Re: [PLUG] OT: CATV splitter

[<kamiza103@yahoo.co.jp>]

Passive splitters with more than two outputs are really just internally cascaded two-way splitters.

 In some cases too much gain can add or amplify noise.

My 4-way amp boosts the signal a lot.  Maybe too much for short runs.  I think I would suggest splitting off the
 original signal and putting the modem on one side, then an amp on the other.  A single output amp could then be split which might bring the signal strength down to reasonable levels.  Or, if you cable runs are short, get a lower gain, multi-output amp.


Matt Mossholder
 <matt@mossholder.com> wrote:
> 4) Consider using a multi-split amp at the first split, it should help
> significantly. I would go for a 4way split. Ensure the amp is labled
>  as
> "two way" or compatible with cable modems.
>
> 5) Try to cascade the splitters as little as possible after the first
> split.

 

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