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In Reply to: Radio Shack. Works fine, lasts long time. posted by AbeCollins on July 24, 2004 at 00:47:40:

I too frequent my local Radio Shack stores when "good is good enough” Their splitters probably are, as many of their products. But I replaced older Archer/RS rf amps with the Channel Vision unit, and got better results. CV claims a lower S/N radio on their amps. I've read Channel Plus is also a quality brand. And forget about low pass filters or digital modulators to combine video signal at Radio Shack, they don't have a clue. Channel Vision techs, on the other hand, will help you set up an entire video distrubution system, right over the phone.
That’s my biggest problem with RS. Many times I have taken an item off their web site, and inquired at the local B&M store, using their terminology, and have received blank stares from the sales people. Don't even ask them about High Def...They will tell you nothing is worth watching or available, or try to sell you the wrong antenna.
At least that's been the experience I've had in my area...YMMV.

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Re: Radio Shack - Mr. Panda 08:47:33 07/25/04 (1)
Hello,
I could not agree with you more about "Rat Shack".
Channel Vision has outstanding customer support.
I called one of their Tech. people and he spoke to me for quite some time regarding my situation.He was is no hury to get me off the phone as some other's are from different companies.
I am going to try thier splitter and amplifier combination.
Even he said I could get them seperately from someone else.
But I really would like to support CV.
I am sure the Mondial is an excellent piece,but at one fifty I am really not sure if it is worth it for me in my situation.
Mr.Panda
- Check your local yellow pages. - johnvb 08:57:18 07/25/04 (0)
  There may be a local electronics supply house or contractor that specializes in "structured wiring" that carries CV in stock.
Re: Radio Shack - AbeCollins 11:35:11 07/24/04 (0)
I agree about RS personnel being clueless but in this case it doesn't take a rocket scientist to make a purchasing decision on a $10 splitter so there's no need for competent help.

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