Cable

Skyline_R34 · Post by **Skyline_R34** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:08 am

I heard that I could get cable tv through an internet cable line I tried hooking directly to it and I mostly got a bunch of snow. So I opened my cable box thinking there was another line in there for a tv hookup. I hooked up directly to the cable line there and I got channels but they were all fuzzy except a couple.

Why and can this be fixed.

Olinthecableguy · Post by **Olinthecableguy** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:38 pm

You can. The only reason there may be snow on the line is that there is an internet trap somwhere on your line. Either at the tap, or in your R/E box. Most internet frequencies cable companies use are in the high band usually above 500mhz, most analouge channels are below this, but if a company tech did your install, there is probably a trap somewhere.. If your an internet only customer, there is a good chance your trapped at the tap.

Is your system Aerial or underground?

Skyline_R34 · Post by **Skyline_R34** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:11 pm

it comes from the power line to the house down to the box. The line that comes in has a really big conector at the end of it. It might be possible for them to put a trap on the power line. But wouldnt they want to make it easy to hookup cable so they don't have to crawl up the pole to change it. I can take a picture of it if it is easier for you to notice.