Maximum DTV reception to 12 tv's

Question:

I have a home antenna TV distribution system that doesn't work anymore. I don't know if my antenna or the distribution amp is bad or if I am receiving too strong an FM signal. I want to set up a system to receive as many Digital air TV stations as possible and distribute the signal to 12 TV locations. Do I need two antennas so I don't make the local channel signal too strong?Tech

Tip:

Since the majority of your TV stations are over 50 miles from you the best TV antenna Winegard has to offer you is the model HD8200U along with an AP-8700 preamplifier to get the signal to your distribution point. I also suggest that you try and get your antenna at least 50-60 feet up in the air so that you have a good chance at receiving these distant channels. Digital signal will not always travel as far as analog signal therefore they will be harder to receive. You will require a TV antenna rotor to turn the antenna in a number of different directions in order to receive all the channels. At the distribution point then you most likely will require an HDA-100 distribution amplifier ahead of your splitters to build up your signal strength so that you can split the signal 12 ways.

PS-7070 - What is it's function?

Question:

I recently acquired an older Winegard PS-7070. It is 110VAC powered unit and looks like some kind of a TV signal amplifier. If so, what frequency range is it active over? What is the exact purpose of this device?

Tech Tip:

The PS-7070 is a power supply that sends 18VAC up the coax cable to power a preamplifier mounted on the antenna or an amplified TV antenna such as the MS-2000 or GS-2000. The PS-7070 by it self will not amplify any TV signals; it useless without an antenna amplifier, or an amplified antenna.

MS-2000 - Reducing signal overload

Question:

I beleive that I am suffering from signal overload on a local channel. I am about 18 miles away from the transmitter. My upstairs television with rabbit ears picks up all of the stations fine. The MS-2000 will not pick up the channel and the converter box says "No Signal". Is there an easy way to troubleshoot this, or shall I remount it in the attic? I also have the option of mounting it on the other end of the house, or putting the old splitter that fed four rooms back on it. Also, if I just disconnect the 110V signal booster/amplifier, will this work or help?

Tech Tip:

Try installing your 4-way splitter in series with your antenna signal and your converter box. The splitter should reduce your signal to the point you do not have over loading of your converter box. If you unplug the power from your MS-2000 you will have about 85% reduction to all of your TV stations.

AP amplifiers - Are they digital?

Question:

I was wondering if the Winegard AP series of amplifiers are capable of amplifying digital signals.

Tech Tip:

Yes the AP-series of preamplifiers will help your digital signal. If you are running 1 to 3 TV sets then use the AP-8700 if you are running 4 or more TV sets use the AP-8275.

HD8200U - Correct mast size

Question:

I purchased a Winegard HD8000U antenna. The instructions recommend a 2 inch OD mast. I am mounting this to a chimney and have been unable to find a strap that will accommodate the 2 inch mast. Any suggestions on where I might be able to find one?

Tech Tip:

The HD8200U antenna will fit a mast size of 1” up 2” OD. The antenna normally is mounted on a 1 1/4” mast which should fit a standard chimney mount.