DIY RF Switch

You can use coaxial splitters to connect multiple devices to a port.

Coaxial cables are generally used to transfer the cable signal from a cable outlet to any devices that may receive coaxial signals. If you wish to connect one coaxial port to multiple devices, you can do so by creating a makeshift RF switch out of multiple cable splitters. As long as you have enough splitters, you can accomplish this easily.

Things You'll Need

• RF splitters (3)
• Coaxial cables (7)

Instructions

1. Connect one end of your first coaxial cable to your coaxial wall port. Connect the other end of this cable to the input port on your first RF splitter.

2. Connect two more coaxial cables to the output ports on your first splitter. Connect the other end of both cables to the output ports on your second and third splitters.

3. Connect four coaxial cables to the output ports on the second and third splitters. You now have four coaxial ports extending from the original wall port.

4. Test your makeshift switch by connecting the coaxial cables extending from the second and third splitters to any coaxial devices.

References

• DXEngineering: About Coaxial Cable

Resources

• Product Information for RF Splitters