trouble with a hdtv signal

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  1. blanders

    blanders Member

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    a friend recently bought their 1st 1080p LCD - got the hd cable box, but can't get a hd signal - a guy from the cable company says it's because the wire that was ran in his house is RG59 coax - i always run RG6, but this is a older house - is it true that you can't get a hd signal with RG59? i haven't been to the house to diagnose the problem yet, just going off info the uneducated homeowner told me that the comcast cable guy told her - any info would be appreciated
     
    blanders, Jan 24, 2009
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  2. dailun

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    Try tuning to channel 2.1 (or 2-1), or the local PBS station plus a ".1"

    I call "shenanigans" on your cable guy. I have RG59 where I am and I get HD from my cable provider with no converter box just fine.
     
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  3. Mick3844

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    Did the cable company hook up the box? The STB needs to be connected vis HDMI, or component for the TV to display HD.
     
    Mick3844, Jan 25, 2009
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    Good info. Disregard my post. I miissed the fact that there was an STB.
     
    dailun, Jan 26, 2009
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