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Low Cable Signal Question
Posted on 8/30/15 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 8/30/15 at 3:48 pm
Here's my situation:
I've cut cable.
I can still pick up 10 or so channels plus the networks in HD with a coax running from the wall to the TV.
TV signal is perfect when a straight line but some channels are choppy when I have to split it for Internet.
I have to run the cable though a 50 foot cable because the jack is on a wall with stairs so I assume that's the reason it can't power both and I only had Time Warner power that jack when I originally set it up.
Would some type of booster be able to remedy the situation or am I just stuck using my antenna?
I've cut cable.
I can still pick up 10 or so channels plus the networks in HD with a coax running from the wall to the TV.
TV signal is perfect when a straight line but some channels are choppy when I have to split it for Internet.
I have to run the cable though a 50 foot cable because the jack is on a wall with stairs so I assume that's the reason it can't power both and I only had Time Warner power that jack when I originally set it up.
Would some type of booster be able to remedy the situation or am I just stuck using my antenna?
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Posted on 8/30/15 at 10:12 pm to DayBowBow
Are you using RG6?
Are the connectors secured properly? (Not crimped)
Are there are any dents or kinks in the cable?
Are you using a quality splitter?
If you answered yes to the above a good amp will help. Put it at the beginning of the cable run where the signal is strongest.
Note: It's best to use a booster from the cable company because occasionally they will send a signal through to fry illegal chips before a big pay per view event and they have been know to knock out signal amps.
Are the connectors secured properly? (Not crimped)
Are there are any dents or kinks in the cable?
Are you using a quality splitter?
If you answered yes to the above a good amp will help. Put it at the beginning of the cable run where the signal is strongest.
Note: It's best to use a booster from the cable company because occasionally they will send a signal through to fry illegal chips before a big pay per view event and they have been know to knock out signal amps.
This post was edited on 8/30/15 at 10:16 pm
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