Re: [OT - NOT FEDORA] Question for the TV engineers

[John Wendel <john wendel metnet navy mil>]

James Kosin wrote:
> John Wendel wrote:
> > James Kosin wrote:
> > > John Wendel wrote:
> > > > ~    (c)   Using a splitter?
> > > >  (c) Yes, 2
> > >
> > > Two splitters on the same connection??
> > >
> > > -James
> >
> >
> > Yes, I split the main cable connection into 2 cables (6-foot to TV, 
> > 20-foot to computer) and then split the computer cable into 2 6-foot 
> > cables for 2 computers. Have I violated some limit?
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> > John
> No, not exactly.
>
> Every splitter in the chain will cause a signal loss of about 3dB on 
> average.  3dB compares to about 1/2 the signal is lost.  Cable companies 
> can make up for this loss by providing an amplifier to the signal coming 
> into the house; but, they really don't like doing that.
>
> You may want to contact your cable company and request a service visit 
> to check the signal quality.  They have equipment to measure quality and 
> may even have a solution for your problem.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> -James


Thanks for all the help. I'll try things without the splitters. And 
I'll shutup for now unless I solve the problem with a Fedora related fix.

Regards,

John