We recommend one piece units. It has been our experience that one piece units work better to replace your cable company’s converter than a 2-piece unit. Although 2-piece units tend to be less expensive, they tend to work less efficiently as well. As the saying goes, "You get what you pay for! " Additionally, our 1-piece units cost less than other companies’ 2-piece units. 5. What is a cable converter / descrambler? An electronic tuning device that transposes all available channels from the cable company into either channel 3 or channel 4. A cable converter is simply a "channel changer" that cannot by itself descramble encoded premium channels. It allows you to receive all basic channels if your TV is not the cable ready type.

Through the use of special equipment, the cable company can "address" the customers cable converter to descramble the program for which the fee was paid. 10. Can your cable converter work anywhere? NO. cable converters are specific to each cable system. Different cable companies use different cable systems, characterized by manufacturer’s brand name and model number. You must use a compatible converter that works in your area, but it may not work in a different area. 11. What do you do if your cable converter doesn''t work? Call your cable converter box source . Let them know that there are problems. Most companies want to correct any problems you are having . If you are working with a customer oriented company , they will work diligently or remedy your problem . Don’t just let it go.

The weak signal may cause a "snowy" or gray picture, or may even result in weak color or lack of color. Since most cable viewers use several different video components, it is recommended that an amplifier be used to restore the signal strength and the picture sharpens. In most cases, the amplifier brings the picture " back to life " and restores it’s original quality. Consider using a 10db amplifier to improve signal strength. 13. What happens when there isn''t a replacement for your cable company box? Most converter sources will carry the common brands. When your company doesn’t carry your brand then you need to find out if they either have it in stock or have a source for your uncommon make and model.

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