The folks and I have been having signal-weakness issues with the cable. I've checked all the connections (that aren't buried inside walls), and things appear to be OK there. Dad J has a newer set which can boost weak signals internally, but the other sets and the VCRs are having significant problems, esp. with channels up to 13, which accounts for the slight majority of our recording.
I've finagled a connection between a freestanding RF modulator and the VCR on our console set, without plugging the mod into AC, and it improved the signal considerably. Dad originally got the mod because a previous VCR didn't have the appropriate jacks to connect a separate compact DVD player he also has, but the current recorder apparently has such jacks. Normally I would have done the CBS shows tonight (20) upstairs, but I switched them down to the one on the big set in part because the Grey's Anatomy finale is (no spoilers) compelling enough to keep Mother J awake through its end. Tomorrow, before the Medium finale, I'll switch the mod to the upstairs set. These weak signals have only been occurring in the past two weeks or so. You'd think Service Electric would be diligent in keeping the lower channels working in part because their local-origination channel (Go IronPigs!) is down there. Am I wrong in thinking they should install, or upgrade, a signal amplifier going into the house, or would it make more sense for me to go buy one? "The Shack", let it be said, wants $40 for theirs. -- BOB -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
