Sky RF out support multiple connections?

[mdavenport]

I have sky HD with RF out going upstairs to the bedroom with a magic eye allowing me to control the box in the bedroom, however I am looking to make this available in another bedroom.

I am happy to have the same channel showing in the living room, bedroom and spare bedroom, however my question is:-

Can I split of where the RF coax cable goes into my main bedroom and run this to my spare bedroom?

Will the signal degrade due to a splitter?

I understand there is also a RF 2 out but I don't really want to have to use this as I cant get another cable upstairs, hence the reason why I want to split of the RF Out 1.

Is RF2 meant to be used for sending the signal into a 3rd room?

If it matters, then I only plan to watch one in the room at any one time.

Anyone done this and willing to share their experience/advice?

Thanks
Mark

[reddwarfcrew]

You can simply split the RF2, but it can lead to problems.

You need a global distributor (quite cheap), for example this one splits into 2, but you can get 4 way, 8 way and 16 way versions

Global F120 2 way sky distribution amplifier: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

BTW - if you check the back of your box, I bet the bedroom feed is already off RF2 and RF1 is unused. Magic Eyes only work off RF2 as this is the RF output with power.

RF1 can be used, but you cannot use magic eyes with it.

Also check out http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page15.htm#amp for more info

[mdavenport]

Fantastic, just the answer I was hoping for. Looks like amazon even do a package Amp + Magic Eye + Sky Remote...

I think you are right. I must be using RF2. Think I changed to this from 1 when the magic eye didnt work.

So I guess I would put the amp in bedroom 1 where the main cable ends, and port 1 to TV in bedroom 1 and port 2 to the cable the feeds bedroom 2?

[reddwarfcrew]

So I guess I would put the amp in bedroom 1 where the main cable ends, and port 1 to TV in bedroom 1 and port 2 to the cable the feeds bedroom 2?

Yep you sure would. Personally mine is in my loft with port 1 going to bedroom 1 and port 2 to bedroom 2.

BTW - check out ebay as they tend to be quite good for these types of goods too.

My only word of warning is that some RF faceplates (the thing on the wall that your tv cable goes into) can shield the power signal.... however as your magic eye already works on bedroom 1 then i suspect bedroom 2 will be fine.

Just post back if you have any problems when you come to installing it.

[reddwarfcrew]

ps - the 'F' version has the F-screw on connectors. The 'T' version has normal RF connectors. Personally the F connectors are easier to fit.

F-connectors are the screw on type that the satelite cable has. T-Connectors are the bog standard aerial connectors see http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page7.htm for the different connector types

Some T versions on ebay:t120, Satellite Cable Freeview items at low prices on eBay.co.uk

[reddwarfcrew]

some more reading for you if you're interested:

http://www.letsautomate.com/11097.cfm?

[mdavenport]

Thanks for prompt replies. Glad you mentioned loft as I was sitting here thing a bit more.

I was thinking of getting a 4 port F140, and extending the RF2 out cable into my loft and then plug the amp in there. This way I can drop 4 cables into all the bedrooms I want, fit a magic eye and have sky in all these rooms.

Does this sound feasible?

[reddwarfcrew]

That sounds the spot on way to do it.

I'm moving house in 8 weeks and will be doing just that!

[mdavenport]

One other question. Will the rf2 power a 4 way in the loft or will it need external power?

If I use the standard coax connectors and not the screw in sky ones will it still work as expected?

[reddwarfcrew]

You don't need power for a 4 way, but 8 way and above yes. There is enough power from the RF2 for a 4 way.

If you plan to use standard coax connectors, then you must buy the 'T' version (and yes it will work fine).