NEED: Low signal loss high bandwith COAX SPLITTER.

[Googer]

Using normal -7DB splitters causes too much signal loss. What I need is a low loss, high bandwidth COAX cable splitter.

 

[biggestmuff]

Originally posted by: Googer
Using normal -7DB splitters causes too much signal loss. What I need is a [google]low loss, high bandwidth COAX cable splitter[/google].

 

[Nohr]

I've been using this splitter for TV & cable internet. -4db on each leg.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff

Originally posted by: Googer
Using normal -7DB splitters causes too much signal loss. What I need is a [google]low loss, high bandwidth COAX cable splitter[/google].

I've been doing that for a few weeks now. Thanks.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Nohr
I've been using this splitter for TV & cable internet. -4db on each leg.

That's excellant, I wonder if there are any better ones out there?

 

[krotchy]

How many directions are you splitting?

Each split has a fundamental loss of -3.5dB, since that corresponds to slightly less than half power.

If you split 2 ways, you can get a -3.5dB splitter for both legs
If you split 3 ways, you can get a -3.5dB.-7dB.-7B splitter or a -4.5dB,-4.5dB,-4.5dB splitter.

For a nice full bandwidth 2 way splitter, monoprice works. If you want an amplified splitter to get little-no signal loss, check partsexpress but they can be expensive.

Heres the RF amps:http://www.partsexpress.com/we...bjectGroup_ID=529&SO=2

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: krotchy
How many directions are you splitting?

Each split has a fundamental loss of -3.5dB, since that corresponds to slightly less than half power.

If you split 2 ways, you can get a -3.5dB splitter for both legs
If you split 3 ways, you can get a -3.5dB.-7dB.-7B splitter or a -4.5dB,-4.5dB,-4.5dB splitter.

For a nice full bandwidth 2 way splitter, monoprice works. If you want an amplified splitter to get little-no signal loss, check partsexpress but they can be expensive.

Heres the RF amps:http://www.partsexpress.com/we...bjectGroup_ID=529&SO=2

Exactly. There is no getting around this.

However, with the advent of digital broadcast signals...signal amplifiers now make much more sense.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: krotchy
How many directions are you splitting?

Each split has a fundamental loss of -3.5dB, since that corresponds to slightly less than half power.

If you split 2 ways, you can get a -3.5dB splitter for both legs
If you split 3 ways, you can get a -3.5dB.-7dB.-7B splitter or a -4.5dB,-4.5dB,-4.5dB splitter.

For a nice full bandwidth 2 way splitter, monoprice works. If you want an amplified splitter to get little-no signal loss, check partsexpress but they can be expensive.

Heres the RF amps:http://www.partsexpress.com/we...bjectGroup_ID=529&SO=2

Exactly. There is no getting around this.

However, with the advent of digital broadcast signals...signal amplifiers now make much more sense.

Amplification.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

an all-passive system would be best if the levels are within spec. what is the application?

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: krotchy
How many directions are you splitting?

Each split has a fundamental loss of -3.5dB, since that corresponds to slightly less than half power.

If you split 2 ways, you can get a -3.5dB splitter for both legs
If you split 3 ways, you can get a -3.5dB.-7dB.-7B splitter or a -4.5dB,-4.5dB,-4.5dB splitter.

For a nice full bandwidth 2 way splitter, monoprice works. If you want an amplified splitter to get little-no signal loss, check partsexpress but they can be expensive.

Heres the RF amps:http://www.partsexpress.com/we...bjectGroup_ID=529&SO=2

Exactly. There is no getting around this.

However, with the advent of digital broadcast signals...signal amplifiers now make much more sense.

Amplification.

uh.....yes?

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
an all-passive system would be best if the levels are within spec. what is the application?

I agree, all passive is the best way to go. I have a short and medium range outdoor antenna that was originally used for FM radio, I am splitting the signal two ways: One goes to the radio and one goes to my Sony (ATSC) KD-34XBR960. However, spiting the coax gives me no signal on either device. I have dozens of various splitters lying around, most have different specs of loss and bandwidth (don't use splitter with bandwidth higher than or out of the range that you need).

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: krotchy
How many directions are you splitting?

Each split has a fundamental loss of -3.5dB, since that corresponds to slightly less than half power.

If you split 2 ways, you can get a -3.5dB splitter for both legs
If you split 3 ways, you can get a -3.5dB.-7dB.-7B splitter or a -4.5dB,-4.5dB,-4.5dB splitter.

For a nice full bandwidth 2 way splitter, monoprice works. If you want an amplified splitter to get little-no signal loss, check partsexpress but they can be expensive.

Heres the RF amps:http://www.partsexpress.com/we...bjectGroup_ID=529&SO=2

Exactly. There is no getting around this.

However, with the advent of digital broadcast signals...signal amplifiers now make much more sense.

Amplification.

uh.....yes?

Oops, I over looked the second sentence and only saw the first one.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
an all-passive system would be best if the levels are within spec. what is the application?

I agree, all passive is the best way to go. I have a short and medium range outdoor antenna that was originally used for FM radio, I am splitting the signal two ways: One goes to the radio and one goes to my Sony (ATSC) KD-34XBR960. However, spiting the coax gives me no signal on either device. I have dozens of various splitters lying around, most have different specs of loss and bandwidth (don't use splitter with bandwidth higher than or out of the range that you need).

a regular 2 way splitter (-3.5 dB, often marked 4) rated for 860 - 1000 MHz should work. it should be grounded before entering the house, or at very least ground the splitter. i recommend against the use of a surge suppressor/power strip thing for any signal cable.

does the antenna work with only 1 device connected? with and without the splitter?