[OT - NOT FEDORA] Question for the TV engineers

[James Kosin]

John Wendel wrote:
> James Kosin wrote:
>> John Wendel wrote:
>>> ~    (c)   Using a splitter?
>>>  (c) Yes, 2
>>
>> Two splitters on the same connection??
>>
>> -James
>>
>
>
> Yes, I split the main cable connection into 2 cables (6-foot to TV, 
> 20-foot to computer) and then split the computer cable into 2 6-foot 
> cables for 2 computers. Have I violated some limit?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> John
>
No, not exactly.

Every splitter in the chain will cause a signal loss of about 3dB on 
average.  3dB compares to about 1/2 the signal is lost.  Cable companies 
can make up for this loss by providing an amplifier to the signal coming 
into the house; but, they really don't like doing that.

You may want to contact your cable company and request a service visit 
to check the signal quality.  They have equipment to measure quality and 
may even have a solution for your problem.

Good Luck,

-James

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