multiple input amplifier

mazthespark

anybody any ideas where i could get an amplifier with maybe 4 outputs but also 4 inputs or how i could acheive it???could i use splitters off the two inputs i currently have on the usual amplifiers?? will also need sky eye compatibility if possible.
Thanks

cast_iron

What are the inputs?

mazthespark

output from a sky box/fta and two aerials.

cast_iron

You'll have to combine all into one and then send the signal to the amp on one cable.
The 2 aerials will need a diplexer - what sort of aerials are they? Vhf, uhf, which groups?

The output of the diplexer can be fed into the fta box aerial input, then out of the fta (assuming it has a loop through) and into the sky box aerial input. Then out of that (using RF 2 out) to the amp.

A standard sky 4-way amp will allow dc pass-through for the eye to work.

mazthespark

so i need to loop it all together in series first before i go to the amp so? ya at moment i have just the two aerials on the amp one uhf and one vhf picking up the four channels

cast_iron

Does your current amp take 2 inputs and distribute to multiple points? Or does it combine the 2 aerials into one cable? What sort of amp is it?

Yes, effectively you loop it all in series and on to the amp. Make sure the sky box is last in the loop to power the sky amp and allow the eye to work.

mazthespark

ya current amp has a vhf and a uhf input.

cast_iron

Then you won't need a diplexer. Just send the output of that amp into the fta and onto the sky box, and then to the sky distribution amp and all should work fine.

You may need to ensure the 2 satellite box outputs (skybox is channel 68 output default) do not clash with each other or any tv station.