Splitting the incoming signal... - Digital World Cable Satellite Console Forum

Ajbathija · 19th January 2010, 17:42

HI. Does anyone know how many ways you can split the incoming cable signal without losing quality? My mate wants to use 4 or 5 boxes...!!!

slimshady · 19th January 2010, 18:46

should be no prob as i have 6

rawsy · 19th January 2010, 19:39

it depends on the strenth of the signal to start with mate. its just trial and error unless you can get hold of a meter. there are not supposed to be more than 3 units (with return path ) on rg6 cable, i suspect that the units in question wont be using a return path though.

Ajbathija · 19th January 2010, 19:47

Thanks guys. Is there not a powered splitter available on the market for this purpose? What 6 way splitter are you using slimshady?

rawsy · 19th January 2010, 20:03

a descent aerial amp should do it. watch out for any modems though as an amp may not be able to send info back through it.

slimshady · 19th January 2010, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajbathija

Thanks guys. Is there not a powered splitter available on the market for this purpose? What 6 way splitter are you using slimshady?

not using 6 way splitter using 3 way splitters x2

Ajbathija · 22nd January 2010, 10:41

Cheers guys.

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