How to Split a Direct TV Satellite Signal?

A direct TV satellite signal can be split into two or more televisions. The signal split can be done either before the satellite receiver or after. When it is done after the receiver the main disadvantage is that all the televisions connected will display identical channels as the receiver will have only one tuner. Ideally if you want to watch different channels at the same time, then the only option is to split the signal coming right from the satellite. Subsequently you could connect to any number of receivers from where it can be split further to multiple television sets.

Splitting a satellite signal between two TV sets with one receiver:

Tools you will need are a coaxial cable, channel splitter and a direct satellite receiver. As a first step you need to switch off the receiver and the two television sets. Take out the existing coaxial cable connecting your receiver and the television set. Remove it from the satellite port only as you will connect it back later.

Connect a channel splitter at the port on the receiver. A channel splitter is a small device with one port on one side and two on the other side which enable the split of signal. Connect another coaxial cable to one port of the channel splitter. The other end of this cable is connected to the additional television set. Reconnect the coaxial cable into the other port available on the channel splitter. The process is over and you can now turn on the direct TV receiver and the two TV sets. Now the television presents the channel that receiver is tuned for. As said earlier the hitch here is, it is not possible for the television sets to display two different stations.

Splitting a signal with more than one receiver:

The signal from the satellite is in Ghz range and it is further processed by the receiver to convert it into a vhf and uhf range frequency. To operate two television sets displaying different channels, you will need a dual LNB. With a dual LNB it is possible to connect the output to five separate receivers. You will need a voltage-line splitter and a dual LNB when you use more than two receivers. Ensure that the splitters you get pass DC voltage only. It can be followed by an additional receiver to add multiple television sets. The extra receiver will allow replication of your programming by giving separate signals to each TV set connected enabling the television to work independently.


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