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Originally Posted by blade_1994
I am wanting to do a dual tuner connected to my computer. I am guessing that I will have to run 75 - 100 feet to the inside where the computer will be. Would it be best to y at the antenna and make 2 runs of RG6 into the house? I have read that every split weakens the signal, is that correct? Anyone have much experience with PCI-e tuners, brand or models? I have a quad-core Intel CoreI7 PC with 6GB of ram and 2TB hard drive(only for recording) if that makes any difference.
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Yes, each 2-way split divides the input signal power, leaving you with slightly less than half the input power at each output port of the splitter (there is some loss inside the splitter besides that caused by the power division). You'll have the same signal level at each tuner with the splitter at the antenna or down the line some distance. You might as well save the expense of running two lengths of coax when one can do the job.
My preference is to use a network (Ethernet) attached tuner. I own several HDHR units from SiliconDust.
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=820 (They are digital only... so if you have one or more analog signals of interest, the SiliconDust product may not be the ideal solution for you.) Hauppauge is another worthy name in the PC tuner business.
If your home is wired with CAT-5e, you can locate the HDHR tuner up to 100 meters from your Ethernet switch, possibly saving you the hassle of running new RG-6 cable to the computer.