Splitting Signal

[awelch]

Being a satellite TV novice, I'm looking to those much more knowledgable than me for help. I have a dish that has 2 cables feeding separate TVs. I need to add 18 connections for fitness equipment. What are the potential pitfalls I need to be concerned about? If I can split it, do I need amplified splitters? Thanks in advance.

 

[raoul5788]

Welcome to Satelliteguys!

You can't just split the signal, you need multiswitches. You might want to contact a professional installer. Is this a business? If so, you should go through Directv since there is an additional expense for having so many tvs in a business.

 

[jdspencer]

... I need to add 18 connections for fitness equipment. ....

You do know that each piece of fitness equipment will require a DirecTV receiver? I assume that these have a TV built in so that you don't get bored while exercising.

 

[Blktaws6]

Good luck with this, could get expensive btw.

 

[charper1]

Look here to get headed in the right direction:

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...al-Housing-(GMS51609WBP)&c=Multiswitches&sku=


or. you may want to look into a SWM setup.

 

[spaceghost]

We are assuming you want to have separate viewing where each location can watch their own programming, correct?
If you are wanting separate programming, each location will require a receiver. You should contact DirecTV to get a price quote for this project. As others said, its not going to be cheap. Your monthly bill will go up dramatically and the cost for new receivers and installation will run you easily 2k in the least.

 

[charper1]

yep, great point the rest of us failed to add; the extra receivers!

 

[jdspencer]

I mentioned it!!!!

 

[charper1]

LOL you did! Was I drinking yesterday?

 

[raoul5788]

What does yesterday have to do with it?