HDTV cable splitting

[deeez]

Hi folks, i havent been able to find info specifically to splitting a hi-def cable line (from Roger's Cable), so I'm posting here.

Over the weekend, I split the single line coming into the house. This line, until now, fed my 42" LG hi-def plasma display alone (and it fed it quite nicely, i might add). After splitting the line two ways using an 800mhz (I believe) 2-way splitter, I now have my 42" plasma on one line, and an SDTV (20") on the other line. Both TV's work fine, except I think i see a little more pixelation on the hi-def plasma, although it is still displaying high definition. It's hard to tell, but it seems like there is a difference.

My questions: Is this a typical outcome from splitting a hi-def line? Would a cheap splitter cause this extra pixelation? Should i be looking at one of those 5-2400 mhz splitters?

Thanks for any help...

[57U]

1. You state you're in Vancouver, but Rogers isn't there.

2. A splitter should be rated 5-1000 MHz.

3. A splitter drops the signal strength about 4 dB, so that could cause the pixellation if the signal was borderline.

4. Which make/model STB (set top box) do you have? Without an HD STB from Rogers, you aren't watching HD.

See the HDTV FAQ "Can I get Digital Cable".

[deeez]

Sheesh, Roger's and Shaw have traded places so many times in the past, I'd forgotten. You're right, I'm with Shaw. Sorry for the confusion.

The STB is the Motorola 6200 series (don't remember the exact model).

Would the 2400 mhz go further in not creating any more artifacts?

[57U]

Anything beyond 1000 MHz is not necessary. No need to spend a lot of money for a Mon$ter splitter, just get something rated 5-1000 MHz minimum.

See the HDTV FAQ on Motorola STBs. Under the diagnostics you can measure Signal Strength (S/N Ratio).

[deeez]

Thanks for the info 57U. I'll look into the signal strength tonight!