[mythtv-users] OT: Indoor VHF gain antenna

[Kevin Ross]

William wrote:
> Despite what others have said here, a good mast mounted LNA type 
> amplifier connected right at the feed point of the loop will improve 
> your weak signal performance however it is susceptible to overload 
> from nearby strong signals. I am talking about the kind of amp that is 
> designed to be mounted at the feedpoint of a yagi antenna not the kind 
> designed for use as a signal booster on long coax runs. The Channel 
> Master #3041DSB Deluxe Antenna Amplifier is a good example.

The CM 7777 has an even lower noise figure than that.  But if you want a 
very very low noise amplifier, go for:

http://www.researchcomms.com/hdtv.html

with a noise figure of 0.4 db.  Since your typical TV tuner probably has 
a noise figure of somewhere around 6 db, using the RC LNA is like adding 
5.6 db of gain to your antenna.