broadband drop amps / signal boosters

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I currently have one house drop amplifier (Scientific Atlanta Surge-Gap Drop Amplifier 5-40/51-1000MHz) at my house and I'm thinking of purchasing another one (different brand: http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v...nnel=e112179afa1bd110VgnVCM1000008806b00aRCRD).

I was curious to know if I could daisy chain two of these house drop amps without messing up equipment or decreasing quality signal.

Thank you.

 

[thiggins]

Cascading amplifiers generally won't do much and can degrade the signal due to
overloading the input of the second amp.

If you are trying to amplify a really low signal, remember that an amplifier increases both signal and noise.

 

[exchange keys]

Perhaps I shouldn't add another house drop amp then. Thank you for the information.

I currently have this located in my garage. It has four ports:

1) 12-16V
2) Input RF
3) Out RF +11 dB
4) In PWR + Out RF + 11 dB

The 4th port doesn't have a cable connected to it. I might just connect the cable modem to it and then wire the Ethernet cable through the house.

Maybe I should just replace it? Any recommended ones?

 

[claykin]

Electroline Amps. Cannot beat 'em.

Look @ model EDA-FT08300

Here's a reseller I've purchased through before. Also check his Ebay listings. You may save a few $.

http://www.cabletvamps.com/drop amps.htm

 

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I don't know if I'll be able to afford $100 bucks, but if it is as reliable as most reviews say, I might just save up and buy it. I don't know if I should go with a cheaper alternative, such as: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UH9R2C/?tag=snbforums-20

I think I'll just save up.