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do tv signal amps work?

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bentwookie

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should I use a amped splitter (75ohm-per split,3db signal boost,50-450 Mhz) or use a high digital frequencing splitter(5Mhz-1.0Ghz) I just have regular cable tv...any informative response is appreciated since I have no idea what I am talking about

TIA
 
Yes they work.I don't know what the upper frequency is for normal cable channels (up to channel 100 or so). Channel 2 is around 55 MHz, so the 50-450 Mhz amplifier should work OK for most of the channels. Try it and see!!
 
Hrmm you maybe be able to get by with just a good quality four-way splitter, like one from channel vision. Channel vision makes a better splitter than you could prob buy at radioshack. Mosnter cable makes good ones too.

Loss is at about -7.4db per leg on a 4-way splitter, and thats pplus the loss already coming into the splitter.

If you want to get a 4-way amped splitter, check ebay out. Search for broadband amp or go here: Cable amps
 
Also you'll want to use decent quality cables. I've been making my own using Belden 1694a which is RG6 quad shield with a solid copper conductor and Snap N Seal connectors. You'll also want to be careful about using amplifiers since it can increase noise. The Channel Vision splitters suggested are supposed to be pretty good and Channel Plus amps available at Parts Express are better than the average Radio Shack ones.
 
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