Cable Modems and CATV

davidmg1 · Post by **davidmg1** » Mon Nov 05, 2001 12:25 pm

If you just sign up for Cable Modem service, is it possible to put a splitter on the cable and get CATV?

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Mon Nov 05, 2001 12:46 pm

It is possible in some localities, but it is theft of service everywhere.

Don't do it.

Kip

legalmind · Post by **legalmind** » Tue Nov 06, 2001 6:57 am

I knew what this post was about before I opened it!

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Tue Nov 06, 2001 7:19 am

OK, you get the next one. We'll do it like in the car dealerships, the next one through the door . . .

Davidmg1: We don't mean to be insulting, but this is a regular issue here, sometimes turns into flame wars about the legalities and ethics of the situation. Trust us, they do come after customers that do this, and they do file criminal charges.

Kip

ace · Post by **ace** » Tue Nov 06, 2001 9:58 am

most areas have filters that will block out all the cable frequency leaving only internet available. And listen to everyone else, they speak the truth. Not worth the hassle to steal cable tv when you can get it for like 25 a month.

davidmg1 · Post by **davidmg1** » Tue Nov 06, 2001 3:22 pm

Your right. Thanks for the inputs.

Leafer · Post by **Leafer** » Fri Nov 09, 2001 9:29 pm

I work or use to for the @home installations. here are the facts...
yes it is illegal to recieve unpaid for signal of cable tv and I dont promote it by any means. If a job is done proper and a CX signs up for internet and not cable they will install a filter to block ch
14-XXX.
If the cable modem is picky or the signal to your house isnt all that good, they will remove the filter to avoid any obstructions in line. If you put a splitter on the @home line and try recieving cable you can do it without any harm. Your TV may have a downgraded reception but should still work fine. I think for 18.00 a month you may as well just pay for it though.

Chin808 · Post by **Chin808** » Fri Nov 09, 2001 10:33 pm

In many cases the "traps" actually drop your signal from 2 - 6 db, depending on what kind it is... I used to "forget" the traps on some of my service calls because I was too busy (lazy) to run a new drop or install an amp...hehehehehehe
but just to be proper like everyone else who replied, STEALING IS BAYUD... MMMMKAYY

MegaVectra · Post by **MegaVectra** » Mon Nov 12, 2001 12:50 am

Originally posted by a0c2e4
when you can get it for like 25 a month.

HAAAA yeah right......try 40 around here. And that's just basic.

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Cable Modems and CATV

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