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TV Antenna Pre-Amplifier Comparison Chart
Below is a reference chart for TV Antenna Pre-amplifiers. They are listed according to the type of input, then sorted by VHF gain. Remember, it is not always necessary to have the highest gain pre-amplifier available - it is better to have the correct gain for your transmission levels and TV antenna model.
Please note that if you are using a 300 Ohm input pre-amplifier, it is feasible to remove the balun (pigtail / transformer) from the antenna and connect the 300 Ohm lead directly to the pre-amplifier. This technique would eliminate insertion loss due to the balun connection. Be sure to check the input connection type for each pre-amplifier. Some have a 300 Ohm input and other have a 75 Ohm type input. (See picture to right) 75 Ohm vs. 300 Ohm connector

VHF/UHF - Combined input for Channels 2-13 and 14-69

Gain (dB) Noise (dB)
Model # Input Type Output Type VHF UHF VHF UHF
Winegard AP 8275 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 29 dB 28 dB 2.9 dB 2.8 dB
Winegard AP 8283 300 Ohm 75 Ohm 29 dB 28 dB 2.9 dB 2.8 dB
Winegard AP 8800 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 29 dB 19 dB 2.7 dB 2.8 dB
Winegard AP 8780 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 17 dB 28 dB 2.9 dB 2.7 dB
Winegard AP 8783 300 Ohm 75 Ohm 17 dB 28 dB 3.9 dB 3.9 dB
Winegard AP 8700 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 17 dB 19 dB 2.8 dB 2.8 dB
Winegard AP 8703 300 Ohm 75 Ohm 17 dB 19 dB 3.9 dB 3.9 dB
Antennas Direct PA-17 300 Ohm 75 Ohm 17 dB 17 dB 2.5 dB 2.5 dB
Channel Master CM 0068 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 16 dB 23 dB 3.0 dB 2.2 dB
Channel Master CM 0265 300 Ohm 75 Ohm 16 dB 23 dB 3.0 dB 2.2 dB
Channel Master CM 0064 300 Ohm 75 Ohm 16 dB 23 dB 3.0 dB 2.2 dB
Channel Master CM 7778 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 16 dB 23 dB 3.0 dB 2.2 dB
Antennas Direct PA-16 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 16 dB 16 dB 2.5 dB 2.5 dB

Dual VHF/UHF - Separate inputs for VHF and UHF with an option for combined

Gain (dB) Noise (dB)
Model # Input Type Output Type VHF UHF VHF UHF
Winegard AP 2880 75 Ohm (2) 75 Ohm 29 dB 19 dB 2.9 dB 2.9 dB
Channel Master CM 7777 75 Ohm (2) 75 Ohm 23 dB 26 dB 2.8 dB 2.0 dB
Winegard AP 2870 75 Ohm (2) 75 Ohm 17 dB 19 dB 2.9 dB 2.9 dB
Winegard AP 8733 300 Ohm (2) 75 Ohm 17 dB 19 dB 3.9 dB 3.9 dB
Channel Master CM 0065 300 Ohm (2) 75 Ohm 16 dB 23 dB 3.0 dB 2.2 dB
Channel Master CM 0264 300 Ohm (2) 75 Ohm 16 dB 23 dB 3.0 dB 2.2 dB
VHF Only - Channels 2-13 Gain (dB) Noise (dB)
Model # Input Type Output Type VHF UHF VHF UHF
Winegard AP 3800 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 29 dB N/A 2.9 dB N/A
Winegard AP 3770 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 17 dB N/A 2.6 dB N/A
UHF Only - Channels 14-69 Gain (dB) Noise (dB)
Model # Input Type Output Type VHF UHF VHF UHF
Winegard AP 4800 75 Ohm 75 Ohm N/A 28 dB N/A 2.7 dB
Channel Master CM 7775 75 Ohm 75 Ohm N/A 26 dB N/A 2.0 dB
Winegard AP 4700 75 Ohm 75 Ohm N/A 19 dB N/A 2.9 dB



 
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