Stellar Labs 33-2230 UHF/VHF Signal Combiner, 2 Antenna/Single Feed, Weatherproof

Ok, let me explain the exact reason I purchased this, and how it helped me......First...I was trying for the longest time already to setup a antenna that will pick up the channels I watch mostly, but I just couldn't get it right. No matter what I tried, the one channel I watch most, just kept dropping out every few hours, making it too annoying to rely on. So I kept going back to cable/satellite service. But finally I realized that the one channel I watch mostly that I was having the issues with, is actually a VHF channel,, and all these new active antennas I've been using, as strong as they are, they are mostly just focused on picking up high UHF channels. So kinda leaving the few channels that are still on VHF, with major reception issues.So this gave me a new hope, that maybe if I address this, and boost my VHF reception, maybe I'll have better luck with my channel. So I came across here on Amazon, the Antenna Direct, VHF retro kit. That kinda adds these VHF antenna rods, to any UHF antenna, to boost the VHF reception. So of course I got it, it was only like $20 and it said it came with the signals combiner already built in to this vhf antenna. So I figured this is all I'll need. So.....I got it, climbed up to my antenna mast on the roof, connected the existing uhf antenna into this new ones combiner, and the one combined cable ran in to my unit inside. So first thing I did, of course! Was check my one channel that I've been having the issues with. And low and behold it was now 100 strength, and 100 quality. Prefect!! So I figured wow! Done! Finally I can cancel my Dish network service, I have a usable antenna finally!! BUT...........after the initial excitement seceded, and I was scrolling through my channels, I noticed that all my UHF channels that were always coming in perfectly strong. Were now very weak signals, and some channels were now really not watchable anymore, so I realized that the power amp I've always used, isn't passing the power to the Antenna now, cause as I found out quickly online, this Combiner they included ISN'T power pass on ANY ports, so the power is not going anywhere. When I read that I quickly went to the amp part to unplug it, and it was really really hot (this could be dangerous, cause the power basically has nowhere to go!) So after unplugging and disconnecting the amp, I indeed confirmed that all signals were now still exactly the same, so it had no power basically. So the VHF channels all came in perfectly strong and perfect now, but most UHF were extremely low now. So I realized that I basically need a different combiner that DOES have power pass, but only to the UHF port. So......I FOUND THIS!!!! I saw in the photo here that it has a little switch to turn on/off the power pass, and when it's in the on position it's only passing to UHF port. So I thought, perfect! That's what I need. So I received it today. Climbed up to the Antenna again. Used this combiner instead of the built in one. And Walla!!!! It works perfectly!!!! Now I get all VHF and UHF channels perfectly strong. So I can see that the power is indeed passing now to the UHF antenna.I couldn't be happier with this product so far. It does exactly what I needed it to. But with that said, I did only just get it today. So let's hope I stay this happy with it for a while

This Stellar Labs combiner appears to work as promised.I have 3 separate outdoor antennas, 2 for UHF and 1 for VHF. I feed both UHF antennas connected through a splitter, into the UHF input on the combiner. The VHF antenna is fed directly to the combiner. The output is then connected to an amplifier, which in turn goes into the house. The combiner properly separates the signals prior to amplification.The unit is larger than I expected, but the cover closes over the combiner to protect it from the outdoor elements.I gave it 4 stars because the VHF connector is situated only a 1/4 inch from the edge of the "box" making it a bit of a challenge to tighten the coax lead! Those with large fingers may find this quite difficult.All things considered, an A-.---EDIT---Regarding my comment about the VHF connector being close to the edge....I realized that the combiner itself appears "hinged" inside the box so the connector edge can be lifted up, allowing for the coax to be tightened without the lip or the edge of the box getting in the way!! :-)

This is a great piece of antenna tuning gear. Not only will it combine a UHF antenna with a VHF antenna, if you have a strong UHF or VHF band signal you can use this to attenuate just the band that's too strong.In my case, the UHF signal was so strong it would blank out my distribution amplifier. My VHF signals were barely strong enough for good reception. An attenuator had to be installed on the antenna feed on the nights my wife would watch PBS. With this device installed and a small attenuator on the UHF leg, the signals are nicely balanced. The main antenna feed goes to the 'Combined' port on this unit. Add the attenuators that are needed to the UHF or VHF ports on this unit. Use coax from the UHF/VHF to a 2-way splitter/combiner to mix the signals together again, and connect to your distribution amp. No more 'fiddling' to get the UHF in!Thee metal combiner/splitter comes in a plastic box made to be installed on an antenna mast. By artfully prying around the sides, the metal unit will come out of the plastic box. Much smaller and neater for an indoor install.

Worked great for about 3 months. I mounted it so the wires entered the top of the unit, and noticed that I wasn't getting channels from one of my antennas after a huge rain storm. Crawled up on the roof, and the "fully weatherproof housing" had deteriorated, and allowed rain water to ruin the combiner. So, I'm ordering another one, because it really does work as intended, mounting it so the wires are on the bottom, and I'm going to use tape to attempt to seal the housing. Pretty disappointed that it couldn't keep water out, but I think it's more due to the fact that I didn't mount it in the smartest way. The pictures make it look like it's got a rubber layer where the wires enter, but in reality it's a porous foam that does a piss-poor job at keeping water out. Lesson learned I guess.