cable splitting loss of signal

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  1. kelly41

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    hi im with virgin i set up my eurovox yesterday and it works great
    i currently have a 2 way splitter coming from the wall one end going to the eurovox the other for my internet

    today i tried to wire the old pace box upstairs as we cant get freeview here. i used a 2 way splitter and split the wire conected to the eurovox, now a few channels on the eurovox went funny and upstairs i can only get channels 1 to 5

    any suggestions to get the channels? would a 3 way splitter be better than 2 2 ways?

    thanks
     
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    Less connections the better. Use a good quality splitter, cable, (RG6 or CT100), and good quality RF connections. Also make sure all terminations are done correctly. If problems still persist use a booster.
     
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    Two words, "cheap and nasty" :) But should still work but you may get away with using a booster. Cheap Argos booster will do see here (although site is down at the moment).
     
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    so try a 3 way splitter first if not go for a booster?

    ive seen at screwfix a 4 way splitter but cant see a 3 is a 4 ok to use with 3 cables?
     
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    Much better 3 way splitter on fleabay, look here

    Note it is for twist on RF plugs. You can get RF connectors or adapters on fleabay also.
     

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