jplove71
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Re: Tech installed a New Line to house, now what??
Is there a possibility of getting the splitter moved to inside the house? Would it be possible to replace the 3-way splitter with a 4-way and then run an additional coax from there and remove the 2-way splitter? Having a splitter behind a splitter usually isn't a good idea (IMO) unless that's the only option.
Just sharing my thoughts. =)
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axelrose
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May 3rd, @05:36PM
| said by jplove71  :Is there a possibility of getting the splitter moved to inside the house? Would it be possible to replace the 3-way splitter with a 4-way and then run an additional coax from there and remove the 2-way splitter? Having a splitter behind a splitter usually isn't a good idea (IMO) unless that's the only option. Just sharing my thoughts. =) Thanks. I believe the hole coming into this room is way too small to fit another cable through using your method.
But shouldn't bypassing the splitter inside my room give me the same result?
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jplove71
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May 3rd, @06:27PM
| Splitters have a funny way of behaving sometimes. Either they have no noticeable* effect at all on the signal (as they should) or they make it worse. If you can bypass that 2-way splitter altogether, then by all means do so. It may or may not help. But it's always worth a shot. =)
*EDIT - Added for clarification.
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EG
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| said by jplove71 :Splitters have a funny way of behaving sometimes. Either they have no effect at all on the signal (as they should) or they make it worse. Isn't there always a certain amount of a negative effect to signal levels when a splitter is used ?
In the process of doing their jobs, they do introduce a definite and labeled amount of attenuation when inserted into the coax line.
I'm speaking of "passive" splitters here. Not active ones, or DC Taps. |
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jplove71
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| said by EG :Isn't there always a certain amount of a negative effect to signal levels when a splitter is used ? Yes, there is, but it shouldn't be to the point where it's noticeable. I should have clarified that in my post.
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EG
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May 3rd, @06:39PM
| said by jplove71 :said by EG :Isn't there always a certain amount of a negative effect to signal levels when a splitter is used ? Yes, there is, but it shouldn't be to the point where it's noticeable. I should have clarified that in my post. Hmmm... I can put a -3.5dB or a -7dB splitter in my line and see the exactly corresponding lowering of my DPL and raising of my UPL stats...
As long as my stats still remain in spec, I don't notice any difference in performance.
Guess it depends on one's definition of the word "noticeable" ? |
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