why do i need a active or passive multicoupler??

[computergeek]

I posted earlier in this forum about sharing an antenna for 2 scanners. I was told I need an active or passive multicoupler. I don’t understand why.

Right now I have my 895xlt and Pro 2053 both connected to my GRE 3001 pre amp. They are connected with a simple BNC T connector. Im showing no lose in signal, and I hear all channels very clearly. All my trunking works just as well as it did before I shared the antenna. I have done this when both scanners are running at the same time (just to test).

So what is the point of buying a multicoupler? Is there some other issue im not aware of?

Thank you
Joe

 

[crayon]

Basically, there is nothing wrong with tee'ing a signal feed. It is not the most "correct" solution, but if its works for ya, eh .. let it ride.

A multicoupler will provide you with a true 50 ohm load at each connection, plus you get signal isolation between all the receivers.

http://mrtmag.com/mag/radio_one_multicoupler_basics_2/

HTH's