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spatel67
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2 years ago

Using F-type coupler to connect between existing cable & new TV and broadband splitter

Hi, I am a new customer and recently received my self installation kit for my VM broadband & TV. The house i moved into already had a VM connection setup with a custom long cable that connects to the main VM wall output. This is a f type cable with both ends same, i.e with the copper wire centre.  

Now the new kit i received had one cable that splits to form one for broadband and TV each. This isnt long enough for where I have my TV placed. If i buy a f-type f to f coupler to connect the custom cable to the new supplied one, will that work?? Want to know if that will affect signal loss or not?

This technology is new to me as i was used to Sky before and need some guidance on this cable tech. 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

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  • japitts's avatar
    japitts
    Very Insightful Person
    2 years ago

    VM's cabling is part of their network, well-intentioned DIY jobs are not a good idea.

    If you don't have co-ax connection points where you need them, it's best to request a manned installation.

    • spatel67's avatar
      spatel67
      Joining in
      2 years ago

      Hi Adduxi- Yes, exactly the one I am referring to. Thanks for the reply!!

  • roy247's avatar
    roy247
    Hero
    2 years ago

    Just to add to Rodger_Gooner's answer, in the picture that white coax cable looks thin (could just be a bit of an optical illusion but might not have the correct screening), and if you ask for a manned installation the signal levels will get checked properly.

    Also the less connection/ joints you have the better for reliability and I was also told on one training course that every connection you have causes a 10 db drop in signal, don't know how true that is and how noticeable it would be on 1 or 2 connections.

     

     

  • jpeg1's avatar
    jpeg1
    Alessandro Volta
    2 years ago

    A straight connection between two cables shouldn't lose more than 1dB at these frequencies.

    • roy247's avatar
      roy247
      Hero
      2 years ago

      If I remember right the instructor was ex RAF and couldn't be wrong in his opinion.

       

      • jpeg1's avatar
        jpeg1
        Alessandro Volta
        2 years ago

        Well I'm not going to post my LinkedIn profile here but I can assure you that either your memory or his instruction was wrong.