Possible to split input cable to 2 receivers???

[Dano0546]

Similar question, need specific answer.
I have DTV/TIVO w/2 incomming coax lines.
I was told by DTV that I could split into one line and use my old receiver.
I tried a standard splitter and lost all viewing on both sets, until I re-connected.
Do I need a different type of splitter? Is this just not possible.
Will I not be able to use both at the same time? I thought that since I had 2 incoming lines, that I could tap one and still have the other for the other receiver. Would I only sacrifice the Tivo recording ability while the second unit was on?

 

[Dknow]

Splitting a satellite input line WILL NEVER WORK. Whoever told you that was misinformed. If there is a splitter anywhere between the receiver and the Multiswitch or LNB you have problems. Your only choice is to take two lines from a dual LNB into a multiswitch where you will have 4 or 8 outputs depending on the switch type. Hope this helps.

 

[Mr Tony]

I split this off from a 18 month old thread and moved to DirecTV forum