terk tv44 without sat receiver

[aeroguy70]

Hi, I recently lost my job & had to cancel my Dish subscription to save some money. I was counting on using my terk tv44 antenna still, as it has worked well for OTA with my 622. I managed to get a waiver to keep the satellite dish intact on the roof, so all I have to return is the receiver. That way when things turn around financially I can rejoin and all I will need is a receiver again.

I did not realize until after disconnecting the 622 that it provides the power to the amplifier for the terk antenna. Without the power I now only pull in a couple of stations.

Any ideas about how I can get power to the terk amplifier without a satellite receiver?

thanks for your help.

 

[boba]

Buy a power supply from Terk. or buy another Terk 44 and use it's power supply.
Buy a used DISH receiver off eBay and connect it where your 622 was.

 

[PBX_Guy]

Here's something that's actually made for it. Go to www.techtoolsupply.com and get the Sonora HRPIR20 power supply and power inserter combo, $26.99. The power inserter is a splitter-like device (even looks like one). Connect the power supply to the "DC" terminal, connect your sat cable to the "DC+RF" terminal and connect your TV to the "RF" terminal.

The Winegard PS-1503 is similar for $18.99 from www.solidsignal.com

I have dealt with both vendors over the years and had no trouble with purchases from either.

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[aeroguy70]

PBX Guy - thanks for the advice and recommendations - I think that's exactly what I'm looking for - I will order the sonora and see how it works

thanks again for your help

 

[aeroguy70]

Just wanted to drop a line with an update. I got the sonora, hooked it up, and my TV tuner now pulls in 52 stations rather than the 11 it got before hooking in the sonora amplifier. WONDERFUL!! I really appreciate the advice, this is exactly what I needed.