I know there is signal loss on a splitter, but I want to be able to switch between a straight cable signal into the TV and one that comes from a cable box (i get different channels on each).
2006-06-08 16:33:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
yes there is, to the tune of about 1.75 db. not enough to worry about unless your connecting 6 or 8 together because your bored. Its not noticeable unless your signal already is on the borderline of sucking.
2006-06-08 16:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by ACE REPAIR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coaxial Ab Switch
2017-01-03 14:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, well, I had Direct TV but couldn't get any local channels on it, so I hooked up a set of rabbit ears and used an A/B switch.
I didn't notice any loss in signal strength in either the sat receiver or the rabbit ears.
2006-06-08 16:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by opjames 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANY connection (yes, even a barrel connector, take a look with a spectrum analyzer) will cause some loss, but in the case of an AB switch, it's minimal. Try it; if your signal is of sufficient strength before the switch, it'll probably be ok.
2006-06-09 08:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by Johnson W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good quality a b switch there should be no loss at all.
it would be a straight thru connection right? So I wouldn't worry about it.
If it gets old and dirty then you might notice the picture go snowy or something.
stef
2006-06-08 17:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rabbit ears
2006-06-14 10:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by rjb068 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋