Will the HDTV signal amplifier improve my digital signal? This was a question I was asking myself before I bought the signal booster, specifically the 4 Port Cable TV/HDTV/Digital Amplifier Internet Modem Signal Booster Internet AMP. Read on if you’re interested in the results.

My antenna is the homemade coat hanger, the 4- bay style. It is a good receiving antenna and very reliable once in position. It is cheap to build and the maintenance isn’t bad if it is built right. The key is getting some height and this holds true with any antenna.

So how did my signal amplifier do once I hooked it up to this antenna? First of all, I would like to be fair and say that it should be clear exactly what a signal amp is supposed to do. I don’t think there is enough information out there. The signal amp is really an amplified splitter, but it will help pull in weaker stations.

Now, having said that, I’ll try to be more specific. Did it improve my signal? I could not tell much of a difference at first. But later on I noticed that this amplifier was pulling in weaker stations. I really did need this device.

The amplifier worked as promised, it was sturdy, and it looked very professional. It boosted the channels I was receiving. And this is what it was designed to do.

If a significantly better signal is desired, I would suggest buying a good yagi antenna (Channel Master CM2016 HDTV VHF High Band and UHF Antenna), using RG-6 cable, and getting this antenna just as high as you can get it. If you want better performance, try using an antenna preamp, something like this — RCA TVPRAMP1R Outdoor Antenna Preamplifier. You probably won’t need a preamp if you have a good yagi.

If you have multiple television sets and want to maintain the signal strength that you have, then a signal amplifier is what to get. If you want a better signal, this amp will definitely help. Just don’t expect too much.