Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 Bi-Directional RF Amplifier

 

Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 Bi-Directional RF Amplifier

 

Price : $37.70

Product Description

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If you're ever annoyed by weak cable TV or cable modem signals--often caused by older cable wiring in your home--then Motorola's in-line broadband drop amplifier makes a great solution. Boost your weak signal up to 32 times with this easy to install device, and leave the frustration behind.

Boost Your Signal
Make your signal strength up to 32 times more powerful in a snap, to enhance analog and digital picture quality, improves cable modem communication, and reduce lost data. This device also allows you to optimize multiple broadband devices in your home--televisions, cable set-top boxes, cable modems, VCRs, and digital radios--all from one convenient cable.
No Tools Required
This amplifier is a breeze to install, with no tools are required. All connections, including the AC adapter, are easy F-type coaxial ports, so everything screws right in. This also enables local or remote powering.
Solid Construction
The BDA100 features Gallium Arsenide technology for improved distortion and noise performance, and built-in diplex filters for two-way operation.
A weather seal and protective coating make it work for both indoor or outdoor applications, and it boasts -6 kV surge resistance. Each BDA100 is housed within a robust aluminum die-cast housing and utilizes a Motorola P-Series Auto-Seize F-Connector for maximum reliability.
What's in the Box
BDA100 Amplifier, AC Adapter, Two Coaxial Cables, User's Manual
Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 Bi-Directional RF Amplifier
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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7.1 x 2.4 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000066E6Y
• Item model number: 484095-001-00
  

Technical Details

• Improve signal strength by up to 32 times (15 dB)
• Low noise addition of only 3 dB
• Superb gold patented connector design
• Supports Pay-Per-View and Video on Demand (VOD) Services
• Quick, easy installation

Customer Reviews

Ever since my cable company installed digital cable in my house I have had picture problems. The analog pictures were grainy and half of the digital pictures didn't come in. They just said they would arrive shortly but never did. Numerous calls to the cable company failed to come up with a permanent fix. So I decided to take matters in my own hands. Other boosters made things worse. When I saw that this one worked with digital as well as analog I decided to give it a try. I first hooked it up from the cable box to the vcr and got no improvement. So I tried hooking it up where the signal first came in before the cable reciever and it worked beautifully. Analog pictures are clearer than ever and all the digital pictures come in. No more "Please Wait" screens. I am mad that my stupid cable company refused to do this but I am thrilled to finally have what I pay for! Great product!

Prior to purchasing the Motorola amp, I purchased and installed the TERK AMP-15, which worked very well (until the cable company did a disconnect recently and apparently short-circuited the input). Upon reconnecting my cable service, the cable-tv tech noted that my TERK AMP-15 was no longer working. Rather than just order another TERK, I decided to check the alternatives. Checking the specs, I noticed the Motorola Signal Booster is a similar product, however the specs are much better (2.5 dB max Noise Figure vs. 3.5 dB max for the TERK) and the Motorola uses the most advanced technology available (Gallium Arsenide). Also, the Motorola amp includes a 6kV surge resistant design (meets the 6kV IEEE C62.41-1991 and 1 kV Combination Wave surge for all ports). I did not find surge protection mentioned in the TERK spec. Another difference is the Motorola provides a slightly wider bandwidth (52-1000 MHz) and operates at lower dc voltage (12VDC). These differences indicate a highly refined circuit design, so I expect a much more durable, worry-free product. Nice going Motorola! Links to Motorola's web page for complete consumer (1) and professional (2) specification details:
(1) http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/signal_booster/
(2) http://broadband.motorola.com/catalog/productdetail.asp?image=large;productID=207