[mythtv-users] OT: need help on cable TV splitters
Rudy Zijlstra
mythtv at grumpydevil.homelinux.org
Sat Apr 28 23:04:39 UTC 2007
William Munson wrote:
> Brian Long wrote:
>
>> On 4/28/07, *Marc Barrett* <mnealbarrett at cox.net
>> <mailto:mnealbarrett at cox.net>> wrote:
>>
>> I need to split my cable TV's signal several times, with as little
>> degradation as possible. So I am looking for advice on what
>> splitters to use.
>>
>>
>> Marc,
>>
>> I've been using a Radio Shack powered 4-way splitter for about 2 years
>> and it's been great. I set the amplifier at its lowest setting. It's
>> not cheap, but it works like a charm.
>>
>> http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103093
>>
>> /Brian/
>>
>
> Just be aware that your cable modem and interactive cable box may not
> work behind the amplified splitter. Both of them talk back to the
> central office and the amp may block that.
>
As the amp in the link is a bi-directional amp, their should be no
problem with the communication to the head-end.
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