Loss in tv splitters.

[rg26ce1991@hotmail.com]

Greetings group.
Which of the following would result in the most tv antenna signal
reaching each of 8 outlets?

2 4way splitters connected to 1 2way splitter.

1 8way splitter.


Thanks,
Russell Griffiths.

 

[Phil Allison]

<rg26ce1991@hotmail.com

Greetings group.
Which of the following would result in the most tv antenna signal
reaching each of 8 outlets?

2 4way splitters connected to 1 2way splitter.

1 8way splitter.

** What you do it look at the maker's specs for each of the units and do
some simple arithmetic.



.......... Phil

 

[Ken Taylor]

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Greetings group.
Which of the following would result in the most tv antenna signal
reaching each of 8 outlets?

2 4way splitters connected to 1 2way splitter.

1 8way splitter.


Thanks,
Russell Griffiths.

In theory they are the same - in practice, what do the respective spec's
say?

Ken

 

[atec]

rg26ce1991@hotmail.com wrote:

Greetings group.
Which of the following would result in the most tv antenna signal
reaching each of 8 outlets?

2 4way splitters connected to 1 2way splitter.

1 8way splitter.


Thanks,
Russell Griffiths.

spend just over 100 bucks and use an 8 way switch

 

[Michael A. Terrell]

"rg26ce1991@hotmail.com" wrote:

Greetings group.
Which of the following would result in the most tv antenna signal
reaching each of 8 outlets?

2 4way splitters connected to 1 2way splitter.

1 8way splitter.

Thanks,
Russell Griffiths.

The single 8 way splitter has a lower loss because you eliminate the
loss caused by two sets of connectors to tie the 2 way to each of the
four way splitters. You also have four less chances for bad connections
and signal ingression to interfere with the picture. I worked for a
large MSO CATV company for four years and I tested a lot of sample parts
before we purchased our passives in bulk. We used the 8 way splitters in
apartment buildings, with a separate drop per splitter.

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Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

 

[rg26ce1991@hotmail.com]

Thankyou Michael and everone else who replied.
Russell Griffiths.