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• Hook it up correctly Bobio 07:01:40 5/24/99 (0)
  In Reply to: FACT or FICTION posted by Peter J on May 13, 1999 at 06:01:30:

  NEVER split a signal off one TV to go to the next.
  ALWAYS use only one splitter and split the signal where it enters the house running dedicated individual lines to each TV.

  THE BEST SUGGESTION: Cut back to basic cable and get a DSS system!!!!
  
  

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• Clean the connections! Estes 10:37:10 5/14/99 (0)
  In Reply to: FACT or FICTION posted by Peter J on May 13, 1999 at 06:01:30:

  I have found that cleaning all the F connections helps as well, especially if they have not been touched in years.
  
  

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• Rod is right... let me add Markw 05:33:11 5/14/99 (0)
  In Reply to: FACT or FICTION posted by Peter J on May 13, 1999 at 06:01:30:

  ... that you must start with a clean, possibly weak, signal. If there is NOT a clean signal to start with, then all an amp will do is amplify the noise along with the signal. Then, you will have a dirty, strong signal which is really no improvement. In most stores where they have many sets running, they NEED to amplify the signal.

  Rooftop antennas (usually) provide adequete signal for 2 to 4 sets if properly split, all cables are good, connectors properly installed, and unused splitter outputs are terminated.

  You would be surprised how many problems are caused by loose F connectors. They may look good but may not be crimped correctly. I have noticed that, in many cases where 3 (out of 4 ) sets are working fine but the fourth isn't, there's a good possibility there's a problem with the cable or the connectors.

  Generally, if you have to use an amp, it should be installed as close to the antenna itself.
  
  
  

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• Re: FACT or FICTION mtrycrafts 23:30:44 5/13/99 (0)
  In Reply to: FACT or FICTION posted by Peter J on May 13, 1999 at 06:01:30:

  Could depend on signal strength coming into the house. When you amplify, you also amplify the noise as well.
  
  

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• in my experience, fiction.(NT) T. Buns 16:35:09 5/13/99 (0)
  In Reply to: FACT or FICTION posted by Peter J on May 13, 1999 at 06:01:30:

  nt
  
  

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• Re: FACT or FICTION Rod M 07:13:17 5/13/99 (0)
  In Reply to: FACT or FICTION posted by Peter J on May 13, 1999 at 06:01:30:

  There is some truth to that. It really depends on how many times the signal is split off to different areas and your cable company. My house is pre-wired for cable. Downstairs the picture is great. After being split off a few times, the picture in my bedroom isn't as good and likely could benefit from an amplifier.
  
  
  

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