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product_id: 75668060
title: "Antennas Direct PA-18 Low-Noise Preamplifier, 4K Ready, UHF and Hi-VHF, Indoor/Outdoor Use, Includes Coaxial Cables, Power inserter, 12V DC Power Supply- Gray, Rural Use Only: 18dB Gain"
brand: "antennas direct"
price: "A$132"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/75668060-antennas-direct-pa-18-low-noise-preamplifier-4k-ready-uhf
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region: Australia
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# Antennas Direct PA-18 Low-Noise Preamplifier, 4K Ready, UHF and Hi-VHF, Indoor/Outdoor Use, Includes Coaxial Cables, Power inserter, 12V DC Power Supply- Gray, Rural Use Only: 18dB Gain

**Brand:** antennas direct
**Price:** A$132
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Antennas Direct PA-18 Low-Noise Preamplifier, 4K Ready, UHF and Hi-VHF, Indoor/Outdoor Use, Includes Coaxial Cables, Power inserter, 12V DC Power Supply- Gray, Rural Use Only: 18dB Gain by antennas direct
- **How much does it cost?** A$132 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

Size:Rural Use: 18dB Preamplifier




























All preamplifiers boost signal, but most also introduce noise - an undesirable signal which, when strong enough, can lead to poor or no reception. For TV antenna installations with weak signals in rural locations, 100 ft. or more of coaxial cable from the antenna to the TV, and/or the use of splitters, our PA18 UHF/VHF Preamplifier will ensure ample gain while maintaining low-noise figures. Clean, consistent signal performance for reliable picture quality and reception. The PA18 can be mast-mounted close to the antenna before the signal has weakened through the coaxial cable running between the antenna and the TV or converter box. Easy installation and easy to use. Includes low-loss power inserter, two 36" weather-proof, high-performance coaxial cables, and 12V DC power supply. Helpful Tip: To determine if you need a PA18 Preamplifier, first make sure your antenna is pointed in the direction of your local broadcast towers. Connect only one TV or converter box to the antenna. Perform a channel scan using the remote control for your TV/converter box. If you are not able to receive all of your local TV stations, then there is a good chance you need a preamplifier to help boost the weak signals.

## Features

- About this item
- 18. 6 dB VHF / 15. 4 dB UHF gain
- Frequency range 40-862 MHz
- 1. 8 dB noise figure
- 75 Ohm F connector input / 75 Ohm F connector output
- All weather design
- The PA-18 is a low noise, mast mounted pre-amp sys
- Video-antennas
- Multi Directional HDTV Antenna
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## Customer Reviews

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    Not a cure all
  

*by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017*

It is clear from my reading of other reviews that many people don't understand what this product does and how it is used.Receiving (or not receiving) a particular station is the sum total of:AntennaAntenna placementThe quality of your receiver (your TV)The quality of your cableThe length of your cableand all devices and connectors between the TV and the antenna.This amplifier addresses mostly only one problem.  It is designed to compensate for the reduction in signal strength that happens as the signal travels through the cable.  The longer the cable, the more loss you have.  You will also have loss as you go through couplers and splitters.The JUICE captures the signal at the antenna before any losses occur and boosts it to compensate for the expected losses down the line.If the signal is no good at the antenna, boosting it will not make it better.  It is possible it might make a bit of difference on a marginal signal sent to a poor receiver.  If you paid $400 for a no-name big screen TV, chances are that TV's tuner is not the greatest.It is also possible to have too strong a signal.  In experimenting, I found that the JUICE made things worse (on my TV) if the cable length was less than 50 feet and no splitter in line.If you have more than 100 feet of cable and don't get all the stations you want, you definitely want an amplifier, and this is a good one.  If your cable run is less than 50 feet, I would try other things first, like a bigger, better antenna.The JUICE got me more stations and I'm happy with my purchase, but unless you have a long cable run, you can't count on it helping you get that elusive station.  Every installation is different and sometimes you just have to use trial and error to find out what works.

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    Helped a lot. Very sturdy. Helped a lot.
  

*by J***O on Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015*

This splitter really helped. It is very sturdy and well built.I decided to try and cut the cord. For years I had cable, and then I switched to directv. My directv bill averaged $98 per month and really all I watched were the ESPN’s and the network channels. I decided to cut the cord. I have AT&T Internet so WatchESPN streams on my Roku and AppleTV’s at home perfectly. I thought that if I could get the network channels then I could cancel Directv.The problem is, I am located about 50 miles from the broadcast tower and 2 of the 4 network channels are broadcast in VHF while the remaining channels are UHF. This would mean that I would need 2 antennas. So I went to antennasdirect.com and began researching.2 websites that were a huge help were http://www.antennapoint.com and http://www.tvfool.comBoth websites have data on the closest television towers at your address. They show the frequencies and the direction in relation to your home. Over the air (OTA) television is directional meaning you antenna must be aimed at the tower broadcasting the channels you plan to pick up. (Especially the further you are from the broadcast tower).I decided to order 2 antennas. UHF and VHF.VHF antenna (Clearstream 5 – I highly recommend. It works great): https://www.antennasdirect.com/store/vhf.htmlUHF antenna (DB8e – This antenna worked wonderfully as well): https://www.antennasdirect.com/store/DB8e-Ultra-Long-Range-Outdoor-DTV-Antenna.htmlThe clearstream came with a VHF/UHF antenna combiner. So I used the combiner to combine the two antennas. A combiner is nothing more than a splitter used backwards from what I could gather.I intended on splitting my signal to 4 different televisions. Everything I read said that when you run long runs of coax cable, the television signal is diminished drastically. So, I purchased a pre-amp and a powered 4-way splitter.Pre-Amp: http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-LNA-200-Boost-Digital-Preamplifier/dp/B00DQN3R9O/ref=pd_sim_e_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NDCZXJGZZ8ZK1PEMR6P4-way splitter: http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-CDA4-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0082ZJNW6/ref=pd_sim_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NDCZXJGZZ8ZK1PEMR6PI decided I would install my antennas in the attic. I felt like I would get more life out of the cables, antennas, and splitters if they were out of the elements. I wasn’t sure if the signal strength would be strong enough but I thought I would try it, and if it didn’t work then I could mount onto the roof.I installed the antennas in the attic and hoped I wouldn’t need the pre-amp or the powered splitter. The first thing I did was hook up a regular 4-way splitter and ran a channel search. All the desired channels came in, but the signal strength was too low and there was a lot of buffering. I decided to hook up the powered 4-way splitter and that increased the signal strength a bunch but still it was in the 65-70% range and that was not what I wanted. I then hooked up the pre-amp and boom! I had a 90% or more signal strength on all channels.I also made sure to use only RG6 coax cable and cut the cables to be as short as possible.Here are the RG6 cable tools I purchased.Cutter and stripper: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099DIV4G/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1420732747&sr=1&keywords=RG6+cable+toolsCable end compression tool: http://www.amazon.com/RG59-Connector-Waterproof-Connectors-Crimping/dp/B0050N0S36/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1420732747&sr=8-8&keywords=RG6+cable+toolsCable ends: http://www.amazon.com/PCT-TRS-6-Universal-Coaxial-Compression-Connector/dp/B00760VRCM/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_yI also used two mounts in the attic. They worked great. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WOVD1Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1That’s it…that is all you need to get free OTA television. I was able to receive all the channels available in my market. WMAB 2/WMAE 12 (x.1 PBS/MPB, x.2 PBS HD, x.3 Create) WCBI (4.1 CBS, 4.2 MNTV, 4.3 The CW) W07BN-D (IND/TBN) WTVA (9.1 NBC, 9.2 ABC) W25AD (TBN) WLOV (27.1 Fox, 27.2 Me-TV, 27.3 This TV) W34DV/W39CA (UBN) WEPH (49.1 CTN)The best part of all this, was calling Directv and canceling my service.

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    Got HOT fast; made in China, powered through coax cable
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2018*

This product is powered through a coax cable.  It is made in China.  It is not UL approved.  It is made of metal, however, the back seems to be sealed on with white glue or caulk.It got VERY hot VERY quickly - within minutes. I am concerned that it will overheat and start a fire.It did not seem to amplify the ONE outgoing cable I had hooked up.It is being returned.

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