sogs wrote:
Why wouldn't I want to do this?
I would like to purchase an amplifier for my scanner antenna. I saw a
cable tv amplifier with 10db gain for the frequencies 10 - 900 mhz.
Why wouldn't this work; or would it?
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It will work, if you go he
http://www.milaircomms.com/antenna_m...amplifier.html you'll see an
article I wrote about my experiences about using a TV amp. In the
article I used an Antenna mounted amp.

I've also used a wideband amp for receiving Military Satellites in the
260 MHz range. You can see this at:
http://www.milaircomms.com/shack.html just scroll down until you see my
Handheld and homemade 5 element Yagi.

In short if you do it rigth it will work wonders. If you add it and
start picking up FM Overload and Intermod you might want to invest in
some filters. Depending on what I want to hear and the direction I aim
my beam I will have some problems. However once I insert my Hi Pass
Stridsberg Filter 99% of my problems go away. The HiPass filter I'm
using will block signals below 225 MHz. Since 99% of my listening is
MilAir this is perfect.

George
http://www.MilAirComms.com