Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I compared the two signal amplifiers in an over-the-air antenna situation.The antennas (both VHF/UHF - digital) were outdoor type with from about 50' to 75' of coax cable connected to an HDTV.Also tested on an analog TV.
The Philips PH61111 is meant for indoor use, is black, and has two output terminals, a convenience.It's lightly built, and reminds me of the boosters that have been available at Radio Shack for years (decades).Has a convenient power on light.Connects directly into AC via two pronged cord. Comes with a limited lifetime warranty.Made in China.Amplification is 24 db (very nice); not adjustable.Recommended only for TV applications.
The Motorola Signal Booster is also black, has only one output terminal.Besides the input terminal, there's a terminal for DC power via an AC adapter.It could easily be plugged into one of the other terminals by mistake.It's ruggedly made of die cast aluminum.Box contains two 6' coax cables with connectors.Has a limited 1 year warranty.Made in China.Amplification is 15 db; not adjustable. Can be used for multiple broadband applications.Is bi-directional, so more versatile than the Philips for non-TV communications applications.The three cables with adapter makes it a bit clumsy to work with in an enclosed space.
THE TEST
Used both units on a Toshiba 40XF550U and an older Panasonic superflat CRT.Units were placed in cabinets close to the TVs (not at the antenna source).Digital channel signal strength was measured using the TV's signal strength indicator for approximately 30 channels in the San Francisco bay area (north and south from Mountain View).
FINDINGS
Both units performed equally well.They substantially boosted signal strength from a non-amplified situation.Even though the Philips claimed higher amplification power, it did not boost signals from distant stations any more than the Motorola.Fringe signals were exactly the same strength.The analog TV also received benefits that were, subjectively, equivalent.
CONCLUSIONS
The Philips is roughly half the price, more compact, with two signal outputs, and works just as well at TV signal amplification as the Motorola.If that's the only application required, the Philips is a good choice.
Click Here to see more reviews about: 24DB Dual Output Vhf/uhf/fm Amplifier
Product Description:
24dB Dual-Output VHF/UHF/FM Amplifier
Want to buy 24DB Dual Output Vhf/uhf/fm Amplifier at other amazon sites? Click the corresponding icon below:
0 comments:
Post a Comment