How do I connect both HD indoor antenna and Satellite to TV?

BeAmW335i · 04-05-2009, 03:48 PM

I bought a HDTV for my parents and I was planning on using an indoor antenna to pickup the local over the air HD channels. My parents currently have a Satellite connection in their room, which connects to the TV using a coax cable (from wall to TV). The indoor antenna also uses a coax cable to connect to the TV, however, The TV only has 1 coax connector! What do I need to do so I can use both at the same time? Some kind of 2-in-1 coax connector??? Would there be interference if I combine both signals?

Mega Man · 04-05-2009, 04:30 PM

I believe we have the same setup. The wired receiver is in the living room (HDMI cable connects to the TV in that room) and we have another TV in the guest room that doesn't receive the HD. There doesn't appear to be any way to connect HD to the guest room without another receiver.

ideliver · 04-05-2009, 05:36 PM

which sat (direct or dish)....if dish...you can plug the ant into the sat box...then you can set-up the box to pull your locals (depending on the model of the box)....if direct, you need to diplex

spend some time at http://www.satelliteguys.us/index.php

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