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Antennas Direct PA-18 preamplifer
Antennas Direct PA-18
Mast Mounting VHF/UHF
HDTV Preamplifier

Antennas & preamplifiers best performance requires mounting of the amplifier & antennas as closly together on the mast as possible.
Gain surpasses 18.6dB VHF band from 40 to 216MHz & 15.4dB UHF band from UHF 470-862MHz.
Noise figure for VHF is lower than 1.8dB and 2.8dB in UHF band.
Ideal for UHF channels 14-69.NOTE; VHF performance may be less than desired.
Excellent VHF/UHF input signal dynamic range and overload protection allowing wide signal level variations.
Mast mounted, all-weather plastic housing with nickel plattd zinc-diecast RF housing ccrimp type "F" connectors.
Designed to mast mount directly below any HDTV antennas.
Shipping dimensions: 9" long x 5" wide x 4" deep shipping weight is 2.0 pounds.
Product weight is .60 pounds, dimensions are 6"x 4" x 2".
Manufacturer's lifetime warraty applies,contect www.antennasdirect.com.
Description

This powerful TV antenna signal pre-amplifier is designed to overcome signal loss related to long cable runs, splitters, and junctions. While an amplifier will not create a signal, it will increase its power and minimize disruptions. The PA-18 is an ultra low noise, mast mounted pre-amp system that provides a gain of 15 db and a 2.8 dB maximum noise figure.

The PA-18 pre-amplifier is designed to mount on the mast with any of Antennas Direct's antennas. This mounting allows maximium advantage to amplify the received HDTV signal BEFORE it is degraded or attenuated through the coaxial cable.

Please note; HDTV signals received "weak" because of over the air distances transmitted WILL NOT be improved by this pre-amplifier. OTA Digital HDTV signals degrade differently than the older analogy TV tranmsssion methods.
Included

Mast mounted plastic shrouded pre-amplifier housing with a metal casing.

2 - 18" lenghts of RF-59 coaxial cable with crimp type "F" connectors & 2 weatherproofing rubber connector boots.

120vac to 12DC series regulated powering adapter with coaxial power inserter.

Mast mounting U bolt clamps.

Installation and operational manual.

Factory Warranty Information.

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