New (to me) preamp Kitz KT-500

[comfortably_numb]

Picked up a new open box Kitz KT-500 on Ebay for $65. Planning to see if it performs any better than the CM-7777HD. Anyone here ever used a Kitz amp?

Kitz Technologies Low Noise Amplifier Model KT-100VG - Amp | eBay

 

[primestar31]

I love the Kitztech KT-200's, using them for years. However that KT-500 is far too strong for 99% of the people out there, and I recommend you sell it. It's noisier than claimed, and FAR too powerful for anybody that has receivable tv stations closer than 75 miles. It'll overwhelm and kill the signal of everything else. Read this: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/25-h...televes-long-range-uhf-yagi.html#post42391729
And:

https://www.avsforum.com/forum/25-h...-related-hardware-topic-560.html#post54969830

 

[comfortably_numb]

Well, the reason I want to try it is I lost reception on some of my LP stations when I moved the antenna into the attic. I'm currently using the 30db setting on the 7777HD, so if I need to I can adjust the gain of the KT-500 back to 30 and keep the 7777HD as a backup

 

[primestar31]

It might work fine for that, as your attic attenuates almost all your signal. However, it might overload the whole system, and cause issues. You can't tell for sure until you try. You might be one of the lucky ones.

 

[Trip]

I swear by the KT-200. Haven't tried any of the other models.

- Trip

 

[comfortably_numb]

Purchased, tested out great, but ended up not needing it. My loss is your gain; pun intended

Kitztech TV Booster
KT-500 Specifications:

Bandwidth 50 Mhz - 805Mhz
Optimized for Ch 7-51
Built in FM Trap
Noise Figure: .85 db
Gain: Adjustable from 0 - 36 db
Overload LED Indicator
Overload Resistant
Input/Output Impedance: 75 ohms
Fully Shielded Aluminum Case
Case Size: 3.125" x 2.125" x 1"
DC power supply included
Amplifier Power: 7-14 Volts DC @ 70MA

$60 shipped to the first person to PM me. Paypal only, please

 

[Trip]

Purchased, tested out great, but ended up not needing it. My loss is your gain; pun intended

Kitztech TV Booster
KT-500 Specifications:

Bandwidth 50 Mhz - 805Mhz
Optimized for Ch 7-51
Built in FM Trap
Noise Figure: .85 db
Gain: Adjustable from 0 - 36 db
Overload LED Indicator
Overload Resistant
Input/Output Impedance: 75 ohms
Fully Shielded Aluminum Case
Case Size: 3.125" x 2.125" x 1"
DC power supply included
Amplifier Power: 7-14 Volts DC @ 70MA

$60 shipped to the first person to PM me. Paypal only, please

Is it the coax-powered or standard model?

- Trip

 

[comfortably_numb]

Is it the coax-powered or standard model?

- Trip

It is the standard model

 

[comfortably_numb]

Sold to Larry1

 

[Wireless Engineer]

More gain doesn't equal better signal.
In fact using the LEAST amount of gain possible is the best solution.
.......
A medium gain preamp like the Winegard LNA-200 is more than enough gain.

 

[comfortably_numb]

A medium gain preamp like the Winegard LNA-200 is more than enough gain.

The KT-500 is intended for extreme deep fringe locations, but since it has adjustable gain, it can be used for multiple applications.

 

[Larry1]

The KT-500 is intended for extreme deep fringe locations, but since it has adjustable gain, it can be used for multiple applications.

A lot of my channel are in extreme fringe being 2 edge. I'm sure this amp will help. The Channel Master CM-7777 works but needs a little more. Just waiting for a LTE filter to arrive now for my second antenna setup.

 

[BabaLouie]

A lot of my channel are in extreme fringe being 2 edge. I'm sure this amp will help. The Channel Master CM-7777 works but needs a little more. Just waiting for a LTE filter to arrive now for my second antenna setup.

My channels are also deep fringe 2 edge -- a very weak signal, difficult reception scenario. I received and installed the Kitztech KT-500-Coax preamp yesterday. The way it improved my reception is dramatic. By far, it worked the best of any preamp I've tried -- and I've tried the Winegard LNA-200, the Televes 560383, the Channel Master CM-7777HD, and the Kitztech KT-200-Coax. I've read a lot of comments in online forums bad-mouthing the KT-500, but for predicaments like mine, it seems to be almost perfect.