G gpat SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Oct 27, 2007 323 0 Jul 2, 2008 #1 Can I use one coax for my C band and OTA? I have places in my house(2 story vaulted ceilings) that will be hard to run new cable.
Can I use one coax for my C band and OTA? I have places in my house(2 story vaulted ceilings) that will be hard to run new cable.
voomvoom SatelliteGuys Master Lifetime Supporter May 18, 2004 6,662 30 Lizella, Georgia Republic Jul 3, 2008 #2 Yes, use a Diplexor on each end, it will cause a slight loss in db's, but should still be good enough to work...?
Yes, use a Diplexor on each end, it will cause a slight loss in db's, but should still be good enough to work...?
G gpat SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Oct 27, 2007 323 0 Jul 3, 2008 #3 OK thanks Voom will the amp I have work thru the diplexers?
L Lak7 SatelliteGuys Master Pub Member / Supporter Feb 28, 2008 5,451 7 Near Chicago, Illinois Jul 3, 2008 #4 " will the amp I have work thru the diplexers?" No, the Diplexer has a DC Block on the OTA side. The Amp and Power Inserter will have to be before or after the Diplexer.
" will the amp I have work thru the diplexers?" No, the Diplexer has a DC Block on the OTA side. The Amp and Power Inserter will have to be before or after the Diplexer.
G gpat SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Oct 27, 2007 323 0 Jul 3, 2008 #5 well there goes my idea to have one amp for both sources