8 way or more cable splitter? Where can I buy? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

bgarner · 2009-09-29, 09:43 AM

Anyone have any ideas where I can buy a Cable Splitter that can split cable up to 8 different sources with Rogers?

I also use Rogers Internet so I would assume any splitter that would be recommended would work for my Internet as well?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

57 · 2009-09-29, 10:08 AM

An 8-way splitter would have a huge signal loss. The internet connection should be split by a (passive) 2-way splitter before the TV splits and any amplification. There are some splitter/amps - several hundred $ - that can do what you want and also have internet splitting capabilities in the amp, since internet should not usually be amped. However, you should be calling Rogers to do this since they will then supply the appropriate equipment, do the splits in the right order and check your signals on your various outlets.

bgarner · 2009-09-29, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the information.

I was thinking about calling Rogers, but I figured they wouldn't do it.

Will give them a call.

Tom.F.1 · 2009-09-29, 12:05 PM

Channel Master 3418 Distribution Amplifier, 8-way, 4db, 50 to 1002 MHz, with return path

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Pinza · 2009-09-29, 12:21 PM

I use a selection of splitters, 8 way (10db loss), 12 way (12dB loss) and 16 way (16dB loss), for various distribution setups and find that even a Drop Amp, can be enough to power them.

blueroomelectro · 2009-09-29, 12:28 PM

I thought Rogers has a limit of 5 cable boxes per household. Not sure though.

bgarner · 2009-09-29, 04:42 PM

Hi Pinza,

Where did you purchase your splitters from?

Michael DeAbreu · 2009-09-29, 05:03 PM

In Ottawa, Rogers basic cable service is for one outlet only. You will have to call Rogers and have them adjust your bill for the extra outlets. About $3.00/mo/outlet if I recall correctly.

recneps77 · 2009-09-30, 04:47 PM

I'm sure he'll get right on that

I'd go with a combination of the suggestions above.
1) split with a standard 2 way splitter. One line for TV, one for internet.
2) take the tv line into a CM3418 to give you amplification and splitting in one.

2009-09-29, 09:43 AM	#1
bgarner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 117	8 way or more cable splitter? Where can I buy? Anyone have any ideas where I can buy a Cable Splitter that can split cable up to 8 different sources with Rogers? I also use Rogers Internet so I would assume any splitter that would be recommended would work for my Internet as well? Any help is greatly appreciated. __________________ Thanks, and have a great day! Gametag: IceSavior, PSN: IceSavior

2009-09-29, 10:08 AM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,335	An 8-way splitter would have a huge signal loss. The internet connection should be split by a (passive) 2-way splitter before the TV splits and any amplification. There are some splitter/amps - several hundred $ - that can do what you want and also have internet splitting capabilities in the amp, since internet should not usually be amped. However, you should be calling Rogers to do this since they will then supply the appropriate equipment, do the splits in the right order and check your signals on your various outlets. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2009-09-29, 11:10 AM	#3
bgarner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 117	Thanks for the information. I was thinking about calling Rogers, but I figured they wouldn't do it. Will give them a call. __________________ Thanks, and have a great day! Gametag: IceSavior, PSN: IceSavior

2009-09-29, 12:05 PM	#4
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	Channel Master 3418 Distribution Amplifier, 8-way, 4db, 50 to 1002 MHz, with return path APPLICATION Channel Master by PCT multimedia RF amplifiers and splitters are commercial grade, and can be used in HDTV, CATV, off-air, analog, and digital RF distribution applications where performance and reliability are required. Available at SaveAndReplay. __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:)

2009-09-29, 12:28 PM	#6
blueroomelectro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 676	I thought Rogers has a limit of 5 cable boxes per household. Not sure though. __________________ Bill My blog

2009-09-29, 12:21 PM	#5
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	I use a selection of splitters, 8 way (10db loss), 12 way (12dB loss) and 16 way (16dB loss), for various distribution setups and find that even a Drop Amp, can be enough to power them.

2009-09-29, 04:42 PM	#7
bgarner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 117	Hi Pinza, Where did you purchase your splitters from? __________________ Thanks, and have a great day! Gametag: IceSavior, PSN: IceSavior

2009-09-29, 05:03 PM	#8
Michael DeAbreu Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 807	In Ottawa, Rogers basic cable service is for one outlet only. You will have to call Rogers and have them adjust your bill for the extra outlets. About $3.00/mo/outlet if I recall correctly.

2009-09-30, 04:47 PM	#9
recneps77 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Whitby Posts: 2,815	I'm sure he'll get right on that I'd go with a combination of the suggestions above. 1) split with a standard 2 way splitter. One line for TV, one for internet. 2) take the tv line into a CM3418 to give you amplification and splitting in one.

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