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ptercook
9th October, 2008, 06:32 PM
Now being the proud owner of a dreambox im wondering if its possible to run a cable from the box outside to my bedroom and use my virgin box as a 2nd freeview box?
shady77
9th October, 2008, 07:10 PM
yes it is possible, you will need a cable splitter. but you may get some signal loss on your dreambox and have to buy a booster.
thered
9th October, 2008, 07:10 PM
yes mate but depending on how good your signal is you may need a booster
beat me to it shady77
shady77
9th October, 2008, 07:16 PM
beat me to it shady77
mwa- ha ha ha haaaaa
ptercook
9th October, 2008, 07:53 PM
would i install the splitter on the outside box? My current virgin box registers a "good" signal strength i presume thats like bars on a mobile dont mean much.
What sort of wire would i need also where is a good place to get it from maplin?
cgscott
9th October, 2008, 07:56 PM
The cable will cost you about a quid a metre at maplins.
Also you will need connectors etc.
I split mines over 10 metres and didnt need a booster.
Where you from ptrcook.
Your names familiar?
ptercook
9th October, 2008, 08:37 PM
just a nickname after the late great comedian im in the north west area preston to be specific. would i need some crimping tools you think?
thered
9th October, 2008, 08:42 PM
would i install the splitter on the outside box? My current virgin box registers a "good" signal strength i presume thats like bars on a mobile dont mean much.
What sort of wire would i need also where is a good place to get it from maplin?
get some decent grade satellite cable cant remember which but when you buy they should have a couple to choose
you should be able to run the splitter from your box outside to the bedroom no problem
if you find you need a booster for any signal break up try argos as they have a no quibble guarantee on every thing so its very easy to take back
thered
9th October, 2008, 08:44 PM
just a nickname after the late great comedian im in the north west area preston to be specific. would i need some crimping tools you think?
i just use a stanley knife and leccy tape lol
but whatever you fancy m8 it makes a neater job
ptercook
9th October, 2008, 08:59 PM
i just use a stanley knife and leccy tape lol
but whatever you fancy m8 it makes a neater job
sounds like a plan. So i would just need the coax cable and a adaptor that goes into the back of the box. would these 2 do?
this cable
Satellite TV Cable FT100 > Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=275)
and this plug
Twist-On F Plugs > Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=10447)
thered
9th October, 2008, 09:01 PM
sure will but dont forget your cable splitter
ptercook
9th October, 2008, 09:07 PM
what diamater F plug would i use CT100, RG58, RG59 or CT125 ?
young
9th October, 2008, 09:12 PM
make sure you dont leave any frayed ends though
smoggie
9th October, 2008, 10:02 PM
I have had cable fromt his guy, price aint too bad 20m White Cable Extension / Flylead for Sky & Freeview on eBay, also, Other Satellite Cable, Satellite Cable Freeview, Consumer Electronics (end time 15-Oct-08 14:19:18 BST) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20m-White-Cable-Extension-Flylead-for-Sky-Freeview_W0QQitemZ180289571776QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4 693QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
thered
10th October, 2008, 09:26 AM
what diamater F plug would i use CT100, RG58, RG59 or CT125 ?
your talking to technical now for me m8 but normally if you buy your cable and f-connectors from the same place they will give you the right size
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