Cable Splitter for Rogers

[Adil Kodian]

On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 18:10:18 -0500, James Knott <james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> Sidney wrote:
> > Howdy all,
> >
> > I have Rogers high speed, the fastest residential package they offer. I
> > would like to split the coax cable going into my cable modem and get a
> > cable going into my computer's tuner card as well. I tried doing it
> > using some cheaply cable I had lying around. It worked, but it was not
> > shielded and the TV signal was of poor quality. Where can I get the
> > heavy duty cable, splitter and connectors rogers seems to be using? I
> > need about four feet.
> 
> Many electronics stores carry the proper splitters, cables and
> connectors.  You'll want good quality RG-6, with foil and braid shield.
>   Don't bother with those cheap crimp on connectors.  You need the type
> with two cylinders, that go over and under the cover and shield.
> 

get the cheapest dollar store splitter and put it - it should work
fine. The only thing you should check is that none of the terminals of
the splitter are left open or unterminated, that will create a shadow
in regular cable - and will screw up digital cable.

All the heavy duty and sheilded stuff is if you want to split between
two houses without an amp in between.
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