[mythtv-users] OT: need help on cable TV splitters

[Brian Wood]

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.

Hmmm... "Central Office", sounds like a telco guy. "Head End" is the
usual term for CATV operators.

But you are quite correct, you would need an amplifier with a reverse
path capability.

Some amplifiers are fed by power through the coax, and you need to use
"power-passing" passive devices.