How-to: split main cable output into two, but with no quality loss ?

[vhelp]

I need to run some tests with my current analog cable. I will be testing
several units, but on the one cable. To keep things as "equal" as possible,
I can't afford any quality loss.

I assume I'll need some kind of splitter that take a MAIN input cable and outputs
to connector wires.

Now, my cable came with a 75 ohm splitter, and when I had disconnected it and
main only one main direct connection to the cable, I saw noticeable difference
in cable quality -- less noise.

** Please realize, I am not running lengthy wires or cables. They are all
short. I just need to split them into two sources. Maybe three.

so, what will it take to keep my main cable, split it to two (or three) and
have exactly equality quality on each output lead ??

Thanks in advance,

-vhelp 4042

[yoda313]

You need a amplifier like one of these:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103093&cp=2032057.2032187.20321...entPage=family

Though I've never gotten one to work well. But all I've used are cheapo garage sale ones. I haven't tried a real name brand device.

[teegee420]

I've been pretty lucky with a couple of cheapie splitters I picked up at the local closeout store. I think I paid two bucks apiece and I don't see any real degradation in either of the three devices I have connected.

[Epicurus8a]

I'd follw Yoda's advise, but look for Winegard.

[Bodyslide]

What about this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Winegard-Video-Control-Center-RV-Trailers-Campers_W0QQc...06357688QQrdZ1

Or This
http://cgi.ebay.com/Winegard-VM-3400-3X4-Way-Amplified-Multi-Switch_W0QQitemZ180006610...QQcmdZViewItem

[BJ_M]

just use a high quality 2.3ghz splitter - they sell them at home depot ..

"ideal" is a very good brand - just make sure it is 2.3 not 2ghz or 900

[vhelp]

Just so we understand each other on this.. You do realize that I have
Analog Cable, not Digital Cable. There is a difference. And, with
analog, there is noise (or chroma crosstalk, seen as noise) and its
noticable to my eyes when I have a (cheap) two-line splitter attached,
then disconnected. The other line went into my bedroom. But, since I
don't really watch tv in there, the decision to disconnect it and feed
main cable straight into it was an easier one.

Regarding anything req'ing electric current..
About the only thing was worried about w/ various AC (current) type splitters,
was the added grounding/humming/frequency noise or bars that float up/down or
left/right of my video. Though its not as bad or noticable (unless dark scenes)
when source connected to my dvd recorder is not connected to my pc in some way:

A) - Analog Cable -> dvd recorder -> pc = noise

.vs.

B) - Analog Cable -> dvd recorder = much lessor noise

Thanks everyone, for contributing suggestions to my inquiry.

I will consider the 2.3GHz splitter via home depot today.

-vhelp 4043

[JerryB]

I need to run some tests with my current analog cable. I will be testing
several units, but on the one cable. To keep things as "equal" as possible,
I can't afford any quality loss.

I assume I'll need some kind of splitter that take a MAIN input cable and outputs
to connector wires.

Now, my cable came with a 75 ohm splitter, and when I had disconnected it and
main only one main direct connection to the cable, I saw noticeable difference
in cable quality -- less noise.

** Please realize, I am not running lengthy wires or cables. They are all
short. I just need to split them into two sources. Maybe three.

so, what will it take to keep my main cable, split it to two (or three) and
have exactly equality quality on each output lead ??

Thanks in advance,

-vhelp 4042

hi,
my answer will be somewhat similar to other you have gotten but maybe some additional info that will help....
1. keep in mind when ever you use a non powered splitter your going to lose appx 50% power! just something to keep in mind if your going to use a lot of splitters.... normally it not a issue because there plenty of power....!
2. splitters themselves.... spend the extra money and get good splitter and generally there the gold coated ones....!! they provide a a good contact with the cable plug with ittle or no loss in frequency!! and makes sure your splitter covers easiy the range of frequencies that going to be on the cable...!!
3. also on your cable plugs make sure there in good condition...... if dirty or corroded or they fit lose in the splitter your going to have excessive power and frequency losses....!!
4. and yo have good grounding for your sheilded (i am assuming there shielded) cables!! accumlative noises or induced noise from the outside will degrade your quality!!

[vhelp]

Ok. After an afternoon's search, I could not locate a 2.3GHz splitter.
All the stores I went to only had 900Mhz, 1Ghz, and 2Ghz.

I don't feel like shopping online and exposing my C.Card just for a once
in a lifetime purchase at a store that I'll most likely never shop at again,
assuming that I can pick up a 2.3Ghz online only.

Anyways..

I purchased the 1Ghz and 2Ghz units. And I connected the 2Ghz. And so far,
I seem to be settled with the 2ghz connection.

-vhelp 4044