Which antenna amplifier do I need?

[3WAYsplit]

I recently got a second hand ClearStream™ 2V antenna. I hooked it up and ran a few scans. It looks like I can get at least 30+ channels.

It's picking up some channels nice and clear. But there are some that it isn't grabbing
completely. It seems that an amplifier will help with my problem. But I don't know which
amplifier I should go with. The antenna is being used indoors only. I can't install it
outside or mount it anywhere in my apt.

I don't really want to break the bank in getting this to work better. After some checking around the net I managed to find these amplifiers. Which would be compatible with the ClearStream 2V? Is there any that won't work at all?

Alphaline™ Super Low Noise Amplifier SEA-100

Winegard LNA-100 Boost Ultra Low Noise TV Antenna Amplifier
Winegard LNA100S Boost Amplifier, 20dB Gain

1Byone HDTV Antenna Booster Amplifier

ClearStream™ In-Line Amplifier

Digiwave ANT1005 is Digital HDTV Off Air Amplifier

Solid Signal 20dB HDTV Antenna Amp w/ Pure Signal Technology (PURE20)

RCA: AMP1450R
RCA: AMP1450F

Are any of them worth the extra $$? Which ones?

I'm getting close to dropping TW$, please help me.

 

[HeavensCloud]

Winegard LNA-100 Boost Ultra Low Noise TV Antenna Amplifier

That one would work nicely with that antenna.

 

[HisSvt76]

The winegard works good i have this motorola http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Sign...11775&sr=8-4&keywords=motorola+signal+booster

I get 37 ota local channels with full signal including cbs which in my area is still vhf not uhf

There are several versions with less ports if needed

Im using that with this antenna attic mounted http://www.amazon.com/GE-24792-Comp...TF8&qid=1426012174&sr=1-3&keywords=ge+antenna

Worked better for me than my old giant attic antenna and that clearstream you have not to say it isnt good but in my attic it just worked out that way.

 

[DejaWiz]

Sub'd because I'm shopping for the same thing...good info so far.

 

[wdeydwondrer]

Have you verified that you are aimed and/or using the proper ant? Over amping can cause problems and remeber that amps only compensate for power loss inside the house, they will not help you increase the gain of your ant.

 

[HisSvt76]

Check your aiming here
http://www.antennapoint.com/

 

[3WAYsplit]

Have you verified that you are aimed and/or using the proper ant? Over amping can cause problems and remember that amps only compensate for power loss inside the house, they will not help you increase the gain of your ant.

I've been to Antenna Web, Antenna Point, TVFool, FCC OTA, etc.

The general aim is ok. It just needs a bit of help for a couple stubborn channels.

I tried both of these:
Winegard LNA-100 Boost Ultra Low Noise TV Antenna Amplifier
RCA: AMP1450 R or F

The Winegard just messed up my strong channels. The RCA did help some with the problem channels. I'll just have to make some more adjustments to get a signal I can be satisfied with.

 

[wdeydwondrer]

Like i was saying, the amps only compensate for splitters and cable. The 2v you have is a 10db gain antenna, you can do the math from there to see if you need an amp or higher gain antenna. How far are you from the trouble channels? Once in the uhf band your range is more realistically about 25 miles +/-. Your 50 mile range would the lowest vhf channel, marketing numbers basically. If the antenna is inside, reduce the range again.

 

[3WAYsplit]

40+ miles from Ch14 WYBN-LD. I can see the channels, but they pixelate. The channels seem better with the AMP. But it needs some tweaking.

20 miles from Ch6 WRGB CBS6. Low signal, just need to get the right adjustment to grab it.