Thread: Amp or no amp?
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Old 2-Mar-2012, 1:59 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by jon54321 View Post
.... One more question, would it help to use multiple smaller splitters instead of the one large one, in addition to adding the amp of course.
Absolutely not. Assuming that you mean feeding the output of one splitter to the input of another splitter down the line, this is a bad idea. If your splitter has two output ports, then you lose 3.5 dB-3.7 dB between the input and each output in the best case. If you want to feed multiple TVs, then setup a distribution amplifier as close to the point where the antenna lead-in cable enters your home. Try to use a distribution amplifier that has as many output ports as your have TVs. Run a cable from the amplifier to each TV. If the amplifier has any excess output ports, be sure to place terminator caps on them.
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