Cable TV question

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by AD720

Every time you split coax it cuts the signal 3.5 db (and thats with a high quality splitter). A powered splitter or a higher powered amp may help but could also dirty up the signal - if it is already dirty then you are just amplifying noise. .

Honestly I would drop this problem in Comcast's lap if I were you. Make them buy and install the gear to make their service work

If he's splitting off of one line, they'll probably tell him he needs to pay for any equipment. The cable companies will nickel and dime you to death with stuff like that.
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[AD720]

Originally Posted by Kreth

If he's splitting off of one line, they'll probably tell him he needs to pay for any equipment. The cable companies will nickel and dime you to death with stuff like that.
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I would fight that hard if they pulled it on me. If I'm paying for four rooms then Comcast needs to get the service into the four rooms. I would give them a big old "not my problem".

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by AD720

I would fight that hard if they pulled it on me. If I'm paying for four rooms then Comcast needs to get the service into the four rooms. I would give them a big old "not my problem".

The way I read the OP, he split one line inside to 4 TVs. If he was paying for 4 room service then I'd agree.
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[AD720]

Originally Posted by Kreth

The way I read the OP, he split one line inside to 4 TVs. If he was paying for 4 room service then I'd agree.
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Re-read. If he has a digital cable box then he is paying for it

[MajorCaptSilly]

Originally Posted by AD720

Re-read. If he has a digital cable box then he is paying for it

I'm paying now for 2 digital boxes. Previously one. I agree that the cable company should be responsible for providing adequate signal to power all the boxes. I took a look at my cable coming into the house on the outside. It is split so I can get my cable internet (which is incredibly fast and reliable) and noticed the cable for the TV is not looking very healthy. The plastic around around the coax is worn and split with bare wire showing and the coax connector is oxidized on the outside. I will be making a call to Comcast to address this.

MCS

[kgoings]

Get directv!