Distribution of multiple recevers?

[Iceberg]

So I was over at Sadoun’s site today and I see these Vsat modulators
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Order/VSAT/Modulators.htm

So I check them out and there are combiners, demodulators, and micro modulators.
12/16/24 channel combiner, etc

Now I guess here is my question.

I’ve seen them other boxes where you combine 1 or 2 inputs and send it through the house to other TV’s and they just tune a channel. But I was thinking something a little bigger…something that I can 6 or 7 items into. With a StarChoice box, Dish, OTA and 9 FTA boxes I’d like to have one central spot and pump it through the house.

Can I get by with just one of the combiners like so?
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/JVI/95-TPHC12-Passive-Combiner.htm

or do I need the combiner above and a demodulator for each input I need (to designate a channel)
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/JVI/95-TMD-Micro-Demodulator.htm

I know some people have worked in cable TV or setups like this. How does it work (or am I just smoking something)

[Sadoun]

Ice,

You will need a combiner and several modulators (not demodulators).

Basically, the modulator will take the signal from the UHF/VHF or A/V source and converts it to a channel between 2- 135.

Once converted, then you can connect it to one of the inputs on the combiner.

• Commercial level modulator
• Consumer level Modulator

So if you want to create a mini home CATV network of 12 channels, you will need Qty 12x Modulators, and Qty 1x 12-way-Combiner

[elgemcdlf]

Let's not forget dedicated receivers. You will also need a receiver tuned to each channel you wish to have on your mini CATV system. So with Sadoun's example of 12 channels you would require 12 receivers. One for each channel you wish to have in your mini CATV system.

[Iceberg]

elge
I have 9 FTA receiver and a StarChoice receiver so thats not an issue

[elgemcdlf]

With 9 receivers you could have 9 channels. The concept is fun to play with but in reality with so many channels with the present setup I personally could not see limiting myself to 9 channels. Granted you could always change the channel on any given receiver allowing the preset tv channel to be something different. But then again that is basically what you presently have now

[Iceberg]

I know...it was just an idea. Always thinking of crazy ideas

[rainman]

Originally Posted by Iceberg

I know...it was just an idea. Always thinking of crazy ideas

that what makes the world go round Ice. some of the best inventions started out as crazy ideas.

[elgemcdlf]

Ok Ice wanna play. How about this? Piping in cameras through modulators assigning channels to each camera. In a simple layout we use 2 cameras. One to watch the children in the backyard and one for the front of the house. Now we use AUX for the receivers and let's say channel 5 for camera 1 and channel 6 for camera 2. Run your old VCR through channel 3 or 4 as normal.

As long as your cameras have AV out you are good to go