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Cable TV queries


  • To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Cable TV queries
  • From: "tracey.gardner" <tracey.gardner@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 14:02:59 -0000
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This came up on the self build list but I thought that someone
on this list might be able to give Ralph an answer?

Tracey


-----Original Message-----
From: Rolf Stricker <factshop@xxxxxxx>
To: UK_Selfbuild@xxxxxxx <UK_Selfbuild@xxxxxxx>
Date: 07 December 2000 13:18
Subject: [UK_Selfbuild] Cable TV queries


>Hi all
>
>I've checked the FAQs on this but cannot find a clear answer.
>
>We will have no choice but to use a cable provider for TV and
>telephone supplies. (Too long a story to explain.) What they are
>saying is that we will have to have a set top box for each TV and
>that we will have to pay a monthly fee for each box. My questions
>therefore are:
>
>Is it possible to bring the cable into the home through a digibox and
>then split the cable to all the outlets? If so will every TV only
>show the programme chosen by the digibox? Is possible to to record
>one programme with a VCR while watching a different programme on
>telly?
>
>Could I go another route and install my own satelite dish to avoid
>this problem or is it inherent to cable / satelite receiption? Any
>help in clearing this confusion woudl be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks, Rolf
>
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>
>


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