Splitter For Two Scanners ?
Hi,
I have two scanners, which I would like them to share a single (Scantenna) antenna in my attic. Only one scanner will ever be on at any time. But, I would like to "permanently" have both scanners attached to the single antenna. What would you recommend as a reasonably low cost splitter for this ? (is Splitter the right term ?) What type of losses would I expect ? Just out of curiosity, would the losses be the same if I was actually to use both scanners at the same time compared to just one of them ? Thanks, Bob |
Splitter For Two Scanners ?
Robert11 wrote:
Hi, I have two scanners, which I would like them to share a single (Scantenna) antenna in my attic. Only one scanner will ever be on at any time. But, I would like to "permanently" have both scanners attached to the single antenna. What would you recommend as a reasonably low cost splitter for this ? (is Splitter the right term ?) What type of losses would I expect ? Just out of curiosity, would the losses be the same if I was actually to use both scanners at the same time compared to just one of them ? Thanks, Bob The best thing to do is just connect the antenna to the one you are using at the time. second best would be to use a switch not a spliter. THe spliter will cut your signal to both scanners by more than 50% if you use both or not. Larry |
Splitter For Two Scanners ?
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:49:34 -0700, Bob Roberts
wrote: On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:48:32 -0400, Schillig wrote: Robert11 wrote: Hi, I have two scanners, which I would like them to share a single (Scantenna) antenna in my attic. Only one scanner will ever be on at any time. But, I would like to "permanently" have both scanners attached to the single antenna. What would you recommend as a reasonably low cost splitter for this ? (is Splitter the right term ?) What type of losses would I expect ? Just out of curiosity, would the losses be the same if I was actually to use both scanners at the same time compared to just one of them ? Thanks, Bob The best thing to do is just connect the antenna to the one you are using at the time. second best would be to use a switch not a spliter. THe spliter will cut your signal to both scanners by more than 50% if you use both or not. Larry Use one of these and you lose nothing. http://www.stridsberg.com/mca204a.htm I have one and it's been on for over 6 years with no problem. better than losing nothing , that mca204a model has a IP3 intercept point of +31 db ....... this will improve the front end overload performance of ANY consumer quality scanner ( as opposed to $20,000 pro models ) by a whole bunch ...... a WHOLE bunch. that and the unit boosts the front end gain just a little and has a nice low noise figure to boot. ..... this can make up for connector and maybe " some " line loss. this unit can add some " serious " performance enhancements for nearly all current home scanners. |
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