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Do-it-Yourself Satellite Splitter

Splitting your satellite signal allows you to experience satellite television in multiple rooms of your home. Splitters are inexpensive alternatives to having a technician come to your house and install additional outlets. When splitting your satellite signal, do not confuse splitters that are made for cable and Internet with splitters specifically designed for satellite dishes. Depending on your satellite provider and receiver, if you use a splitter, all the televisions in the house must watch the same channel. Substitute a multi-switch for the splitter, if you want each receiver to access its own channels.

Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase a splitter from your local electronics store, based the number of rooms you want connected to satellite. For example, purchase a two-port splitter which will allow you to split the signal between two televisions. Purchase a multi-switch, if you want each receiver to access its own programming.

    • 2

      Attach the coaxial cable coming directly from the satellite dish into your home into the port on your splitter labeled "In." If using a multi-switch, connect one coaxial cable to the connection of your satellite dish marked "Sat A" and another coaxial cable to the satellite dish marked "Sat B" and connect the other ends to the multi-switch labeled the same name.

    • 3

      Obtain additional coaxial cables for every TV/receiver that you want to set-up. Attach the cable to the number of ports available on the splitter you have purchased. Connect a multi-switch in the same manner as the splitter.

    • 4

      Connect the other end of the cable into the back of your receiver. Depending on your satellite provider, you may have to contact your satellite provider to verify that the receiver is activated. Follow the same step, if using a multi-switch.

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