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TV cable modem inefficient?
It seems like the modem supplied by my cable company is inherently inefficient. Because the signal goes in through a coaxial and doesn't come out, you must split the signal as it comes into the house. So even if you only have one TV you lose 3 dB. If you have 2-3 televisions you must lose at least 6 dB, and even more if you have more televisions. Am I missing something, or can you design a lossless cable modem.
3 Answers
- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
Anytime a signal is split there are inherent loss in signal strength.
Even high end cable splitters such as this $13.00 one from monster have a 3 to 5 dB loss per connection. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y97Q86/ref=as...
Normally this is not a problem as there is ample signal to allow a few splitters to be installed.
If the signal needs to go to many locations, then signal boosters or booster / splitters such as this are installed. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WDR94U/ref=as...
Good Luck...
- Anonymous7 years ago
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- ?Lv 45 years ago
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