splitter from tv cable to improve fm reception

ross3762 · 10-31-2009, 05:56 PM

would like to split my tv cable and have it in my fm tuner, as i get very poor reception. Is this possible, and what equipment do i need?

m_vanmeter · 11-01-2009, 08:40 AM

yes it is possible and this device will do the trick http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp...u=615798300593 but only if your TV antenna is a VHF/UHF or a VHF model. The FM band is at the lower end of the VHF TV (channels 2 thru 13) band. A purely UHF TV antenna "may" help a little, but it is tuned to a band very far removed from the FM radio band.

Also, is the TV signal you receive strong and steady ? The reason I ask is that any splitter inserted into the line will cause some reduction in signal strength.

**rbinck** · 11-01-2009, 09:20 AM

As m said, the FM band is in the lower end of the VHF TV band. It is actually between channels 6 and 7 and most VHF TV antennas are made such that there are not any elements for that band. If the antenna is rated for FM then it will help.

Now if your TV cable is from a cable system like Comcast they use the FM frequencies for TV channels, so there would be no help at all.

Have you tried a dipole FM antenna?

10-31-2009, 05:56 PM	#1
ross3762 What is HD? Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	splitter from tv cable to improve fm reception would like to split my tv cable and have it in my fm tuner, as i get very poor reception. Is this possible, and what equipment do i need?

11-01-2009, 09:20 AM	#3
rbinck Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 12,338	As m said, the FM band is in the lower end of the VHF TV band. It is actually between channels 6 and 7 and most VHF TV antennas are made such that there are not any elements for that band. If the antenna is rated for FM then it will help. Now if your TV cable is from a cable system like Comcast they use the FM frequencies for TV channels, so there would be no help at all. Have you tried a dipole FM antenna? __________________ www.highdefinitionblog.com www.BlogOfHawaii.com

11-01-2009, 08:40 AM	#2
m_vanmeter WD4JCM in KY Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 669	yes it is possible and this device will do the trick http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp...u=615798300593 but only if your TV antenna is a VHF/UHF or a VHF model. The FM band is at the lower end of the VHF TV (channels 2 thru 13) band. A purely UHF TV antenna "may" help a little, but it is tuned to a band very far removed from the FM radio band. Also, is the TV signal you receive strong and steady ? The reason I ask is that any splitter inserted into the line will cause some reduction in signal strength.