PCT NGNII-2S 2-Way Cable TV, Antenna and Broadband Internet 1GHz Coax Splitter
PCT
Use the Same 2-way splitter your Cable TV Company uses, like this Genesys II Series 1 GHz 2-way Indoor / Outdoor CATV Coaxial Drop Cable Splitter that offers exceptional performance and long-term reliability for 2nd TV installations, particularly in systems with cable modem applications. Genesys II splitters were specifically designed for minimizing intermodulation distortions and spurious signals. Included with the Genesys II Series is PCT’s patented Digital Seizure Mechanism (DSM), which provides significant advantages in center conductor retention, surface contact area, and electrical performance with solder-back or tongue-and-groove backplates. They offer Superior intermodulation distorion and second harmonic performance with Excellent return loss and port-to-port isolation in the return band. Patented DSM seizure technology provides increased spring retention for better surface contact (patent #6450836) u Gold-plated, beryllium copper construction for better corrosion resistance, impedance matching, and prevention of common path distortion. They can withstand a 6 kV surge, guaranteed second order harmonics performance after 5 surges to each port of 6kV (per IEEE.C62.41.1991 Category A3). Tin-plated backplate provides minimum -130 dB shielding effectiveness and superior defense against long-term corrosion factors. Expect -60 dBmV spurious signals and 2nd harmonics with a +55 dBmV input carrier. Weather-sealed “F” ports are Machine threaded and Flat.
This is one of the same 2-way Splitters that Comcast uses. Its Plated Housing is Soldered Closed and Sealed from the Environment, as well as Transient and Spike Voltage Resistant. The Finish is designed to Resist Corrosion due to Weather. It will pass 1 GigaHertz worth of Forward and Return signals; making it perfect for Splitting Cable TV with High-Speed Internet and Pay per View DVR Box Connection Signals. The Voltage Protection also makes it suitable for splitting HD TV Antenna Signals as well. The Flat "F" Connector ends means that the connection to the RG coaxial cable you use (RG-6 or RG-11) is solid, secure and doesn't slip or back off after tightened with appropriate force (most Coaxial Cable Manufacturers specify in inch/pounds). When making RG-6 or RG-11 cable connections outside, a weather boot covering and some sort of Silicone compound are highly recommended.
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Coaxial Drop Cable Transmission & Distribution Passives
This Category of Passives provides the means to inter-connect all the "F" Connectorized RG Cables used for Transmission and Distribution lines in Your Commercial or Home System to Feed End-Use Subscriber Equipment like Receivers, TV's and DVR's. Each of these Components Introduces a Loss of Signal (Sometimes Non-linear) and Like the Cable Utilized, these Losses need to be Accounted and Compensated for.
Splitters
Splitters are obviously needed to turn one cable from your antenna into as many feeds as you need for Multiple TV locations and sets, but nothing is free... There is no such thing as a splitter without loss. If you split a signal into two, then half goes one way and half goes another. Actual loss is not linear when measured in dB, and if you had good signal before, one two-way splitter shouldn´t impact that, unless you were just above threshold. If you wish to connect more than two TV sets, you may want to consider the addition of an amplifier to your system to zero the loss out. The Most Common Interference and Picture Loss Problems are as a Result of Introducing Splitters to Feed more Outlets and not Compensating for the Losses!
"Splitters" can also be used as combiners equally as well, exhibiting the same loss over frequency characteristics. If you desired to get stations from two or more different directions, you could install and aim two or even three antennas and combine the outputs back onto one cable, amplify and distribute the signals around the house like a Mini-Cable TV System!
Grounding Your Antenna / Cable TV System
Commensurate with Coaxial Cable TV Antenna Splitter Installation, you want to Ground your Cable TV or HDTV Antenna Coaxial Cable System Outside before bringing the TV Cable Inside. This way, Lightning Strikes and Power Surges have an opportunity to arrest before reaching your TV and Entertainment Electronics. The Integral Grounding Block designed onto every Outdoor Use Compatible RF Signal Splitter we sell will effectively convey this unwanted Electrical Energy to a Ground Rod via a Copper Ground Wire that you Install (not included).
Consult your Local Building Code and NEC for guidance to Properly Grounding your HD TV Antenna, Cable TV, WI-FI, Wireless Internet, Business Band, CB or Amateur Radio Antenna Installation.
