Very good explanation especially for North American TV and satellite frequency. I must add that at 2:32 for Europe satellite frequency is 950 - 2150 MHz considering there are 4 bands on satellite Vertical Low Band, Horizontal Low Band (10.70 - 11.70 GHz) and Vertical High Band, Horizontal High Band (11.70 - 12.70) and the output frequency is for Low Band 950 - 1950 MHz and for High Band 1150 - 2150MHz. For cable the frequency is also 5 - 1000 MHz in Europe but in practice they use the frequency 48 - 858 MHz for both internet and digital TV. Looks like in North America the OTA frequency is reduced to 600 MHz because of LTE 4G, I've seen that there are many interferences especially with tropospheric ducting. In Europe the OTA is on UHF 470 to 790 MHz (in the past it was 470 - 862 MHz) For OTA I wouldn't use standard splitters it makes the signal worse, you mandatory need an amplified splitter. But if you use a cable and satellite splitter i would recommend at each end a diplexer and an antenna (OTA) amplifier.
@@NorthcoasterHobby I forgot to tell you that there is a special TV splitter that combines both OTA and satellite signal. It has 4 outputs and it doesn't affect other satellite receivers when you watch a satellite channel (doesn't matter if it's on horizontal or vertical band) For example you can watch a channel on horizontal band and another person can watch a channel on vertical band. The TV splitter is called a MULTIPLEXER there are 3 models" The first is "Satellite/Terrestrial TV Combiner SSC-4 (Quad)" the second is "QUAD LNB / Terrestrial TV Combiner: Axing SWE 40-01" and the third is "Satellite & Terrestrial TV Combiner: SCQ-410 by TELKOM TELMOR" they are made in Poland you can find on dipolnet website. They have 5 inputs, one for OTA antenna (47 - 862 MHz) and 4 inputs from LNBs (you can also connect to a switch if you have multiple dishes). And 4 outputs, on these outputs the OTA signal is combined with the satellite signal. And allows 4 satellite receivers to work independently and on the same cable you have OTA TV. Diplexers and OTA antenna amplifiers are mandatory.
Great video was just in the market of buying splitters to work with a Televes preamp antenna and was wondering about the frequency range now I know for sure ! Well done !
The only problem I have with satellite splitters is that they tend to be all ports power passing, which it seems like however they build them makes the splitte have really poor return loss, like 10-12db typical and 8-10db being acceptable before failing QC, while CATV grade splitters with a single port passing are rated at typical return loss over 20db, if it's all you can find locally I'd go on ahead and use a satellite splitter, but I'd replace it with a Antronix splitter with a part number begining with CMCP , Commscope SV-(number of ports)GP , or PCT-1000-(number of ports)WP or a similar single port passing splitter you can find a data sheet for that has a reasonable return loss.
But that splitter is only rated for 900-2050mhz and wouldn't work for OTA, it might pass OTA frequencies but since it's rated for 900-2050mhz, the splitter may have been designed for the best impedance matching between 900-2050mhz so OTA frequencies would likely have the same problem that the wider band all ports passing satellite splitters have with poor return loss on OTA frequencies.
Thanks there's a lot of miss info out there...I have an antenna with 2 cables coming out (I cable for ea of the 2 bays) i am using a regular 5-1000mhtz 2 way splitter but in the opposite direction of what most splitters say do you know If this is a problem
Using a splitter in reverse to combine 2 antennas can sometimes work but is not ideal. Here’s a video I made about options for combining 2 antennas: Options for combining 2 TV Antennas into one Coaxial Cable ua-cam.com/video/dym7UAR22ug/v-deo.html Since the making of the video, there is a newer device on the market to connect 2 antennas called the SmartKom, made by Televes. It’s a more costly option but does an excellent job. More information here: amzn.to/3WuaICv
I actually have another question > on my analog t,v with the digital box i use to get 26 channels > this new tv only gets 12 channels > is there any way to use the old digital box with the new t.v. ? thanx
Use a power pass splitter, especially with an (outdoor) pre-amp. This allows DC voltage to pass through back to the preamplifier at the antenna from any port. With an indoor amplifier either kind of splitter can be used because the splitter is installed after the amplifier. However a power passing splitter gives you room to change up the system down the road.
I have satellite from one company and internet from another company. I unhooked it all to try to manage the wires. To me, it did not look like the splitter was hooked up to anything!!!!! Now I can't get the satellite to work. Can you please help?
A signal directly from a dish? It shouldn’t damage the TV, but you will not get any signal. It’s a different bandwidth of frequencies and a totally different broadcast standard.
I wouldn’t recommend that. Here’s some inexpensive options for combining antenna signals: Options for combining 2 TV Antennas into one Coaxial Cable ua-cam.com/video/dym7UAR22ug/v-deo.html
@@NorthcoasterHobby Every important for tho people tunners that are asking for the correct frequence.. Example like the Hauppauge tunner on windows it asks starting and ending frequence.. If you do not put in the correct mhz it will have missing channels
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Thank you so much for that video it's saved me a lot of time out shopping and in the middle of trying to buy an antenna splitter
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Very good explanation especially for North American TV and satellite frequency. I must add that at 2:32 for Europe satellite frequency is 950 - 2150 MHz considering there are 4 bands on satellite Vertical Low Band, Horizontal Low Band (10.70 - 11.70 GHz) and Vertical High Band, Horizontal High Band (11.70 - 12.70) and the output frequency is for Low Band 950 - 1950 MHz and for High Band 1150 - 2150MHz. For cable the frequency is also 5 - 1000 MHz in Europe but in practice they use the frequency 48 - 858 MHz for both internet and digital TV. Looks like in North America the OTA frequency is reduced to 600 MHz because of LTE 4G, I've seen that there are many interferences especially with tropospheric ducting. In Europe the OTA is on UHF 470 to 790 MHz (in the past it was 470 - 862 MHz) For OTA I wouldn't use standard splitters it makes the signal worse, you mandatory need an amplified splitter. But if you use a cable and satellite splitter i would recommend at each end a diplexer and an antenna (OTA) amplifier.
Thanks again, good suggestions.📡
@@NorthcoasterHobby I forgot to tell you that there is a special TV splitter that combines both OTA and satellite signal. It has 4 outputs and it doesn't affect other satellite receivers when you watch a satellite channel (doesn't matter if it's on horizontal or vertical band) For example you can watch a channel on horizontal band and another person can watch a channel on vertical band. The TV splitter is called a MULTIPLEXER there are 3 models" The first is "Satellite/Terrestrial TV Combiner SSC-4 (Quad)" the second is "QUAD LNB / Terrestrial TV Combiner: Axing SWE 40-01" and the third is "Satellite & Terrestrial TV Combiner: SCQ-410 by TELKOM TELMOR" they are made in Poland you can find on dipolnet website. They have 5 inputs, one for OTA antenna (47 - 862 MHz) and 4 inputs from LNBs (you can also connect to a switch if you have multiple dishes). And 4 outputs, on these outputs the OTA signal is combined with the satellite signal. And allows 4 satellite receivers to work independently and on the same cable you have OTA TV. Diplexers and OTA antenna amplifiers are mandatory.
@@Nicholas_Chris Cool, I’ll look into those.
Great video was just in the market of buying splitters to work with a Televes preamp antenna and was wondering about the frequency range now I know for sure ! Well done !
Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!
Please show circuit diagram for these splitters
The only problem I have with satellite splitters is that they tend to be all ports power passing, which it seems like however they build them makes the splitte have really poor return loss, like 10-12db typical and 8-10db being acceptable before failing QC, while CATV grade splitters with a single port passing are rated at typical return loss over 20db, if it's all you can find locally I'd go on ahead and use a satellite splitter, but I'd replace it with a Antronix splitter with a part number begining with CMCP , Commscope SV-(number of ports)GP , or PCT-1000-(number of ports)WP or a similar single port passing splitter you can find a data sheet for that has a reasonable return loss.
Satellite TV Splitter with Single Power Passing Port - FTA Satellite TV Splitter
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But that splitter is only rated for 900-2050mhz and wouldn't work for OTA, it might pass OTA frequencies but since it's rated for 900-2050mhz, the splitter may have been designed for the best impedance matching between 900-2050mhz so OTA frequencies would likely have the same problem that the wider band all ports passing satellite splitters have with poor return loss on OTA frequencies.
@@brandonupchurch7628 it’s for satellite.
Thanks there's a lot of miss info out there...I have an antenna with 2 cables coming out (I cable for ea of the 2 bays) i am using a regular 5-1000mhtz 2 way splitter but in the opposite direction of what most splitters say do you know If this is a problem
Using a splitter in reverse to combine 2 antennas can sometimes work but is not ideal. Here’s a video I made about options for combining 2 antennas:
Options for combining 2 TV Antennas into one Coaxial Cable ua-cam.com/video/dym7UAR22ug/v-deo.html
Since the making of the video, there is a newer device on the market to connect 2 antennas called the SmartKom, made by Televes. It’s a more costly option but does an excellent job. More information here:
amzn.to/3WuaICv
@@NorthcoasterHobby many thanks sir !!!!
I will definitely check these out !!! 🍻 📶 📶
@@zandig666 👍
can i use the satellite cable for over the air digital t.v. ?
Yes. Cable TV, antenna and satellite all use RG 6 coaxial cable.
@@NorthcoasterHobby thankyou
I actually have another question > on my analog t,v with the digital box i use to get 26 channels > this new tv only gets 12 channels > is there any way to use the old digital box with the new t.v. ? thanx
Good, please can you use 2 way both power pass splitter for normal antenna
That should work fine.
Thank you
Great video great information thank you
I hope this answers your question from last week. Thanks again for watching!📡
Guys Iv got really confused. Would you recommend all ports pass splitter for OTA (w/ amplifier) or no ports pass.
Use a power pass splitter, especially with an (outdoor) pre-amp. This allows DC voltage to pass through back to the preamplifier at the antenna from any port. With an indoor amplifier either kind of splitter can be used because the splitter is installed after the amplifier. However a power passing splitter gives you room to change up the system down the road.
I have satellite from one company and internet from another company. I unhooked it all to try to manage the wires. To me, it did not look like the splitter was hooked up to anything!!!!! Now I can't get the satellite to work. Can you please help?
You will have to trace the cables back to see which is which. Worst case, you may have to call your service provider for some help.
Can connecting satellite dish signal to smart tv rf port damage the tv?
A signal directly from a dish? It shouldn’t damage the TV, but you will not get any signal. It’s a different bandwidth of frequencies and a totally different broadcast standard.
bro which splitter number ku satelite which number splitter C band sattelite better use and siqnal please reply love from india
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Cable switch? Best for studio audio.
What do you mean by studio audio?
@@NorthcoasterHobby you put Fto RCA adapters at both ends of an RG6 and use it as a super shielded audio cable.
@@stanleybest8833 Good idea.
Can we reverse this splitter from 1 IN and 2 OUT to 1 OUT and 2 IN
I wouldn’t recommend that. Here’s some inexpensive options for combining antenna signals:
Options for combining 2 TV Antennas into one Coaxial Cable
ua-cam.com/video/dym7UAR22ug/v-deo.html
Thanks a lot for this useful video!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
I stay away from splitters altogether for OTA tv. You will lose all your fringe stations. Just get a second antenna.
I have multiple antennas set up myself. I like that better too, but not everyone does.
@Northcoaster Hobby USA AND CANADA MAXES OUT AT CHANNELE 36 608MHZ NOT THE 600MHZ U SAYED
Thanks Leo, I was speaking in generalities. But point taken.
@@NorthcoasterHobby Every important for tho people tunners that are asking for the correct frequence.. Example like the Hauppauge tunner on windows it asks starting and ending frequence.. If you do not put in the correct mhz it will have missing channels
@@leobrocato3230 Fair enough.
Thank you so much
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!