting power to the outside unit and inside? I needed one that can do two antenna.I have stations to the North and South of me. Have a ClearStream MAX-XR and Rangexpert 1500. Any ideas? Thank you.
Hey, Antenna Man. Love the info you put out there. Is there a power injector for this unit?
Yes there is
I noticed the single inputmodel has higher gain figures. If I don't want to combine 2 antennas would that be a better choice?
Definitely, the one input is the right choice if you are going to use just one antenna.
Will this work with an indoor antenna?
Tyler, it may have performed well on UHF frequencies but your report had no mention of the performance on VHF and since it's got separate inputs for VHF and UHF i feel let down.
Are the lnb televes sold on aliexpress original? ??
I see this product is focused on the US market since it is not available on the Televes´s website for Spain. It makes sense since most people in the US are used to the F connectors, not the previous Easy F connection. I like it. Cheers!
This is a US-specific design
I'm thinking this product would would work better than using two CM-7777HD Pre-amps into a Linear 2512 ChannelPlus DC & IR Passing 2-Way Splitter/Combiner? My original setup was the two antennas into the combiner and then one pre-amp.
I have Televes Dat Boss Mix LR and I can't get signal from local channels like 2, 8 and 12. Can you please help me?
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I still have questions, though this looks like something I can use. I currently have 2 antennas pointed towards 2 markets, and switch with an AB switch. Problem is that when scanning I only record stations from one antenna. I see this is called a "masthead" amp, but would be installing it indoors, 20' from the antennas. There is no information on the power supply on the seller's site or on the Televes site, nor am I able to download an installation manual. I can't picture what the power supply would look like or how it would attach. Don't like to buy anything without researching it fully.
This preamp, like all preamps, comes with a separate power insert that sends power up through the coax cable to the preamp.
do this with a dvr recording two show from 2 point not in same area with dule ant
How do I hook this up?
I have a distribution amp feeding 3 tv's. Should I remove this if using this pre-amp?
Not necessarily. If you get worse reception from overload you can replace the powered splitter with an unpowered splitter as there's likely plenty of gain coming from the preamp to makeup for it.
Excellent info, enjoy reading the comments as they are also informative. Have you ever considered operating a Roku channel similar to Leo Laporte’s twit channel?
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Two questions how did this preform on the vhf band and did it preform better than the channel master
Hey Sherril, for me it performed about the same. However, I don't think I have the interference issues others have with FM and other weird RF stuff. I honestly can't say for sure if it would work better for you or not.
Looks good. So for my two antennas into a 1 reverse splitter , which way is best for mine? Thanks
You could use this to replace the reverse splitter.
My question to Televes would be, does the DAT BOSS MIX LR antenna (Ref. 148381) or some of their other antennas with built-in pre-amps have the same filtering?
I'm not 100% sure. Feel free to reach out Televes to ask. Their e-mail is televes.usa@televes.com
They filter for LTE, but I'm not sure if all of them filter out FM frequencies. I use a Dinova BOSS and it still receives 100% signal strength on 39 (623 MHz) due to a T-Mobile 5G tower near my home.
@@caseyhartman7094 All active Televes antennas filter FM.
How does this do with multipath for two antennas? I live between Tucson and Phoenix, and there are mountains. Despite several attempts, I just couldn't combine two antennas and had to pick one market (which is Tucson, since it's closer). If I could get my hands on this amp, would it solve the multipath problem?
It might help a little bit with multipath from the automatic gain but it might not get rid of it all together. The only way around multipath all together is to wire the antennas separately or buy the AvantX from Televes. The AvantX will definitely get rid of the multipath issue since it allows you to select certain channels from each antenna so they don't interfere with each other.
@@AntennaMan Yeah, I looked into the AvantX. It seems like an awesome product. I looked at the price tag, then I looked at the channels I was missing from Phoenix, and decided that, for me personally, it wasn't worth the expense. Awesome product, though.
I always put booster as close to the antenna as posable. At the point where the cable first comes into the house. This amps the signal before it can degrade in the coax cable. Do they make a mast mount version? I have the Archer Radio Shack boosters which work ok. I will consider getting this amp and I will use your link.
This one does mount on the mast. I installed mine with a 6 foot cable just below the antenna. Mounts onto the mast with zip ties. I can sometimes get more channels, but more importantly the reception and picture quality is much better with no pixilation.
Will this amp work better for low power stations on uhf band for example with portable TV i can receive them 500 ft from my house at ground level but yet on my tower 45ft high at house I can't scan them in even thow I get 30 channels full power.
I would definitely recommend a preamp if you have low powered stations and a long cable run. Otherwise the channels may get "lost" in the coaxial cable.
If I only have one antenna, will the Televes T-Force Single Input Antenna Preamp provide a better picture versus the Televes T-Force Dual Input Antenna Preamp? The specification says it provides more gain than the dual input Preamp.
Picture quality is the same regardless of the signal strength unless there is breakup. See video below. ruclips.net/video/onghXW8X658/видео.html
Where in the run of rg6 should this be installed? What should be the minimum length of rg6 on either side of the preamp?
Just like any preamp you want the preamp portion (shown in this video) up at the antenna and then the power inserter closer to the TV or a splitter.
Will I still get a normal signal (no amplified installed) if the amplifier malfunctions? I see that it is only warranted for 90 days compared to the Channel Master which is warranted for one year.
No this amplifier doesn't have powerless pass thru but then again no external preamp does. This is better quality than Channel Master which makes most of their products in Bulgaria
Tyler, will this preamp work with an old radio shack amplifier? I currently am running the matched radio shack preamp but would like to have the dual antenna input, plus this setup is like late 90s
It should be fine as long as you connect it before the old radio shack amplifier. If you have problems with both maybe remove the radio shack amplifier as it's probably junk by now. The one preamp I reviewed is sold out but if you don't need two inputs on this preamp the single input option is available at the link below:bit.ly/37lb7fA
You can also reach out to Javier of Televes directly to order the dual input preamp:televes.usa@televes.com
I installed the telexes ellipsis it came with a preamp if I get this new preamp do I need to remove the preamp that came with the ellipsis and replace it with this one or can I use both
Steve, I would continue to use the preamp built into the Ellipse. If you need further amplification, then maybe consider a distribution amp.
Is this installed indoors our outdoors? I am not clear on the power hookup if outdoors. Thank you!
at the antenna, it gets power from inside thru the coax cable from a power inserter
Would this work for my TiVo with Clearstream to max indoor/outdoor antenna ?
Yes
Set playback speed to 1.25. You’re welcome 😉
@AntennaMan Tyler, your review videos are awesome. This preamp looks great for 2 antennas between 2 different markets. But I've been trying to find an answer, that no one can seem to answer for me. Their website/user manual specs say the mast 2 input preamp w/ 2 output power injector, has a signal loss of 4dB. Been trying to find out if that's really true? because that would be great for combining 2 antennas, then splitting the signal inside the house.
love your vids but can you doa vid on best way setup a dvr when all the tower our not in same spot and when it time record one channel you stuck with a dead channel so no muti recording if thear tower on w and e at same time a side from the qam server this cant be done for under 5 grand
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Sounds like good amp, I've got 2 ordered! As an installer, I'm always looking for a rounder wheel, and the idea of PROPERLY joining 2 antennas from different markets is an exercise ranging from witchcraft to just plain dumb luck, with everything in between. 55+ miles to Madison, WI and 70+ miles to Green Bay, WI. We shall see....
One irritating thing that the manufacturers seem to love, is the idea of mounting the preamp to a mast with a damned zip tie. WHAT is so wrong with a nice metal clamp? Those things get brittle and break after a couple years, then the amp hangs down, fills up with rainwater, and that's the end of it. The old Channel Master #0064C and derivatives as well as the Winegard AP series are 25-40 years old now and lots of them are still up there, still humming away, rusted-up clamps and all....
David Anderson, this is Javier with Televes. You are absolutely right that combining two antennas from different markets can be hit or miss depending on co-channel interference and many other factors. This amp can do a good job in certain scenarios but as an installer you may benefit from other solutions we provide, such as the Avant X. Please drop us a line at televes.usa@televes.com or call us (720) 379-3748, we'd love to talk to you about them.
I cut the cord about 2 months ago and purchased a Tablo QUAD Four DVR with a Wineguard 200 preamp, Clearstream 4 Max Antenna with all new quadshield coax and connectors. After two months of working beautifully, I started having problems. Shows I had selected for recording on the Tablo were not recording due to a weak antenna signal strength. Right away I suspected the preamp mainly because all the equipment was brand new and I had heard about the W200 being junk. I ordered the Televes preamp mainly because I was VERY impressed by Antenna Man's review. The new preamp is installed and and I am happy to report that my problem is solved. I installed the Televes the way it was shipped to me right out of the box and it works great. I did a signal strength test on the three main network channels I watch most. With the W200 when it was working properly two channels were coming in at 80% and one channel at 60%. With the new Televes both channels that were coming in at 80% stayed the same, but the 60% channel improved to 80%. I am glad I purchased and installed the Televes Pre Amp. I highly recommend it. When I compared the two units, the Televes made the W200 look like a cheap toy. In my opinion, this preamp is of professional quality. Two things that stand out in my mind about the unit. I like the way the front cover slides off. It makes connecting the coax easier and when reinstalled protects it from the weather nicely. I also was impressed with the power unit. It is very well made and it has a very visible green light that stays on all the time to let you know it is connected properly. I believe it is 12VDC. Not sure what the W200 was. Again, in closing, I am very happy with my decision to purchase this preamp.
Thanks for sharing your feedback!
@@AntennaMan YW Tyler. I find all your antenna related videos very honest and informative.
Does your Televes preamp have the single input or the dual input?