Televes2-Input TForce Mast Amplifier with BOSS-Tech and “F” Power Supply Unit

I live in the woods. Large trees everywhere and challenging terrain on the edge of two TV broadcast markets. Using this with my a basic RCA outdoor antenna mounted in my attic. Works great- excellent reception. Easy to install. Bought the two antenna version and I'm picking up almost all of the channels in both markets with a single antenna.

I have two antennas, an old RCA and a new Televes one. The televes by itself was picking up my 47 channels ok, but when I scanned them with the receiver in my Tablo recorder, a bunch came out red (low connection) and crapped out from time to time, usually during a game on CBS (about 60 miles away). It was amplified with a Televes amp (the same one that comes with this combiner). So I got this combiner amp combo, which only costs $10 then buying the amp itself. I thought I would need an amp for each antenna, but the instructions and diagram show the combiner being hooked up directly to each antenna and then the single output (the Vin one) going to my original amp, and then the amp drive two coax cables to two different parts of the house each with several tvs on them (5 tvs total). When I re-scanned, everything was green, and so far no channel drops. Works great. And I have a spare amp as well. Televes Rocks!By the way my original Televes amp died, and the companies customer service was great and quickly debugged what was wrong and sent me a new one quick.

I have an attic setup using the UHF-only version of the Range Experts Insane Gain antenna. The passive performance of the antenna was better than my previous flat antenna, however my local Fox station was spotty while I could not watch the PBS station at all. I also have an LTE range extender installed in the home. So, it was important for me to have a 4G/5G filter on my pre-amp. After installation, the local Fox and PBS stations were rock solid. Very happy!!Pros: Sturdy construction of electronics, and they appear to be high quality. Improved reception for one spotty station and gained a second compared to a passive antenna setup. 4G/5G filtering built in.Cons: The plastic case for the pre amp is certainly not water tight and will not close if your coaxial connectors are bigger in circumference. It seems that it was designed with some relatively small circumference connectors in mind.

Avoid Unless You Have Good Odds GamblingWhen first installed this unit seemed to work well 7:10 rating. Within 72 days it completely quite working. Did all the troubleshooting with antennas and connections and narrowed it down to the eleves 2-Input TForce Mast Amplifier with BOSS-Tech and “F” Power Supply Unit not working. Contacted Televes haven't heard a word from them. Documentation Support for this unit is non-existent. No manual to be found even though Televes website indicates one may exist. While worked OK and actually received some additional channels I would avoid this unit as you have about a 50:50 chance of it working well long term. Asked about a refund but it is outside the 30 day window. Doubt if I will see any refund or product support. Haven't yet!

So far so good. It's definitely boosting my UHF 80 mile signals to the 90's compared to my previous Winegard LNA-200, and the dual input is letting me attach a hi-vhf Televes yagi to pull in #7 @ 80 miles. The latter will need some fine tuning on the roof, but just finally being able to pull in #7 - my only vhf station and ABC affiliate - really helps to fully cut the cord. A bit pricey, but well built and from a very reputable brand.

I replace my old setup indoor use of Old Philips amp antenna that worked ok but not great with a new a Antennas Direct ClearStream 4V antenna that improved my reception a great deal, still less then 100% for signal strength most 80%~90% but they didn't breakup like before with storms like my old setup.I did some research and the Antenna Man on YouTube mention this antenna amplifier that have separate amplified bands and filters for FM and 5G cell in it.I bought it and now all but 1 (the new one from over 60 miles that I never have been able to get before) station 100% signal strength and most are over 80% signal quality.So I have the antenna in doors in a vaulted ceiling that about 12 foot high, facing mostly south since most of the transmitters are that direction within 30 degrees of each other. What is really nice but at this time but not needed is the power unit for the amp has 2 outputs so it a powered splitter now sure what db it splits at but it works great.I am feeding this into to 8 way powered 5db distribution amp which feeds 3 TV, 1 hdhomerun, 4 PC internal ASTC tuners (1 with 1 ATSC tuner, 2 with 2 ATSC tuners and 1 with 4 ATSC tuners) in 2 PCs.Anyway, this is a GREAT amplifier, that allows 2 antenna inputs and has power unit that has 2 outputs for you to use all for under $80. Worth it.

Although I like this unit, it doesn't have good adjustability for the gain in my opinion. I have some very strong stations about 3.5 miles from me and turning the gain all the way back didn't help the situation and it only hurt the few I do have that are weak. I wanted to like it better, but with it not being well on adjusting the gain down I don't. This unit may work well if your stations are all a good distance from you and you don't have overloading issues, but otherwise I really don't recommend it. I bought a CM unit that has a low/hi switch and it really done well to cut back signal strength even though it isn't a full dial like this one, but rather a 2 position switch. On low it cut back real nice to about 1/3 strength which was perfect for my Plex tuner as it is sensitive. It also isn't as well protected from the weather. The plastic box housing is poorly designed and over time I am certain it will get brittle. I like my other metal one that is all sealed up where you can just silicone up the fittings. I don't recommend this unit overall.