HawkTX
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I usually camp at ATV parks, but on an upcoming trip we will be staying at several parks that offer cable tv. Do I only need a basic cable to hook up from their outlet to mine on the camper? Anything else I need?
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HappyKayakers
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Most places you just need the cable, although I did work at one place in south FL where you also needed a box. The office had a stock of them from the cable company and would issue as needed. I carry a 50' coax so I can reach all the strange cable locations.
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rk911
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a length of RG-6 or RG-59 coaxial cable and a TV capable of tuning to cable channels is all you need.
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rolnhome
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I would recommend 6 cable. It handles the digital broadcast much better. The 59 has a lot of static/snow.
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rk911
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rolnhome wrote:I would recommend 6 cable. It handles the digital broadcast much better. The 59 has a lot of static/snow.
if you have to buy a length of cable then choose RG-6 but if you have a length of RG-59 laying around i'd just use that. for as often as you'll likely use it 59 will be fine for your stay.
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bob213
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Just remember to turn your antenna booster off before scanning for channels.
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Old-Biscuit
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Hook up cable from cg connection to your cable connection on trailer
If you have a distribution box: turn power off & select 'cable' button
Swap TV to 'cable' input.....menu/tv tuner/cable vs antenna
Auto scan for cable channels
Select 'delete' or 'skip' and then get rid of about 20 + junk channels so that you can watch those that worth tuning in.
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wbwood
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You may come across places that even have the cable ere for you to use. Ocean lakes in myrtle beach does this. Not at big of a deal you would think. But after you are there setting up, it sure is nice not to have to dig your own cable out of the storage and then the same upon packing up.
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rolnhome
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rk911 wrote:rolnhome wrote:I would recommend 6 cable. It handles the digital broadcast much better. The 59 has a lot of static/snow.
if you have to buy a length of cable then choose RG-6 but if you have a length of RG-59 laying around i'd just use that. for as often as you'll likely use it 59 will be fine for your stay.
I would get RG6. For digital TV Rg56 gives crappy reception. Trust me on this one. I learned the hard way. Took me two seasons to figure out why my reception sucked.
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Gary.
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Just remember as old-biscuit said, you have to go into your TV Set-up menu and select Cable. I keep forgetting to do this and get frusterated because, I can't get the channels.
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