Chris0516
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As a standard, are mulicouplers only BNC?
Multicouplers
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If you buy an off the shelf unit you can usually specify connector type! Build one and use what you need! I have BNC and N connector models!
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I use the Electroline EDA2800 as a multicoupler for my scanner activities. I have another model (UDA-UG-2402) for my TV antenna distribution system. These models use F-connectors. Check ebay as a source for these units, but make sure it includes the power supply
Short answer: yes.
Especially those made for the frequencies most people would be monitoring.
Long answer:
"Multicoupler" can be different things to different people.
For instance, there was mention of an "F connector", which in my book would actually be a TV splitter, not an actual multicoupler. And..... splitters have RF loss. A standard 2-way splitter has about 3.5 dB to 4 dB loss per port, while a 4-way has about 7 dB, and an 8-way can cause up to 14 dB of signal loss. 3.5 dB to over 14 dB is not good if you are in a weak signal area.
A TRUE multicoupler is an active device and does not have any loss - maybe even a slight gain. I'm sure I'll have disagreement on this, ("waste of money", "just as good", bla, bla, bla...) but it is the same as most things - you get what you pay for.
For instance:
Stridsberg Multicouplers
Especially those made for the frequencies most people would be monitoring.
Long answer:
"Multicoupler" can be different things to different people.
For instance, there was mention of an "F connector", which in my book would actually be a TV splitter, not an actual multicoupler. And..... splitters have RF loss. A standard 2-way splitter has about 3.5 dB to 4 dB loss per port, while a 4-way has about 7 dB, and an 8-way can cause up to 14 dB of signal loss. 3.5 dB to over 14 dB is not good if you are in a weak signal area.
A TRUE multicoupler is an active device and does not have any loss - maybe even a slight gain. I'm sure I'll have disagreement on this, ("waste of money", "just as good", bla, bla, bla...) but it is the same as most things - you get what you pay for.
For instance:
Stridsberg Multicouplers
Chris0516
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Ok
I think I have one of these: SP-1300 Combiner/Splitter | Scanner Master I just need to see, if I still have it.
Ok
I went to Stridesbrg page, which prompted my question.
rf_patriot200
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When I bought my Stridsbergs, you could specify the connectors of your choice, such as my M204-mil with BNC on i/o.
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Yes Stridsbergs you could order them with BNC or N connectors.
Good to know.
All of my Stridsbergs just came (default) with BNC - didn't know you could specify...
