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Winegard VHF/UHF Pre-Amplifier (Model #AP-8275)

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3.9

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Easy setup (7)
  • Strong signal (6)
  • Durable (4)
  • Attractive design (2)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (2)
  • Poor reception / weak antenna (2)
  • Flimsy (1)

Best Uses

  • Attic/roof mount (7)
  • Living room (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Beach Audio

Universal housing can be used with any off-air TV antenna. Made of high impact ABS material, mast mounted for easy installation. Flexible polyethylene boot covers on 75 ohm. Zinc-plated steel hardware; all mounting hardware included.

Selectable FM trap reduces FM signals (88-108 MHz) -15 dB to prevent overload, tunable FM trap reduces a 3 MHz band width by -12 dB. Both adjustable switchable without opening the housing.

Transistor burn-out virtually eliminated with specialized circuitry featuring fast recovery diode that protects against lightning-caused pulses. Operating temperatures -40 to +140 F. 117 VAC UL and CSA approved power supply is included. (Does not include F-connectors.)



75 ohm

Deep Fringe, Avg. VHF gain 29db, UHF gain 28db

Selectable FM Trap

Specification Description
Model AP-8275, AP8275
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Durable construction, mounts directly to TV antenna mastBuilt-in FM trap to reduce "herringbone" patterns on VHF channelsFea
Capacity UOM mAh
Connections 75ohm antenna input (2)75ohm antenna output (1)
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header Give your signal a boost.
Display Catalog Number 55030410
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Input: 82 CH 75ohmGain: VHF 29dB/UHF 28dBNoise: VHF 2.9dB/UHF 2.8dBVariable FM TrapMax total input µ
Included in the Box Winegard® AP-8275 VHf/UHF Pre AmplifierMounting hardwareCable weather boots (3)AC adapterUser's guide<
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Part Number AP-8275
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model AP-8275
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Power Device AC adapter
Product Disclaimer Preamplifiers and/or amplifiers only amplify the signal your antenna receives. They cannot extend the receiving range of an antenna or help pull in si
Product Type Amplifiers
Supported Languages English

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Winegard VHF/UHF Pre-Amplifier (Model #AP-8275) Review

The Digital Answer

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"Forget the other post, Read this ! This preamp will out perform any other preamp out there. If you live 45-60 miles from the stations and have a half decent antenna, this baby will peg your signal strength ! Always use new coxial and your

friends will envy your reception.Yes you will need

(2) addi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 17 2009
The Signal Master
Florida
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Winegard VHF/UHF Pre-Amplifier (Model #AP-8275) Review

definitely improved our TV viewing

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"Since going to the digital signal our new digital TV could not maintain any of the broadcast. It wasn't until we installed the pre amplifier that we could watch TV all night and then wake up to the signal in the morning. Still having trouble getting all the stations but that should improve in Sept …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 23 2009
Marian
Meadow Vista, CA
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  • Casual User
 

[4 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Winegard VHF/UHF Pre-Amplifier (Model #AP-8275) Review

Solution to the digital TV blues

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Flimsy

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"With the change over to digital TV I pretty much had to give up on local TV due to the area that I live in. Even a roof top antenna was not enough to give me a continious Picture. It took a roof antenna before just to get the analog picture. At least now I can get a picture most of the time and It …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 22 2009
Skip z
Edwards, NY
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  • Power User
 

Winegard VHF/UHF Pre-Amplifier (Model #AP-8275) Review

This product cleared up 2 HD channels

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"It cleared up CH 32, which I could not get at all and CH 11, which came in but would break up and this is the Packer game channel that I really had to have. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 1 2009
FERD
Marinette, WI.
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  • Enthusiast
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Winegard VHF/UHF Pre-Amplifier (Model #AP-8275) Review

Good

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"The mast mount amplifier was a quantum leap in reception from the [$] one that mounts at your tv. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 19 2009
Les
Annandale, MN
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  • Casual User
 
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