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BroadHopper · 03-02-2010, 10:12 AM

Comcast gave my daughter a big story about analog vs digital signals when they added INTERNET to her old home. Something like the old R59 cables have too much signal loss compared to R6 or better. Also, in old installations, cable were split in series resulting in substantial loss toward the end of the installation. Splitters were also low quality and corrode. More signal loss. They ran new cable from the junction box around the house perimeter and drilled a new hole to a new outlet for the TV and modem. The home was wired for cable in every rooms but the bathroom. They lost all connections. Comcast stated that the $50 installation is for only one outlet. They would have to hire an electrician to reinstall the other outlets. And when they install there can only be one multiple splitter near the junction box run a cable to each individual outlets. The house was built in 1997 to boot. WOW!

When I decided to install a Metrocast modem on my 1979 condo in Laconia last summer, I got the same story. The condo association will not allow wiring on the outside of the buildings, the installer had to run the cable through the crawlspace in the attic. He was cursing about he gets paid by installation and not by the hour. He is an independent contractor. I lost all power to my old outlets. I mentioned I need power to my other outlets and I was told to DIY or hire someone. Again, one multiple splitter near the junction box and run a cable to each outlets.

So the cable companies are saying you can only have one splitter between the junction box and your outlets. Anyone care to elaborate?

03-02-2010, 10:12 AM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Digital Service Comcast gave my daughter a big story about analog vs digital signals when they added INTERNET to her old home. Something like the old R59 cables have too much signal loss compared to R6 or better. Also, in old installations, cable were split in series resulting in substantial loss toward the end of the installation. Splitters were also low quality and corrode. More signal loss. They ran new cable from the junction box around the house perimeter and drilled a new hole to a new outlet for the TV and modem. The home was wired for cable in every rooms but the bathroom. They lost all connections. Comcast stated that the $50 installation is for only one outlet. They would have to hire an electrician to reinstall the other outlets. And when they install there can only be one multiple splitter near the junction box run a cable to each individual outlets. The house was built in 1997 to boot. WOW! When I decided to install a Metrocast modem on my 1979 condo in Laconia last summer, I got the same story. The condo association will not allow wiring on the outside of the buildings, the installer had to run the cable through the crawlspace in the attic. He was cursing about he gets paid by installation and not by the hour. He is an independent contractor. I lost all power to my old outlets. I mentioned I need power to my other outlets and I was told to DIY or hire someone. Again, one multiple splitter near the junction box and run a cable to each outlets. So the cable companies are saying you can only have one splitter between the junction box and your outlets. Anyone care to elaborate? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.