Customer Reviews

Channel Master 3044 4-Port Antenna Signal Amplifier

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I have bought and used at least 3 of these in different locations. The product is intended for, and clearly labeled as for, OTA use. Not cable, not satellite, not internet - just broadcast over the air television.

If you have long runs or even just need to distribute to multiple TVs, this is the one for you. Hence the name "distribution amplifier." It is NOT for boosting distant signals, for that you might try an antenna pre-amp or larger antenna.

It is simple, to the point and has always worked well for me for years. None of mine have ever failed, even when installed in a hot attic. I suspect any defective units would fail fairly quickly, so you could return for a refund.

I trust the brand name Channel Master and buy antennas and related products under that name whenever possible.

Four outputs is handy but quit working after a month. Even when it did work it was only fair reception of broadcast digital TV signals. No channels in the "green" for signal strength. They were in the lower half of yellow and couldn't get one at all. I had 3 TV's connect After unit burned out, bought a Channel Master CM-3412 for half the money and used a splitter for TVs 2 and 3. Got green reception on all channels but one that was on the high end of yellow. Received every digital channel available in the area. Only question is how long it will last.

I'm really disappointed with this booster. I bought it to split my cable signal between two DVRs and a cable modem, but I get poor signal quality (artifacts in the video, etc.) through the booster. I actually get a better signal by daisy-chaining two unboosted Y-splitters. Too bad I already tossed the receipt... this is a rare example of a product that's so bad I'd take it bad for a refund.