On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 16:07:48 +0000, derek
wrote:

On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 15:45:14 +0000, Andy Hall
wrote:



I am glad that you ended up with a good result.

Generally, adding amplification to a poor signal doesn't help because
the amplifier itself introduces its own noise to the signal; and
usually this is worse at higher levels of amplification.

A good quality commercial grade amplifier will have a better noise
figure than a cheap one so should be used when a scenario like this
happens.


Indeed a cheap bubble pack "Booster" for what? £7.50? Is unlikely to
have a better noise figure than a £300 TV.

Normally though, it is better to install a larger antenna and not need
to add amplification......


Lets agree on a "better" antenna (from a proper manufacturer) rather
than "bigger".

DG

Yes, exactly.




..andy

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