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Without both, I don't get a great signal.. for every channel, but I do get some channels still very well. The amplifier helps out a lot, but it doesn't have to be there from some channels.

RandallA, if I bypass the diplexors... completely, I get around 80% signal on my best channel....Sometimes better. If I add the diplexors, I barely get a signal.

I am using the Blue Holland Diplexors.... And I have the 18db amplifier that comes with the antenna plugged in after the last diplexer, right before it goes to the receiver.

The antenna type is a MANT940 from Phillips. It is an indoor / outdoor antenna. Like I said, it works great sitting on top of my entertainment center right now, plugged directly into the TV. I even had the antenna outside where my dish is currently (before the dish was installed) and it...

I am sure I have the diplexers hooked up right.... Also, I am applying a 18db amplifier on the antenna signal right before I plug it into the ATSC tuner. How do you go about putting an amplifier on the outside of my house? Wouldn't that need a power outlet?

Appreciate the replies... However, this is the second pair of diplexers I have used. Both were given to me by Dish Network installers. They are both Holland Diplexers. What would be a good brand diplexer to try?

Hello. I am new to this forum, so bear with me. I am having an issue with an OTA antenna I am using with a Dish Network HD/DVR receiver. Actually, It's not really the receiver that is the issue, for this is also happening when I use the ATSC tuner built in to my Samsung 40" LCD. What...

Hello. I am new to this forum, so bear with me. I am having an issue with an OTA antenna I am using with a Dish Network HD/DVR receiver. Actually, It's not really the receiver that is the issue, for this is also happening when I use the ATSC tuner built in to my Samsung 40" LCD. What happens...