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How to Optimize - davidmc36 - 2025-07-04
I installed ferrite antenna in attic of garage. It is a single attached garage. I replaced the 1 foot leads from antenna to pre-amp to avoid mounting it up with antenna. There is about 20 feet of 26 ga twisted pair shielded going to pre-amp. There is about 20 feet of Cat5 from pre-amp to amp.
I wonder what might be the best way to optimize performance by removing noise floor?
1. Provide cleaner power supply
2. Shorten twisted pair back to 1 foot and use 20 feet of Cat5 to amp
3. I have 100 feet of direct burial Cat5 on hand that could run out to a weatherproof enclosure up to 75 feet away from the house.
I seem unable to turn gains up past 10x2 or it goes steady interference.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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