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DINGDONG · 16-03-09, 01:13 PM

Hi,
I'm looking to split my signal 4 ways (1 broadband, 3 for tv). I reckon i'll need to get a signal booster to run this setup. My questions are 1) will a simple 4 way booster from Argos etc do the job and 2) Should the booster be used before the splitter?
Any other advice/things to look out for would be appreciated as I'm sure this is something loads of people have done.
Thanks in advance.

MorriSoft · 16-03-09, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DINGDONG

Hi,
I'm looking to split my signal 4 ways (1 broadband, 3 for tv). I reckon i'll need to get a signal booster to run this setup. My questions are 1) will a simple 4 way booster from Argos etc do the job and 2) Should the booster be used before the splitter?
Any other advice/things to look out for would be appreciated as I'm sure this is something loads of people have done.
Thanks in advance.

Simple 4 way booster argos = Nooo!

The booster should be used before the splitter yes, but it may not be necessary - check signal levels before spending money.

Do you only have one virmin feed into your house? I have two, so i split the modem and subbed box off one, a two modded from the other.

DINGDONG · 16-03-09, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by morrisoft

Simple 4 way booster argos = Nooo!

The booster should be used before the splitter yes, but it may not be necessary - check signal levels before spending money.

Do you only have one virmin feed into your house? I have two, so i split the modem and subbed box off one, a two modded from the other.

Which booster should I use then? (I think I will need one as I currently have the signal split 3 ways (1 broadband, 2 tv) and the signal quality has gone down a bit.) Adding a 4th split will only makes things worse.

I've only got one feed coming into the house.

MorriSoft · 16-03-09, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DINGDONG

Which booster should I use then? (I think I will need one as I currently have the signal split 3 ways (1 broadband, 2 tv) and the signal quality has gone down a bit.) Adding a 4th split will only makes things worse.

I've only got one feed coming into the house.

Ok.

You will need to look for CATV amplifiers, the best i have found are on ebay, some are active splitters with a booster built in.

The one i use is made by Konig, its a CATV signal amplifier, baught from ebay.

There are other makes on ebay too, but the Konig brand is pretty well known above the rest.

jayzy1 · 16-03-09, 04:24 PM

yep, also known as 'yellow brick' and I use the same as well and & vouch that its very good.

DINGDONG · 17-03-09, 09:25 AM

Can't find any Konig 'yellow bricks' on the bay - can someone confirm if this is one? h**p://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PROFESSIONAL-CATV-CAT-V-AMPLIFIER-AMP-SIGNAL-BOOSTER_W0QQitemZ200314480141QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL?hash=item200314480141& _trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12| 39:1|240:1318

parricull · 17-03-09, 07:29 PM

that certanly looks the part but cant quite see the name just email the seller as him the brand ,good price too.

cockneysean · 18-03-09, 06:49 PM

3 pot active return amplifier. Search CATV amplifier on ebay.

DO NOT BUY THE £3.99 CHINESE JOB IT WILL NOT WORK.

The yellow one, with the 3 pot adjustment is what you need. Tried and tested.

16-03-09, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
DINGDONG Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	multi room - signal boosting Hi, I'm looking to split my signal 4 ways (1 broadband, 3 for tv). I reckon i'll need to get a signal booster to run this setup. My questions are 1) will a simple 4 way booster from Argos etc do the job and 2) Should the booster be used before the splitter? Any other advice/things to look out for would be appreciated as I'm sure this is something loads of people have done. Thanks in advance.

16-03-09, 04:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
jayzy1 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 45 Thanks: 11 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: multi room - signal boosting yep, also known as 'yellow brick' and I use the same as well and & vouch that its very good.

17-03-09, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
DINGDONG Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: multi room - signal boosting Can't find any Konig 'yellow bricks' on the bay - can someone confirm if this is one? h**p://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PROFESSIONAL-CATV-CAT-V-AMPLIFIER-AMP-SIGNAL-BOOSTER_W0QQitemZ200314480141QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL?hash=item200314480141& _trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1683\|66:2\|65:12\| 39:1\|240:1318

17-03-09, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
parricull Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Telewest Posts: 636 Thanks: 70 Thanked 117 Times in 92 Posts	Re: multi room - signal boosting that certanly looks the part but cant quite see the name just email the seller as him the brand ,good price too. __________________ All info supplied by me is for educational and hypothetical purposes ONLY.

18-03-09, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
cockneysean Technology Forums Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 78 Thanked 332 Times in 183 Posts	Re: multi room - signal boosting 3 pot active return amplifier. Search CATV amplifier on ebay. DO NOT BUY THE £3.99 CHINESE JOB IT WILL NOT WORK. The yellow one, with the 3 pot adjustment is what you need. Tried and tested.

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