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8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier Splitter Signal Booster with Pa…


  • Enhanced version of B000WDR94U. Supports cable based E911 features.
  • 4dB boost per port, doubles signal strength, reduces snow, prevents pixelation with digital cable.
  • BYPASS feature allows critical cable equipment to get signal in the event of a power outage or amplifier failure.
  • Compatible with all standard and digital Cable TV services, including the “Triple Play” phone service.
  • 5-year warranty when purchased from an Authorized PCT Distributor/Dealer. Warranty not valid when purchased through other outlets.

Product Description
The PCT 8-port Passive Return Amplifier with BYPASS feature is compatible with all standard and digital Cable TV services, including the “Triple Play” phone service and HDTV. It is fully compatible with E911 services provides by cable companies, so it will not block the signal to your cable phone service in the event of a power outage or equipment failure (when properly installed). On the inside, this product is the exact same amplifier as shown in Amazon catalog … More >>

8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier Splitter Signal Booster with Pa…

  1. #1 by B. Wilson on July 31, 2010 - 4:17 pm

    An eight-port 60 MHz to 1000 MHz amp, with passive 1 MHz – 50 MHz return and a function which bypasses one port on power loss. For the forward signal, this works great if you can put the incoming cable directly into it (before any splits). Because it has a passive return, and and because that return is also split eight ways, the return signal is very weak, and can cause loss of internet, phone, and cable-box-return signals when optimal conditions are not present. The manufacturer also makes a four-port amp (with 3 dB stronger return siganls) and similar boxes with an amplified return path. The box has very sturdy construction, and if powered through one of two f-connector ports: one for direct power at the box installation site, and one of the downfeed ports can accept power, should you lack power at the installation site. The latter method applies power to one of the coax lines running past a power outlet using a special adapter (looks like a splitter, but isn’t; must be purchased separately).

    The bypass-on-power-loss is intended for situations, like the Triple Play package from Comcast, where one port goes to the telephone/internet box. When power is lost, this amp will route the telephone/internet box directly to the cable line. If the battery on the telephone/internet box is working properly, this will allow your telephone to work when complete loss of houshold power happens. I think this is an essential condition if you rely only on a land-line telephone for communication with emergency services.
    Rating: 4 / 5

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  2. #2 by Steven Quigley on July 31, 2010 - 6:52 pm

    I am a VERY happy customer for having purchased this device–and just in the nick of time. I bought the 8-PORT PCT International amplifier because I wanted to clear up TV stations that I occasionally lost from my roof-top antenna. For that purpose, it worked perfectly. I picked up 7 channels I didn’t know I could get, 6 that were intermittent, and now all of them are available constantly.

    However, I really can appreciate this device after lighting struck our property shortly after I installed it. We lost our heat pump and a few electronics due to the resulting surge. Our antenna’s rotor box was fried via it’s 4-wire lead from the roof that is routed right along side the coax fed into this amplifier. Yet our TVs and DVR were completely unharmed (one was on when the strike occurred), and the PCT amp is still working just fine. The surge did not come through the antenna lines thanks to this device, so I can totally support their claim of “superior lightning protection.” Highly recommended.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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  3. #3 by Shopper on July 31, 2010 - 8:44 pm

    Works great to boost signal for cable TV/HDTV. However, it causes problems with internet cable modem communication. It will randomly drop the internet connection.

    Not a major issue. Just split the source cable into TV and Internet and boost only the TV signal.
    Rating: 3 / 5

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  4. #4 by Fernando Frenkel on July 31, 2010 - 9:14 pm

    I am not an english native writer but I want to say that this product has covered all my expectation to solve a problem to get from one cable TV input several TV RF outputs for my differents equipments installed in home.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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  5. #5 by David Barnes on July 31, 2010 - 11:52 pm

    Does exactly what it says it does. Got it fine, hooked it up fine, and I can say it has definitely improved the cable signal to my TVs.

    Standard cable looks a lot better! HD looks about the same, but I don’t have really good eyes to notice the difference. I’m sure it has a better signal.

    I have my phone through the cable as well, and I seem to be having issues with it. I’m not sure if it is related to this product, or some of the wire moving I was doing in the process of hooking it up.

    Overall it is a great product, and costs about as much as an non-amplified splitter does. Totally worth is.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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