[mythtv-users] Two Nova-T cards?

[Jules Gosnell]

Jules Gosnell wrote:

> Weston, Toby wrote:
>
>> Thanks, that'll be the first thing I check tonite!
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ciaran [mailto:ciaranj at gmail.com] Sent: 23 November 2005 13:45
>> To: Discussion about mythtv
>> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] Two Nova-T cards?
>>
>> On 11/23/05, Weston, Toby <toby.weston at misys.com> wrote:
>>  
>>
>>> My Nova's have a pass through(?) on the cards, so I run the 'out' of 
>>> card
>>>   
>>
>> 1
>>  
>>
>>> into the 'in' of card 2... does that sound ok, do I need a splitter 
>>> with
>>> this setup?
>>>
>>> Cheers :)
>>>   
>>
>> Err, when I tried this, it totalled the signal on them so I bought a
>> 'proper' amplifying splitter, that allegedly amplifies the digital
>> frequences primarily.  But the noise when 'passing through' was
>> laughable! I would suggest that's where your problem lies <g>
>> -Ciaran
>>  
>>
> Aha ! looks like this is my problem then. I did the same thing and had 
> serious trouble getting a decent signal afterwards. I thought it must 
> be the proximity of the cards as I had been assured that the pass 
> through had an amplifier bulit in and generated a good signal !
>
> I'll look for an amplifying splitter and try again.

So, I have been googling and ebaying for such a thing - looks like I 
just want a 'booster' (UK English?) with multiple outputs... but there 
is a bewildering variety on offer. Can anyone give me some idea of what 
would constitute a good solution and what I should stear clear of, or 
are they all much the same ?

Jules

>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Jules
>
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