Cable Drop Amp Chart
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Ports
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Forward Gain (dB)
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Return Gain (dB)
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Active Return
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Passive Return
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Unity Gain
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MoCA
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Bypass
|
Equalizer
|
PCTMA2M
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1
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15
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-1.5
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-
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X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTMA22PN
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2
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11.5
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-4.6
|
-
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X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTMA24PN
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4
|
8
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-8
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTMA28PN
|
8
|
4
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-11.5
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTMAB10101AN1
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1
|
10
|
10
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X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTMAB10101PN1
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1
|
10
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-1.5
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTMAB10151AN1
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1
|
15
|
13
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTMAB10152AN
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2
|
11
|
11
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X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTMAB10154AN
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4
|
7.5
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7.5
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X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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PCTVANS5UN
|
5
|
0 (-5 dB on modem port)
|
0 (-5 dB on modem port)
|
-
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
X
|
-
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PCTVANS9UN
|
9
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0 (-5 dB on modem port)
|
0 (-5 dB on modem port)
|
-
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
X
|
-
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PCTVC5UN1
|
5
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0 (-5 dB on modem port)
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0 (-5 dB on modem port)
|
-
|
-
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X
|
-
|
X
|
-
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PCTVCF14AN/AN1
|
5
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1.75 (54 MHz) / 6.75 (1002 MHz
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-6.25 (15 MHz) / -5.5 (42 MHz)
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
X
|
X
|
X
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PCTVCF18AUPIN
|
9
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1.75 (54 MHz) / 6.75 (1002 MHz
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-6.25 (15 MHz) / -5.5 (42 MHz)
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
X
|
X
|
X
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Drop Amp:
A small amplifier used to increase signal levels in a home.
The amount of increase in signal levels provided by a drop amp is the "gain" of the drop amplifier.
The "return path" is used by cable operators to allow two-way communications between a cable modem or set top box and the cable network.
An active return drop amp has gain in the return path. These are recommended for use with cable service, but should not be used on OTA installations.
A passive return drop amp has no gain in the return path. This is the preferred type of amplifier for OTA installations, and also by many cable operators.
A unity gain drop amp has the same amount of gain as there is loss from the integrated splitters inside the amplifier housing.
A technology used to allow a program recorded in one room to be viewed in a different room.
The bypass function provides a path for signals to reach the cable modem if power is lost or the amplifier fails. This is primarily for cable telephony service.
An equalizer is used to compensate for the difference in signal loss through a length of coaxial cable at different frequencies.
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