TV sockets with resistors - what for?

[Artist 2004]

I've just moved houses and the TV sockets have some resistance built in, which blocks the signal from my LNB to the receiver. 20 dB is stamped on them. My last house had the same. I ended up ******* the sockets about to cut out the resistor and make a direct connection from cable to centre socket PIN. Can someone enlighten me, please?

I see the word h a c k i n g got starred out LOL

 

[rolfw]

Are these conventional TV UHF outlet plates? If so, you are better to replace them with IF outlet plates.

PS. yes, certain words are censored, as our site is so well indexed by some of the search engines, we don't want top make a rod for our own back.

 

[Artist 2004]

Thanks, Rolfw. The sockets are the UHF type that have been used in homes for donkey's years. I think I've answered my own question; from a google search:

Quote:
Check that there is a direct connection between the digibox and the TV Link with no other parts in line, for example, isolated wall plates or a distribution amplifier. If there are wall plates, check they are non-isolating. If necessary, replace with non-isolating wall plates.

So I suppose that I've got isolating wall plates and need to replace them with non-isolating ones. So I'll take your advice and install the IF type (for F-connectors, right?)

Cheers.

 

[rolfw]

Yes, they also maintain a great electrical connection.