How Would I Split My Cable Signal to Watch in More Than One Room?

[OldSocks]

I have COX digital cable, but only one receiver box.
For each additional box its $7, so I was wondering if it was possible to just split it to watch it in multiple rooms, and avoid the $7 monthly fee.

I only have the 200 channels in one room, and the other room will only have 74, which sucks. Is it possible to do this?

If so, what will I need?

And sorry if it's in the wrong section. Didn't see a "TV" forum, and I didn't think it'll be a Computer issue.

[Jack in the Box]

not unless u can somehow buy a box somewhere and somehow get it registered. basically what im sayin is i doubt it. ever since the whole going to digital thing, its been worse and worse tryin to save a buck.

if ur lookin to save money, look into FTA Satellite.

[BigE]

Maybe I'm simplifying this too much, but wouldn't you just need a simple splitter?

[Jack in the Box]

Maybe I'm simplifying this too much, but wouldn't you just need a simple splitter?

thats what im assuming he currently has since he said he already has 74 channels on the other one.

[BigE]

thats what im assuming he currently has since he said he already has 74 channels on the other one.

Beg your pardon, so he wants a cable box in EACH room but just doesn't want to pay the monthly fee?

Then I think you're right, you've gotta try to find one on eBay or Craigslist. I can't see this being very likely.

[live_strong]

the receiver feeds the signal directly to the tv. if you were to split the out feed and have one go to each room you would only be able to wathc the same channels on both tvs.

this of it this way...
you have two tvs but only one dvd player. if you split the out feed from the dvd player you would only be able to watch the same dvd on both tvs. if you buy two dvd players (one for each tv) then you can watch two dvds.

short answer: you will have to buy another receiver

[jase88]

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Cable companies have always wanted a way to charge you for every outlet. With digital, they've found the way.

Note that most newer flat panel TV's can tune clear QAM digital signals without a box. However, the cable companies encrypt their digital signals to prevent this.

[vietalogy]

not unless u can somehow buy a box somewhere and somehow get it registered. basically what im sayin is i doubt it. ever since the whole going to digital thing, its been worse and worse tryin to save a buck.

if ur lookin to save money, look into FTA Satellite.

FTA long gone now.

[jase88]

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FTA is long gone?

[Jack in the Box]

FTA long gone now.

wow i must have been out the game for a while now lol

[Isriam]

correct, you cant. you can watch the same channel in 2 rooms tho. lol

[DlOaDkGeErRsS]

Yea, Drunk is right. I had a friend that did that. It sucks because if your stuck in the room with out control then you are stuck watching what ever the other person wants to watch.

[pc_guy]

Or you could go wish Dish Network and get a dual turner dual output DVR. I know I did.
If you must stick with cable try:
1. a dual spliter
2. A/B switch
2. Next Generation Remote Control Extender
Then you can change channels from the other room. But your still stuck with the same channel, which wouldn't be the case with Dish.
Good luck

[cmc0]

If your cable company offers it, I recommend getting a CableCard. My cable company (Comcast) charges $1.50 for each cablecard instead of $7 a box. I have the one free box I get with the cable company, and I have two cablecards hooked up to a Sony DHG-HDD250 dvr and a Motorola DCH6200, both which I got off of ebay. Only thing is you have to by the Sony and Motorola boxes upfront but eventually, you make it back since i'm saving $15 a month not renting a HD DVR and $8 a month not renting a HD box