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Originally Posted by ADTech

Either scheme should work.

The 2-port splitter in the first diagram MUST have DC Pass capability. You can use any splitter that is rated for satellite service that has diode-steering DC pass for that one. The other one does not need the DC pass feature, so any cable-rated splitter will suffice.

I suggest the Ideal-branded splitters available in-store at Home Depot.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ideal-2-4...-332/202276264

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ideal-5-M...-134/202276261

Any idea about what kind of insertion loss goes with using this splitter? Can't find any info on their company website or elsewhere for that matter.