Wallplate and satellite loss

mikeisyou

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How much signal is lost when going via a wallplate socket to the receiver? Just curious
 
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Very little maybe 2% providing the contact is good it will be no different to a A/B switch.
 
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Check the speck's on the wall plate...Usually around 1.5 to 3dB at 1 GHz, but make sure the connectors are rated to 2.5 GHz or better, some are just for TV signals, you will have higher dB loss for that type.
 
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Some diplexing sockets have a higher loss than the 2dB claimed, plus they are often 'notchy' at particular frequencies.
 
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