Yes, as some GPSes need a DC path to recognize a valid antenna I modify the cheap satellite/TV splitters with a 270ohm (also 220, 180, 150 will do) resistor between output F connector center and the GND.
On 11/7/11, paul swed <[email protected]> wrote: > Indeed I used a cabletv/tv line amp for several years and splitters very > effectively. > However my last project used a preamplified antenna driving a minicircuits > amp to a 8 way fairly good grade satellite splitter. The 8 way split is as > I recall 19 db of loss. The mar circuit has 24-26 DB gain. Seems I always > need just one more antenna feed. Plus the splitter has built in DC > blocking. Though some gps recvrs need a antenna dc load to be happy. > Regards > Paul > WB8TSL > > > On Sun, Nov 6, 2011 at 11:28 AM, David J Taylor < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> My thanks to Nigel, Azelio, and Chuck for confirming the feasibility of >> this. At least I haven't spent too much time re-inventing the wheel. I >> now have some bits on order, including yes more adapters for those >> wretched >> F-connectors! >> >> >> Cheers, >> David >> -- >> SatSignal software - quality software written to your requirements >> Web: http://www.satsignal.eu >> Email: [email protected] >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] >> To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/** >> mailman/listinfo/time-nuts<https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts> >> and follow the instructions there. >> > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
