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Q: QuestionWhat is the frequency range of this coaxial amplifier?

• A:Answer This amplifier has a 2-way frequency range of 5-42MHz and 54-1000MHz to help prevent signal loss.

Q: QuestionHow many devices can I connect to this coaxial amplifier?

• A:Answer You can connect up to 4 devices to this coaxial amplifier.

Q: QuestionDoes this coaxial amplifier have a power indicator?

• A:Answer Yes, this amplifier has an LED power-on indicator that lights up when AC power is in use.

Q: QuestionWhat does the LED power-on indicator tell me?

• A:Answer The LED power-on indicator lights up when AC power is in use.

Q: QuestionCan I use this coaxial amplifier with my satellite box?

• A:Answer No, this amplifier is not intended for use with satellite boxes.

Q: QuestionInstructions for hook upim a little confused how to hook this up. I'm not seeing a difference therefore I'm thinking it's not hooked up correctly.

Asked 10 years ago by tex.

• A:Answer I am using this with an antenna mounted in the attic. I was getting some weak signal depending on time of day, weather, etc. The coax run is about 60 feet. Adding this amplifier improved the signal. But read on... I did a little experimenting when I first hooked it up (about 2 months ago). At first I installed the amplifier close to the tv end of the coax. It did not make the reception better. Then I installed it in the coax line close to the antenna. THAT made the signal stronger. And in doing a little more research with a friend, he tells me that what he has read is that you need the amplifier as close to the antenna as possible, especially if there is a long length of coax between the antenna and the tv. My situation proved that to be true. But they don't really mention that in the instructions. The problem in my case was to get a/c power to an outlet in the attic. To test it, for several weeks I had an extension cord run up through the attic hatch. I have since run a permanent romex wire and receptacle. I must say that this amplifier DID improve my signal. I would recommend.

  Answered 10 years ago by Jake6226

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Q: QuestionWill this amplifier work with an over-the-air HD TV antennaUsing this amplifier, can I use one HD TV Antenna to supply adequate signal to 4 TVs

Asked 11 years ago by docdirt.

• A:Answer I attempted to boost the signal for one TV and the reception was as bad or worse than before.

  Answered 11 years ago by scott

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Q: QuestionNo signal once powered up...So I have all coaxes plugged in, and when I connect with the AC power cord, the LED lights up red, but then I lose all signals to each of the 4 lines plugged in to it. It works okay when not powered with AC, but once I plug in AC, the signal to the TV drops out. Any ideas?

Asked 12 years ago by tcaudle2001.

• A:Answer I would double check to make sure you have the right line going to the "input". Cable from your antenna should be connected to input, and cable from the amplifier output should run to your device or TV. To some people this is counter intuitive. This may explain why you had signal when the amplifier was passive (not powered) but lost it when you plugged in the AC.

  Answered 12 years ago by TheEastCoastSwede

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Q: QuestionDoes it work with digital signals

Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, this amplifier will work with over the air antennas and with cable tv signals from your local or community company provider!

  Answered 12 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionDifference between the RF-G1179 and the RF-G1178I have a bunch of cable drops in my house and have been using the RF-G1178 and it's been great for boost throughout house. I've got one cable box that may need a little boost because all of the features are not available from the cable box. The RF-G1178 is discontinued. So, are these basically used for same thing? But the RF-G1179 will boost 4 things and not just one?

Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer If TV antenna is aimed properly - it will boost the power via the AC Adaptor to RF-G1179. I get 66 channels on four TV's and one CLEARSTREAM 2V antenna as the main source. Must make sure adaptor is plugged in on your RF-G1179 amplifier and you must down-load your channels through each and every TV you have hooked up. My longest length of RG6 cable is about 25 to 30 feet for 3 TV's for the fourth TV the cable is 10 feet long - great clarity on all TV's. I get 8 PBS channels great stuff on these channels, especially Austin City Limits on Saturday night. I even pick-up three Baltimore channels (100 miles from my house but normally its either early in the morning or late at night). Great Antenna, great amplifier. Check out antennasdirect.com on the Web Site. Use your Zip code for Transmitter locations. You can also get a TV Guide for these stations. PBS technicians told me about this great resource. I did not choose their recommended antenna. I am very happy with CLEARSTREAM 2V which has great reviews.

  Answered 9 years ago by WoodbridgeVA

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Q: QuestionOut1/PWR IN Jack What is the significance of this jack from Out2/3/4?Maybe I did not ask this question correctly, because of the answer I received. I am well aware that the other output jacks are for connecting more devices. My question is, since Out1/PWR Jack has "PWR" and the other ouptputs do not have "PWR", what makes OUT1/PWR differnent since "PWR" is not part other outs name?

Asked 10 years ago by jreeves54.

• A:Answer The Out 1/PWR IN refers to having DC current power to this nice amplifier through the coaxial cable connection of certain components. However most components do not provide this DC current power. Then you would need to power the amplifier with the included AC adapter. You would connect a quality Rg-6 cable, say from your outside antenna, to the input on the amplifier and then connect components (tv's etc.) to Outs 1 thru 4. If your component connected to Out 1 does not provide DC power, then you would use the included AC power adapter.

  Answered 10 years ago by tallpine

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Q: QuestionHow long is the AC cord? I need at least 5 ft. Thanx.

Asked 8 years ago by Dman.

• A:Answer It's right at 5' no extra.

  Answered 8 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the amplifier provide 4db gain per each pole or is the gain split to all poles.

Asked 15 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer My experience is that there is noticeable gain from each port. I have no way of verifying how accurate the 4 db number is, but I suspect that it varies somewhat across the whole RF band.

  Answered 12 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionI have Xfinity. I've noticed that my Cable TV picture & overall WiFi goes downhill on colder nights. I think the outside wires are contracting, and losing there signal. Would a signal booster help these kinds of signal problems?

Asked 7 years ago by gr33nmind.

• A:Answer An amplifier will only increase a signal whether its bad or good. Consult your cable company. You may just have bad wiring. Your wifi is inside and isn't affected by cold - unless the outside wiring has a problem. Cable companies are notorious for installing or using existing bad wiring. Make sure they use new wiring.

  Answered 7 years ago by RichardVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionElectrical current does not run through the antenna in port on my TV, so I'm going to have to use the AC cord. The amp. does not have a power switch, do I un plug it when not in use or leave it on all of the time? Thanx.

Asked 8 years ago by dman.

• A:Answer Leave it on all the time

  Answered 8 years ago by afgeekVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIt is Bidirectional Can I use it in reverse to conect 3 antennas to 1 line/tv ?

Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I do not believe this adapter will work for your application. The bi-directional function is referring to being able to pass digital information back to the source as needed for digital cable TV applications. Cable wiring from a cable company passes all kinds of digital information both ways because it also includes Ethernet information. To use two or more signal sources for one TV (or other display appliance), you would need either a video A-B or A-B-C selector switch or a component stereo system (that would decode surround sound for a home theater system) with selectable inputs.

  Answered 11 years ago by Wireman

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Q: QuestionCoax power injection?What is the connection for injecting power through the coax (into the output 1 terminal)? Is the center lead positive 12V? Thanks.

Asked 12 years ago by kev.

• A:Answer It is DC current power. Some components have this feature. Then you would not need to use the included AC adapter. Most components connected to this amplifier do not have DC current flowing thru the coaxial cable connection. The AC plug in is needed then.

  Answered 10 years ago by tallpine

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Q: QuestionIS RF-G1179 AMPLIFIER PASSIVE RETURN OR ACTIVE RETURN. THANK YOU

Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer According to the quick setup guide it has passive reverse.

  Answered 10 years ago by tallpine

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Q: QuestionDoes the rf-g1179 support MoCa?I have a rf-g1179 in my home setup and I'm in the process of implementing MoCa. I know that some ampliphiers will block the MoCa signal. Does the rf-g1179 support or block MoCa?

Asked 11 years ago by chuckc.

• A:Answer I know this question is 10 months old, but for those who might need this answered. I had this in my setup with a TiVo Bolt using MoCa to a Mini. I had tons of signal loss and drop, even after installing a PoE filter. I changed this out for a standard MoCa supportive splitter and so far so good. So...in my tests, no this does not support MoCa

  Answered 9 years ago by Joseph

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