The
simplest way would be to use a passive “hybrid” splitter. The
same kind of device you use for cable TV or a TV antenna.
However,
most of these are optimized for frequencies from 5 MHz to 1 GHz. You also
get some loss by splitting the signal.
Theoretical
loss:
1
in x 2 out = 3 dB per port
1
in x 3 out = 4.5 dB per port
1
in x 4 out = 6 dB per port
There
is generally an additional 0.5 to 1 dB of insertion loss per port.
The
ones made for TV are optimized for 75 ohm systems. Depending on your RCV
antenna, you might want one designed for 50 ohms.
One
way to overcome the loss would be to add a preamp on the input of the splitter.
I
have used better quality 1x2 TV splitters marked as 5 MHz and up to split
beverage antennas with no problems (although there may be loss that I’m oblivious
to).
There
is a Mini Circuits brand model ZFSC-4-1+ 50 ohm unit with BNC connectors
listed on eBay right now for $50.
1
in x 4 out
50
ohms
1
to 1,000 MHz
0.6
dB per port insertion loss (in addition to the 6 dB per port splitter loss).
https://www.ebay.com/p/1923833274
Mouser
has the datasheet here:
https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/3/3705/1/ZFSC_4_1_.pdf
You’d
still need to supply your own pre amp, or accept or deal with the signal loss
some other way such as using the pre amp in the radio.
If
I finish lunch tomorrow and this thing is still listed, I’ll probably buy
it.
Bob
KE2D
From:
[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Steve Molo KI4KWR
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 6:37 PM
To: 'Jersey DX Association South'
Subject: [SJDXA] Receive Antenna Question
Is it possible to use one receive antenna for four radios?
K3 / DX3000 / IC-7610 and Flex 6400 all have a RCV ANT port
but can I use one antenna like West Creek without a secret setup?
Steve Molo
KI4KWR
Madison, AL 35758
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 609-489-1878