possible to split freeview signal?

[micks_address]

Hi Folks,

I need to run another aerial cable to my parents bedroom for a tv we're putting in for them.. i think the best way to do this would be to use a F type splitter with screw on connections and split the aerial feed in the attic.. but we already have a spare co axial cable running from the back of their main tv to the attic to another room that we can re route. I am hoping i can use a co axial y splitter like this one : http://www.philex.com/assets/images/products/393-1-large.jpg

http://www.philex.com/catalogue/product/?id=393&cat=1099

to split the freeview signal coming in from the aerial and pipe it back up the spare cable to their room...

Can i use a splitter like that or do i need to use a F type one for the digital signal?

Cheers,

Mick

 

[Andrew Everard]

You can split the signal coming from the aerial any way you want. The only problem may be loss of signal strength when it's split to more than one TV.

 

[hammill]

micks_address:

Hi Folks,

I need to run another aerial cable to my parents bedroom for a tv we're putting in for them.. i think the best way to do this would be to use a F type splitter with screw on connections and split the aerial feed in the attic.. but we already have a spare co axial cable running from the back of their main tv to the attic to another room that we can re route. I am hoping i can use a co axial y splitter like this one : http://www.philex.com/assets/images/products/393-1-large.jpg

http://www.philex.com/catalogue/product/?id=393&cat=1099

to split the freeview signal coming in from the aerial and pipe it back up the spare cable to their room...

Can i use a splitter like that or do i need to use a F type one for the digital signal?

Cheers,

Mick
Your best bet would be to run the aerial into an amplifier in the attic - the 2nd best place for an amplifier (after the mast). I have my freeview signal distributed to 5 sockets (3 currently in use) and the signal strength is fine.

 

[micks_address]

Thanks guys, do you think i'd need an amplifier? I guess the only way is to suck it and see..

 

[micks_address]

what sort of an amplifier would you recommend?

hammill:micks_address:

Hi Folks,

I need to run another aerial cable to my parents bedroom for a tv we're putting in for them.. i think the best way to do this would be to use a F type splitter with screw on connections and split the aerial feed in the attic.. but we already have a spare co axial cable running from the back of their main tv to the attic to another room that we can re route. I am hoping i can use a co axial y splitter like this one : http://www.philex.com/assets/images/products/393-1-large.jpg

http://www.philex.com/catalogue/product/?id=393&cat=1099

to split the freeview signal coming in from the aerial and pipe it back up the spare cable to their room...

Can i use a splitter like that or do i need to use a F type one for the digital signal?

Cheers,

Mick
Your best bet would be to run the aerial into an amplifier in the attic - the 2nd best place for an amplifier (after the mast). I have my freeview signal distributed to 5 sockets (3 currently in use) and the signal strength is fine.

 

[hammill]

micks_address:

what sort of an amplifier would you recommend?

hammill:micks_address:

Hi Folks,

I need to run another aerial cable to my parents bedroom for a tv we're putting in for them.. i think the best way to do this would be to use a F type splitter with screw on connections and split the aerial feed in the attic.. but we already have a spare co axial cable running from the back of their main tv to the attic to another room that we can re route. I am hoping i can use a co axial y splitter like this one : http://www.philex.com/assets/images/products/393-1-large.jpg

http://www.philex.com/catalogue/product/?id=393&cat=1099

to split the freeview signal coming in from the aerial and pipe it back up the spare cable to their room...

Can i use a splitter like that or do i need to use a F type one for the digital signal?

Cheers,

Mick

Your best bet would be to run the aerial into an amplifier in the attic - the 2nd best place for an amplifier (after the mast). I have my freeview signal distributed to 5 sockets (3 currently in use) and the signal strength is fine.

I have just popped up to the attic and I have a Philex SLX 8 way (more than you need, obviously). It has worked perfectly for four years, so am happy to recommend it, although I am sure others are fine too.

 

[micks_address]

Thanks a million for that, i might look at an SLX 4 way.. does the unit need power?

hammill:micks_address:

what sort of an amplifier would you recommend?

hammill:micks_address:

Hi Folks,

I need to run another aerial cable to my parents bedroom for a tv we're putting in for them.. i think the best way to do this would be to use a F type splitter with screw on connections and split the aerial feed in the attic.. but we already have a spare co axial cable running from the back of their main tv to the attic to another room that we can re route. I am hoping i can use a co axial y splitter like this one : http://www.philex.com/assets/images/products/393-1-large.jpg

http://www.philex.com/catalogue/product/?id=393&cat=1099

to split the freeview signal coming in from the aerial and pipe it back up the spare cable to their room...

Can i use a splitter like that or do i need to use a F type one for the digital signal?

Cheers,

Mick

Your best bet would be to run the aerial into an amplifier in the attic - the 2nd best place for an amplifier (after the mast). I have my freeview signal distributed to 5 sockets (3 currently in use) and the signal strength is fine.

I have just popped up to the attic and I have a Philex SLX 8 way (more than you need, obviously). It has worked perfectly for four years, so am happy to recommend it, although I am sure others are fine too.

 

[micks_address]

or this might do? http://www.philex.com/catalogue/product/?id=115&cat=1028