Is it possible to damage a television by using s coax signal amplifier when one is not needed? What is the tolerance of a television for recieveing an inconing signal?
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Cable Signal Amplification
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NO damage.... but if the cable signal is too strong the picture will just get worse and the adjacent channels will start interfering with each other. Boosting the signal to compensate for splits and long runs is obviously warranted..... but it is a waste of time to boost a already proper signal strength thinking you will get a better picture.
-- Best Regards, Daniel Sofie Electronics Supply & Repair
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Unless something is horribly wrong with the amplifier it can not damage your television. Adding unneccessay amplification will just cause a degradation in cable reception quality. If in doubt about the signal strength of your cable signal you should call your cable company to come and look at what you think is an inadequate picture. They can then measure the signal strength with a special signal strength meter..... just a regular test meter can not do the job. If you handle this as a complaint they will come out and verify that your television is getting the signal you are paying for. electricitym