i need to run a video feed from a palmcorder to a VCR then to a monitor approx 300 ft away. I understand that i would need some kind of an amp… 1.) would a VCR be a powerful enough amp?
2.) Would RCA wires/cables do as good, better or worse than coax? I could omit the VCR part if i have to.
Hmmmm…line loss across 300 feet of coax. You might acually get away without an amp if the VCR out signal is strong enough and you go with a single non-broken line of coax (ie get a 500 foot roll and and make you own non-broken 300 foot section). If you have three 100 foot sections joined together with female-female couplers there will be line loss and potential RF interference at each coupling.
If you do need one coax line amps are not that expensive ($20- $60) as long as you have an AC source to power them.
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Just go to the http://www.radioshack.com website and look for at # 15-1170.
In-Line Signal Amplifier for CATV, Satellite, VCR, and TV
$29.99 Reg. Price Brand:
Cat.#: 15-1170 Model:
Where to Buy
On-line Yes
In Stores Yes
1-800-THE-SHACK Yes
Minimizes signal loss caused by in-line devices or long cable runs (over 100 feet). Boosts signal by up to 10dB for CATV, satellite, VCR, and TV antennas. Requires 75-ohm coax cable connection.
Astro! You ist ein Wunderkind! How do you do it?? As usual, thank you!