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11 November 2006, 08:48 PM
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Sky/aerial experts please
I have an existing remote tv working through sky with a tv link so I can use sky in that room, the problem is that I have added another tv to that aerial lead using a Y splitter and the tv link doesn't now work (no problems with picture quality though), if I uplug the additional tv then it does....is there a way round this?????
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11 November 2006, 08:56 PM
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Try using a signal booster / amp that has the sky link bypass facility.
This maintains the continuity in the remote signal.
This one would be ideal
Shop for 2 Way Aerial Booster. at Argos.co.uk
or similar from flea bay or maplins
Rob
This maintains the continuity in the remote signal.
This one would be ideal
Shop for 2 Way Aerial Booster. at Argos.co.uk
or similar from flea bay or maplins
Rob
11 November 2006, 10:29 PM
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OK..bear with me before buying an aerial amp/booster!!
The Sky magic eye works by a 9V signal getting sent down your coax from the Sky box.
Your y-splitter probably has no DC pass through - ie, it won't let this 9V get through. This is easily determined by using a multimeter - ie, it probably has a diode or resistor inside the y-splitter.
Source a y-splitter that allows DC pass through, and you'll be sorted - or take it apart and short the diode/resistor.
The Sky magic eye works by a 9V signal getting sent down your coax from the Sky box.
Your y-splitter probably has no DC pass through - ie, it won't let this 9V get through. This is easily determined by using a multimeter - ie, it probably has a diode or resistor inside the y-splitter.
Source a y-splitter that allows DC pass through, and you'll be sorted - or take it apart and short the diode/resistor.
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Originally Posted by imlach
OK..bear with me before buying an aerial amp/booster!!
The Sky magic eye works by a 9V signal getting sent down your coax from the Sky box.
Your y-splitter probably has no DC pass through - ie, it won't let this 9V get through. This is easily determined by using a multimeter - ie, it probably has a diode or resistor inside the y-splitter.
Source a y-splitter that allows DC pass through, and you'll be sorted - or take it apart and short the diode/resistor.
The Sky magic eye works by a 9V signal getting sent down your coax from the Sky box.
Your y-splitter probably has no DC pass through - ie, it won't let this 9V get through. This is easily determined by using a multimeter - ie, it probably has a diode or resistor inside the y-splitter.
Source a y-splitter that allows DC pass through, and you'll be sorted - or take it apart and short the diode/resistor.
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Originally Posted by imlach
OK..bear with me before buying an aerial amp/booster!!
The Sky magic eye works by a 9V signal getting sent down your coax from the Sky box.
Your y-splitter probably has no DC pass through - ie, it won't let this 9V get through. This is easily determined by using a multimeter - ie, it probably has a diode or resistor inside the y-splitter.
Source a y-splitter that allows DC pass through, and you'll be sorted - or take it apart and short the diode/resistor.
The Sky magic eye works by a 9V signal getting sent down your coax from the Sky box.
Your y-splitter probably has no DC pass through - ie, it won't let this 9V get through. This is easily determined by using a multimeter - ie, it probably has a diode or resistor inside the y-splitter.
Source a y-splitter that allows DC pass through, and you'll be sorted - or take it apart and short the diode/resistor.
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Originally Posted by imlach
Look for the Skylink splitter here - £1.95
Splitters, amplified splitters and attenuators
Splitters, amplified splitters and attenuators
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Originally Posted by sociopath
You have no business meddling with your sky install. Only a 'skygi' registered engineer should touch it.
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