rg-6 on lower channels, lose about 1.62db, and on the higher channels lose around 6db. I've learned that there is more to cable than people think. Not just only forward signal that you mention but also return signal that we use for internet. And how much forward you have coincides with the return path.
I've also found that with the old analog signal, the cable can take some abuse but now with the all digital systems, You have to be a little more careful on how you bend cable and put fittings on.
MrHellested Hey thanks for the feedeback! I say on average RG-6 loses about 4 dB but many would error closer to the high end which is about 6 dB like you mention. Yes and the higher the frequency the more important it is to making really great connections and not disforming the cable during the install.Take careRon
Hi Ron, and thank you for this video :) I have a question....I moved into a new house and I had to sign up for service. The basement was a mess of old wires from previous installations and many splitters, so I took a look at what I had available. Then I signup up for cable with this configuration: the main wire coming into the house from the pole, one 5-1002Mhz splitter and two wires for HD tv box and internet modem. The funny thing is that in order to make HD box works I have to take the wire that goes to the internet modem, use that wire and attach it to the HD box, wait until the HD box gets the channels, and then connect it back to its own wire (and the internet modem back to its own) I replaced wires and splitters...looks like nothing changed. I repeat, that's the only connection..on wire, splitter, two wires...no loose ends, unused ports..nothing. Of course every time I disconnect the HD box I have to do the same process again.. Any idea? :/
That does sound like something funny is going on. Try replacing the splitter. If you have already done that then call the provider. It sounds like you are not getting enough signal strength and the 2 way is just losing enough signal your equipment is having issues with. Or you could look into adding an amplifier and installing it before the 2 way splitter to increase the signal. Good luck Ron
Hey Ron, thank you so me much for your help. I replaced everything so I guess you are right about the signal strength and loss. I'll update this when (if) it's solved :)
Great channel... I have a question.. Does the signal loss applies even if i dont use a splitter port?.. If i have a 1 to 4 splitter (12db loss), but use only 3 of the 4 ports... Do i still have the same loss thru all the ports? Or if i only really need a 1 to 2 splitter,, but only have a 1 to 4.. do i sill get 12 dB loss?? (even if i'm only using 2 ports)
Luis Manuel Cova Aellos Luis nice to hear from you. Yes if you do not use one of the four ports on a four way splitter the loss is the same on all ports about 8 dB. Same on a two way if you don't use both ports about 4 dB. So if you only need a 2 way don't use a 4 way because the loss will double even if you don't use all the ports.Good LuckRon
Hey Ron good channel I have a question. I used the splitter for my tv and for a WiFi router. Before the router comes I put the splitter in. I have no signal for my tv. Why do you think the problem is
I am not clear on how you wired that but use a 2 way splitter to feed the router and the other port can feed the TV or another splitter. If you have no signal at the TV I would start looking for a short which is usually in one of the connectors. No braiding should be touching the center conductor. Good luck Ron
Hi Jason the splitters loss has not changed but I am not familar with the Xfinity X1 system and not sure what frequencies they operate at. Have you contacted them to verify it? Ron
Jason what are you trying to get done? I am pretty sure the splitter will work for you. We sell them in retail and if they were a problem we would of heard back from other customers. Ron
@Ron Kipper Datacomm I have two bedrooms that have wall outlets that are connected to the main splitter. I plan to use them within a year and just want to cap them for now. I purchased 75 ohm resistors and capped the outlets at the wall. I assume this will improve things within my system on Xfinity? I don't want to redo all the splitters as I plan to use these outlets.
I recently got a job installing cable and I must say this video was a lot of help thank you I appreciate the posting
Hey CJ glad you can use the info good luck Ron
I love the know it all customer who says he has the 1dB loss splitters.
Thank you very much for your super clear class!
Hi Dev glad you can use the info have fun Ron
rg-6 on lower channels, lose about 1.62db, and on the higher channels lose around 6db.
I've learned that there is more to cable than people think. Not just only forward signal that you mention but also return signal that we use for internet. And how much forward you have coincides with the return path.
I've also found that with the old analog signal, the cable can take some abuse but now with the all digital systems, You have to be a little more careful on how you bend cable and put fittings on.
MrHellested Hey thanks for the feedeback! I say on average RG-6 loses about 4 dB but many would error closer to the high end which is about 6 dB like you mention. Yes and the higher the frequency the more important it is to making really great connections and not disforming the cable during the install.Take careRon
Isn't there a db amplifier that would amplify your db?
Yes you can buy an amplifier just make sure it is compliant with the industry. Ron
Great job Ron thank you
Man those are some old videos...........thanks for watching. Ron
Hi Ron, and thank you for this video :)
I have a question....I moved into a new house and I had to sign up for service. The basement was a mess of old wires from previous installations and many splitters, so I took a look at what I had available.
Then I signup up for cable with this configuration: the main wire coming into the house from the pole, one 5-1002Mhz splitter and two wires for HD tv box and internet modem.
The funny thing is that in order to make HD box works I have to take the wire that goes to the internet modem, use that wire and attach it to the HD box, wait until the HD box gets the channels, and then connect it back to its own wire (and the internet modem back to its own)
I replaced wires and splitters...looks like nothing changed. I repeat, that's the only connection..on wire, splitter, two wires...no loose ends, unused ports..nothing.
Of course every time I disconnect the HD box I have to do the same process again..
Any idea? :/
That does sound like something funny is going on. Try replacing the splitter. If you have already done that then call the provider. It sounds like you are not getting enough signal strength and the 2 way is just losing enough signal your equipment is having issues with. Or you could look into adding an amplifier and installing it before the 2 way splitter to increase the signal. Good luck Ron
Hey Ron, thank you so me much for your help.
I replaced everything so I guess you are right about the signal strength and loss.
I'll update this when (if) it's solved :)
Ok sounds good take care Ron
Great channel... I have a question.. Does the signal loss applies even if i dont use a splitter port?.. If i have a 1 to 4 splitter (12db loss), but use only 3 of the 4 ports... Do i still have the same loss thru all the ports?
Or if i only really need a 1 to 2 splitter,, but only have a 1 to 4.. do i sill get 12 dB loss?? (even if i'm only using 2 ports)
Luis Manuel Cova Aellos Luis nice to hear from you. Yes if you do not use one of the four ports on a four way splitter the loss is the same on all ports about 8 dB. Same on a two way if you don't use both ports about 4 dB. So if you only need a 2 way don't use a 4 way because the loss will double even if you don't use all the ports.Good LuckRon
Hey Ron good channel I have a question. I used the splitter for my tv and for a WiFi router. Before the router comes I put the splitter in. I have no signal for my tv. Why do you think the problem is
I am not clear on how you wired that but use a 2 way splitter to feed the router and the other port can feed the TV or another splitter. If you have no signal at the TV I would start looking for a short which is usually in one of the connectors. No braiding should be touching the center conductor. Good luck Ron
Hello. This is not joke but I want to ask how I can phisically stop singlas going from TV spliter to my TV? Because my sibling is addected from TV.
Disconnect the cable somewhere between the two.......have fun Ron
@@RonKipperDatacomm1 Thank you. I'll buy insulation tape and wrap around on the spike. I think it will work
Is this information still relevant with XFINITY X1? Various support forums say not to do this on the X1 system and to use a plain F type cap.
Hi Jason the splitters loss has not changed but I am not familar with the Xfinity X1 system and not sure what frequencies they operate at. Have you contacted them to verify it? Ron
@@RonKipperDatacomm1 I was told on a support forum their signals are all digital and this is less of an issue now?
Jason what are you trying to get done? I am pretty sure the splitter will work for you. We sell them in retail and if they were a problem we would of heard back from other customers. Ron
@Ron Kipper Datacomm I have two bedrooms that have wall outlets that are connected to the main splitter. I plan to use them within a year and just want to cap them for now. I purchased 75 ohm resistors and capped the outlets at the wall. I assume this will improve things within my system on Xfinity? I don't want to redo all the splitters as I plan to use these outlets.
Whats a good quality splitter that i can use in my house?
You can buy splitters about anywhere. We sell them at Home Depot and Lowes. Hope that helps Ron
@@RonKipperDatacomm1 thanks!
That's when I explain how cable service lives in a log of 10 world, and then he gets confused.
The splitter will have a different losses at different frequencies.
Yes the lower the frequency the lower the loss appreciate you watching Ron