I bought this rather than some of the other available LNAs because of the price. I knew that I would have to solder some sort of power connections to it. I opted for a 9v battery connector. It does what it's supposed to do, but it's incredibly inconvenient. Unless you feel like rigging up some sort of enclosure, you're always going to have a bare circuit board with a dangly battery. Not only that, but if you plan on using it for any significant length of time, you'll be buying a lot of batteries. This thing eats through them like a bag of chips. I really wish I had spent a few dollars more and bought a different one that has an enclosure and supports bias tee for power.
EDIT:
I eventually ended up stripping an old 9v power supply that I found in the closet and switching it out for the battery connector I had before, and it's much less of a hassle that way. I would prefer not having to plug it into the wall, but it's better than switching batteries out ever other day.
So, I have raised my rating to 4 stars instead of my original 3 because it does exactly what I want it to do, and I knew before I bought it that these hassles were involved. So, if you like tinkering, or know your way around a simple wiring job, this thing is a good option.
| Brand | HiLetgo |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 4330353723 |
| Item Weight | 0.493 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 3 x 2 x 0.1 inches |
| Color | Green |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Manufacturer | HiLetgo |
| ASIN | B01N2NJSGV |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 29, 2016 |
