Question Regarding Electroline EDA-UG2802

[ASTRO_Man]

So I plan to run five or so scanners off one antenna and recently purchased an "Electroline EDA-UG2802 Zero-Loss 8-port CATV Amp-Splitter" used off eBay. The amp comes with the power supply, but not the "Remote Power Inserter". After research, I see the "Remote Power Inserter" is optional but is it something that I should use for my setup? I am assuming I will either plug the power supply directly into the amp or this inserter can be used.

Thank you for any guidance.

 

[popnokick]

The Remote Power Inserter is for installations where it might be more convenient to run the power on 75 ohm coax rather than from a separate DC two-conductor power line such as that found on the "wall wart" power supplies. It's not a required item.... if you can plug your the DC plug from your "wall wart" supply directly into the splitter / amp.... do it.

 

[ASTRO_Man]

The Remote Power Inserter is for installations where it might be more convenient to run the power on 75 ohm coax rather than from a separate DC two-conductor power line such as that found on the "wall wart" power supplies. It's not a required item.... if you can plug your the DC plug from your "wall wart" supply directly into the splitter / amp.... do it.

So when I run the power supply directly to the amp, am I going to use 75ohm coax as well?

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

So when I run the power supply directly to the amp, am I going to use 75ohm coax as well?

It appears you will since the wall wart has a type F connector as well. If the splitter is mounted near the receivers, you don't need the remote power inserter.

 

[ASTRO_Man]

Thanks everyone!