coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

[jose6326]

Im having an issue with my tvs

I connected a 3 way splitter to 2 of my flat screens

My 60 gets a signal but my 40 does not

Is the 60 inch taking the signal from the 40?



What is the problem

[kevinm34232]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

The 3 way splitter loses 7db on 2 legs and 3.5db on one leg. Then you have the loss due to distance.

But Im sure that's not the issue. The homemade coax connections you have in the picture, and the fact that you should be just using a 2 way splitter is more than likely the issue.

I am a cable tech, so just looking at those connections make me cringe And the Radio Shack type gold splitter. \

You need a good quality prepped and compression fitting on the ends of the coax with a good quality splitter to get good results. It may be cheaper to haver your tv provider do this then buy all the tools..

Make sure there is not metal braid wrapped around center conductor of your coax connections if nothing else...

[jose6326]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

Thanks for the info

I have the crimping tool but I used the cheao screw on type fittings to get it done quick

I did make sure there was no metal braiding touching the copper conductor

[budm]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

What is the Bandwidth of that splitter? What is printed on the body may mean nothing too since it may be just cheap Chinese made. You should get the Active signal spiltter instead.

[t.j.]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

the screw on type are great for cutting the grounds right off! compression the only way to get a good connection!

[jose6326]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

5-900mhz on the splittet

I also have a line amplifier
Do those work?

Line amplifier
In 950-2050mhz
Gain:13-18db

Max. Output
950-2050mhz :110dBuV

[jose6326]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

Does radio shack carry the active signal splitter?

[jose6326]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

What is the proper way to crimp a fitting to the coax cable?

Is the shielding supposed to touch the fitting or does the insulation touch the fitting and the copper conductor stick out enough to enter the splitter or tv?

[t.j.]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

shielding is supposed to touch fitting an copper should be out about an 1/8 of an inch! youtube a how to so ya can get a visual on whats being done! inline aplifiers helps a bit! but cable has to be good! i think one of your cables are nfg!

an not sure of ratshacks stock these days! seems to be lacking on all the small things!

[jose6326]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

Thanks everyone for the info

I knew I did something wrong
I had the insulation touching the fitting

[budm]

Re: coax cable connected to 2 flat screens

The cable should also be RG6.
Booster/splitter:
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Amplif...productDetails