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Old 13-Jan-2016, 9:14 PM   #23
shoman94
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Originally Posted by ADTech View Post
Actually, it's ~15 dB gain with ~7-8 dB insertion loss per port. The net gain is around 7.5 dB for a typical four-port distribution amp with a 15-16 dB amp at its input.

All consumer distribution amps with multiple outputs follow the same scheme. One amp, followed by no splitter, a two-port, a four-port, eight-port, etc. Each time the signal is split in half, an insertion loss of 3.5-4 dB is incurred.
Your site specifically states 7.5db gain per port. I guess I was misinformed.

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