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Split a Freesat signal.
I have a situation where all the 8 cables from my Octo LNB are used. In one of the rooms which has a single cable outlet I want to provide a second outlet which is simply designed to provide flexibility in the room layout. Only one of the two outlets would be in use at any one time.
To accomplish this I think I can split that single cable into two using this... http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-2-...ll-ports/99105 Will this work, and would I experience any significant loss in signal strength/quality in splitting this way? Is there a better way of accomplishing a second outlet, keeping in mind the use I have highlighted above.? |
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Yes, that should work, the important thing is the pwoer pass through (which controls the LNB), and this says it does.
Will be fine as long as you are only using 1 of the outputs at a time (although, in theory, you could use the second output at the smae time, and get a quarter of the channels, but that can get complicated). |
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Have you thought about getting another LNB along with one of these?
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Have you thought about getting another LNB along with one of these?
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With a min of 3 degrees separation I believe that holder is designed for a 2 satellite installation, not simply 2 LNBs on the same satellite. Correct?
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With a min of 3 degrees separation I believe that holder is designed for a 2 satellite installation, not simply 2 LNBs on the same satellite. Correct?
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...a simple patch box is all that's needed.
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Patch box?
here http://www.satcure.com/tech/fconn.htm Or use a lnb manual switch http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HI-ISOLATI...item3cce74809a |
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See How to make a Signal Distribution plate here
http://www.satcure.com/tech/fconn.htm |
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Just a follow up on the patch plate recommended by grahamlthompson, thanks graham...
I bought two of these from... http://www.tvaerials.com/product.aspx?productid=3717 ...which was the cheapest taking postage into the equation. Plates are very good quality Labgear units. I took one cable from the octo LNB and routed it to the plate. From the plate I ran additional cables to all the new spots where I might want an outlet, including a second cable to some existing single outlets. Now, off of an octo LNB I have the flexibility to feed 9 rooms either with twin feeds or single feeds, directly off of the LNB or via the plate. For example, 3 rooms with twin feeds for PVR, plus 2 rooms with single feed. Or two rooms with twin feed and 4 with single. I can vary which rooms get a feed. Worked out very well for my requirements. |
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BTW...you can also get an 8-way version of that plate so you can mix and match outputs as required...
http://www.tvaerials.com/product.aspx?productid=3719 |
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Sounds to me that it is easier to split an infinitive
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Sounds to me that it is easier to split an infinitive
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Explain ???
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It's OK. I got it anyway! Anyway, certainly with one of those multi F-connector plates it would be easy to quickly swap between receivers.
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I know it ruins a joke by having to explain it but this thread is about splitting a Freesat signal - I simply said it it would be easier to split an Infinitive. e.g.the famous Star Trek phrase. English Grammar.
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