Terk 15dB Broadband Cable Amplifier

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 8 x 9 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000167KR4
• Item model number: AMP-15
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 10, 2003

Product Description

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terk 15db broadband cable amplifier, October 3, 2006

By	C. Hold (Chatsworth CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 15dB Broadband Cable Amplifier....OK in my book, March 8, 2007

By	Bruce Edwards - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No More Fuzzies, January 3, 2007

By	Clinton H. Richardson (longview texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Made my sad eyes smile with much much clearer pictures. Easy to install and built tough.