extending / splitting tv cable

want2bmortgage3

i have a tv point in the lounge, and want to also have a cable in both bedrooms. what would the best way of sharing the signal be? 3 way splitter in lounge and 2 long cables to bedrooms? or 2 way splitter into one bedroom then another to the next bedroom?

espresso

want2bmortgage3 wrote: »

i have a tv point in the lounge, and want to also have a cable in both bedrooms. what would the best way of sharing the signal be? 3 way splitter in lounge and 2 long cables to bedrooms? or 2 way splitter into one bedroom then another to the next bedroom?

Each time that you insert a splitter you will lose more than half of the available signal, due to the insertion loss of the splitter. The correct way to do it is to insert a mains powered distribution amplifier e.g. here into the downlead from the aerial to your existing point in the lounge, usually in the loft.

want2bmortgage3

hi espresso
i live in a ground floor maisonette, i think the cable goes down the wall on the outside then straight in the lounge. so would i have to install this amp just off the socket in lounge?
i need new broadband soon, would i be better off getting sky, already have a dish. i know the roof aerial wont pick up freeview as i tried that recently.

espresso

want2bmortgage3 wrote: »

hi espresso
i live in a ground floor maisonette, i think the cable goes down the wall on the outside then straight in the lounge. so would i have to install this amp just off the socket in lounge?

Yes that would probably be your only option then.

i need new broadband soon, would i be better off getting sky, already have a dish. i know the roof aerial wont pick up freeview as i tried that recently.

Best to check if Sky has LLU presence in your local exchange using this site here.

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