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Cable/Satelite w/o settop boxes?

by Father22 Oct 21, 2008 2:20AM PDT

I would like to know if it is possible to get cable/satellite service without having to have a set top box for each tv. I do not need/want any HD programming of premium channels. Just want to be able to get basic cable on several tv's and my pc without having to pay rent for a box for each one. Is this possible?

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Yep

by bearvp Oct 21, 2008 2:40AM PDT

I have my bedroom TV hooked up that way with cable. You just need to make sure your TV has a tuner and the coax input on the back. It is an analog signal so you don't get the guide but you get all the basic channels that way.

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Thanks but...

by Father22 Oct 21, 2008 4:45AM PDT

Thanks. That is what I used to do but now they are broadcasting a digital signal and it will not work anymore.

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Be sure to check.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Oct 21, 2008 5:17AM PDT

Here, Cox and Comcast still have the analog channels on cable. I heard someone claim they went all digital but here, in NE, CA, MA, TX the old plug the cable into the TV is still working.

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Digital in MI

by Father22 Oct 25, 2008 1:54AM PDT

Going digital in my town.....

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