Yes, you could use the both. The preamp might be needed just a single TV. The distribution amp (DA) would be needed if you have a lot of television (4+) that you're feeding. Remember, a single spit (one input to dual output) cuts the signal in half. A double split (one input to four outputs) cuts the signal to 25%. The DA basically means you feed four TVs (or however many) with no signal loss.
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You would have to use an external splitter with that one.
Yes, you are not going to break the adaptor or the laptop, it will simply work or not. If it doesn't work you really haven't proved the adaptor is defective though.
This is why I suggested a trade:
sktrus could try a known good adapter (my old Hauppauge adapter) and see if it will work with the Hopper. Meanwhile, I could test the AirTV adapter to see if I can get it to work. If sktrus's Hopper still can't find any OTA channels with the other adapter, then there is something wrong with that Hopper. If I can't find any channels with sktrus's AirTV adapter, then the adapter is dead.
In the meantime, if it were me, I'd get AirTV to send out another adapter to test. It sure seems that it should detect a nonzero number of stations when attached to the Hopper.
Software absolutely could be an issue. One of Dish's software updates a few years ago completely broke OTA functionality in my Wally for over a month, before they finally fixed it with the next update.
If he finds that the Haupp drivers don't drive his AirTV, are there any drivers for the AirTV adapter for Windows PCs? That'd be real good.
It’s a house with a detached garage - just so happens that’s where all the service lines originate.
I use both a preamp amp and a distribution amp because of the distance. From the distribution amp - I send to two splitters and on to every room in the house
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OK, I plugged an AirTV dual adapter into my PC. It's detected as "USB ATSC Device". Hauppauge drivers do not install...get "Compatible hardware not found". However, I also get "Your card's model number is: 20xxxx and is working correctly."
SichboPVR of course then says No television devices have been detected.
So, as Roseanne Roseannadanna said, "Never mind."
SichboPVR of course then says No television devices have been detected.
So, as Roseanne Roseannadanna said, "Never mind."
Agreed, $30 air tv adapter, coax in one end, usb into Hopper 3, go to home, menu, settings, ota scan, picked up 44 channels, saved only my locals, I now have OTA's in my guide and can record as well. I could of done this 10years ago and saved mucho coins ! Coax from OTA antenna of course, forgot that in original post !
Thanks buddy, I don’t need to go out that route then. still Waitin‘ for that antenna to arrive.
Maybe in the meantime, you could verify the software level on your Hopper 3. In case you haven't done this:
- Press Home twice
- Settings
- Diagnostics
Check software version. It should be U939. If not:
- Tools
- Upgrade software
Let it download and reboot a few times. When you see the standby screensaver that says Press SAT to watch TV, DON''T PRESS SAT or anything else.
- Press Home twice
- Settings
- Diagnostics
Check software version. It should be U939. If not:
- Tools
- Upgrade software
Let it download and reboot a few times. When you see the standby screensaver that says Press SAT to watch TV, DON''T PRESS SAT or anything else.
Pressing Home three times is faster.
Excellent! Did not know that. Thanks.Pressing Home three times is faster.
Well, I just sold that OTA adapter, so I no longer have it available to trade. Never mind. Sorry.
I don't think the antenna will help. You've already proved the Terk will bring in the signals.
Thanks everybody. Things r getting weird! In a good way!!
When I first tried airtv adapter on Hopper 3, The scan showed 0. then, I tried other 2 usb ports. Still 0. I took the preamp out of antenna coax. Tried. Nothing on all 3 ports. Had no idea what to do. Blamed the old antenna.
Bobby suggested that I unplug the Hopper and plug it back. (Hopper was showing OTA connection although airttv was not plugged. ) Well, I did that today. Again, coax from antenna (with power injector turned on) was connected to airttv adapter. And adapter to the bottom usb port behind the Hopper. Turned tv on then Hopper. Hopper said it detected ota and asked if I wanted to scan.!!!!!!!!! I did.
(Drum Roll pls!).
It started finding stations!!. Just like my experiment with small tv, it found 43 stations. I couldn't believe it. Still getting NBC WLWT 5 from Cincy, which is 70 miles North of me, and it looks great. Public tv and its subs very very good. CBC and its subs r still Crap.
I checked the software version. Still the same as it was last week. Here they r:
Hopper 3 U936 11/07/2020 3:03 AM
Appl. Soft. AN458
Joey 2 U766 11/07/2020 3:29 AM
I have absolutely no idea why or how Hopper managed to find those stations.
Still 2 questions:
1- The Guide shows all the OTA stations. But No information available. So, how do you record any show? No time blocks or program names to select.
2- Does adding distribution amplifier between airtv adapter and antenna (preamped) coax help to improve signal quality or is it just a dumb idea? (Mostly thinking the future if I cancel Dish)
Thanks y'all from a happy camper.
When I first tried airtv adapter on Hopper 3, The scan showed 0. then, I tried other 2 usb ports. Still 0. I took the preamp out of antenna coax. Tried. Nothing on all 3 ports. Had no idea what to do. Blamed the old antenna.
Bobby suggested that I unplug the Hopper and plug it back. (Hopper was showing OTA connection although airttv was not plugged. ) Well, I did that today. Again, coax from antenna (with power injector turned on) was connected to airttv adapter. And adapter to the bottom usb port behind the Hopper. Turned tv on then Hopper. Hopper said it detected ota and asked if I wanted to scan.!!!!!!!!! I did.
(Drum Roll pls!).
It started finding stations!!. Just like my experiment with small tv, it found 43 stations. I couldn't believe it. Still getting NBC WLWT 5 from Cincy, which is 70 miles North of me, and it looks great. Public tv and its subs very very good. CBC and its subs r still Crap.
I checked the software version. Still the same as it was last week. Here they r:
Hopper 3 U936 11/07/2020 3:03 AM
Appl. Soft. AN458
Joey 2 U766 11/07/2020 3:29 AM
I have absolutely no idea why or how Hopper managed to find those stations.
Still 2 questions:
1- The Guide shows all the OTA stations. But No information available. So, how do you record any show? No time blocks or program names to select.
2- Does adding distribution amplifier between airtv adapter and antenna (preamped) coax help to improve signal quality or is it just a dumb idea? (Mostly thinking the future if I cancel Dish)
Thanks y'all from a happy camper.
