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Split a Freesat signal.
Pollensa1946
01-02-2013
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.?
sodafountain
01-02-2013
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).
-GONZO-
01-02-2013
Have you thought about getting another LNB along with one of these?
Pollensa1946
01-02-2013
Originally Posted by -GONZO-:
“Have you thought about getting another LNB along with one of these?”

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?
-GONZO-
01-02-2013
Originally Posted by Pollensa1946:
“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?”

I wouldn't have a clue myself, I've just seen the odd dish here and there that has the same.
grahamlthompson
01-02-2013
Originally Posted by Pollensa1946:
“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?”

Correct . If the op wants to use a lnb output in a different location then a simple patch box is all that's needed.
Pollensa1946
01-02-2013
Originally Posted by grahamlthompson:
“...a simple patch box is all that's needed.”

Patch box?
grahamlthompson
01-02-2013
Originally Posted by Pollensa1946:
“Patch box?”

See How to make a Signal Distribution plate

here

http://www.satcure.com/tech/fconn.htm

Or use a lnb manual switch

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HI-ISOLATI...item3cce74809a
Pollensa1946
01-02-2013
Originally Posted by grahamlthompson:
“See How to make a Signal Distribution plate here
http://www.satcure.com/tech/fconn.htm”

That should do it, thanks.
Pollensa1946
15-02-2013
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.
Pollensa1946
15-02-2013
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
Night Watchman
17-02-2013
Sounds to me that it is easier to split an infinitive
Pollensa1946
17-02-2013
Originally Posted by Night Watchman:
“Sounds to me that it is easier to split an infinitive ”

Explain ???
Night Watchman
17-02-2013
Originally Posted by Pollensa1946:
“Explain ???”

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.
Chris Simon
17-02-2013
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.
Pollensa1946
18-02-2013
Originally Posted by Night Watchman:
“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. ”

Yes, I boldly went to coin a phrase.
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