Cable Length Limit?

[GGM]

Hello All!

I have VM Phone + BBand XL. I am interested in buying a couple of DBoxes or similar.

Is there a limit to the number of devices sat on the coax? or to the cable length?

I want to run a coax from a splitter at the incoming box (that supplies my cable modem) back outside and upstairs into the loft to another splitter and to the two DBoxes...etc. 20-25 Mtrs.

Many thanks in advance.

GGM

[cgscott]

I recently split 2 boxes over 15 meters and requires a signal booster mate. you will soon see the loss in quality when you do it and will find that you will need a booster.

[666]

I recently split 2 boxes over 15 meters and requires a signal booster mate. you will soon see the loss in quality when you do it and will find that you will need a booster.

same here m8 had to use the yellow box booster

[Consolez]

Thanks for sharing !

[ZaFoD]

Hi Guys,

Is there a particular booster you'd recommend ?

[MetalKettle]

I know in the old days there was a pretty good booster i used with my DBox2. Bought it from Argos. Cant remember what it was called as I sold it with my DBox. Perhaps someone knows if they still sell them?

In terms of cable length, i have a cable running round the whole of my house from front to back, up the wall and into an upstairs bedroom, this is split 3 ways in the "Brown Box" and I have not had any signal issues with my 500c.

[GGM]

I've just ordered this one....

2 Way CATV HDTV TV Cable Amplifier Signal Booster 220V on eBay, also, Other TV Accessories, TV Accessories, Consumer Electronics (end time 30-Aug-08 08:18:37 BST)

[ZaFoD]

I've just ordered this one....

2 Way CATV HDTV TV Cable Amplifier Signal Booster 220V on eBay, also, Other TV Accessories, TV Accessories, Consumer Electronics (end time 30-Aug-08 08:18:37 BST)

I think thats the one Shady got too.

Can you let us know how it works.

I'm looking for a booster for the Eurovox, I moved it from under the stairs up to the bedroom [added a splitter and 15m cable] and lost around 10 channels. I'm hoping the dreambox won't need it.

[GGM]

I think thats the one Shady got too.

Can you let us know how it works.

I'm looking for a booster for the Eurovox, I moved it from under the stairs up to the bedroom [added a splitter and 15m cable] and lost around 10 channels. I'm hoping the dreambox won't need it.

Will do!

Should arrive soon along with my 500C, so I'll be getting the ladders out at the weekend to run the coax around the house!

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I know in the old days there was a pretty good booster i used with my DBox2. Bought it from Argos. Cant remember what it was called as I sold it with my DBox. Perhaps someone knows if they still sell them?

In terms of cable length, i have a cable running round the whole of my house from front to back, up the wall and into an upstairs bedroom, this is split 3 ways in the "Brown Box" and I have not had any signal issues with my 500c.

When you say you split 3 ways in the brown box (I've not opened mine up to see inside yet) I take it you did not use an 'F-Splitter' or similar? How did you actually split them?

[shady77]

hi all. the above mentioned booster does indeed work. turns out i didnt need it for my 500c though, even though my cable was split twice. i did need it however for my modem. and can confirm thanks to a pal in the trade that i got a 23db gain. although not the stated 30db on the box, it was enough for me
be aware though, it DOES NOT come with uk plug

[MetalKettle]

Will do!

Should arrive soon along with my 500C, so I'll be getting the ladders out at the weekend to run the coax around the house!

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When you say you split 3 ways in the brown box (I've not opened mine up to see inside yet) I take it you did not use an 'F-Splitter' or similar? How did you actually split them?

The signal is split 3 ways in the "brown box" as I have 3 wires comming out. 1 feeds by BB, one my D500c and the third feeds my subbed V+ box. The splitter in the box is just a normal 3 way f-type splitter like the ones you see on ebay.