How to Go From Parks Coax Cable Into HDMI of TV Set

Here are two articles that say most, but not all TVs have QAM tuners built in. The second one lists 6 brands that might not.

http://www.myresnet.com/public/files/digital_tv_faq.pdf
www.semo.edu/pdf/ResLife-Cable-tv-website-version.pdf

TechWriter wrote:

wowens79 wrote:

I see them all the time that don't have a QUAM tuner in them . . . There are numerous brands that have an OTA tuner . . .

It's "QAM", not "QUAM".

And ALL current TV brands have ATSC ("OTA") tuners.

I think the qualifier is explaining the difference between a TV and a MONITOR. I believe that a TELEVISION(TV) will always have a OTA/Cable type tuner. The cable side when set to Cable will tune in the 14 thru 120 plus VHF channels that NON Cable box systems provide. Some retail companies sell a Monitor that is and will work on Cable systems that do NOT use Coax to the TV, but use HDMI or Component video cables. When purchasing that new TV, you must make sure it IS a Television and not a Monitor. When going thru ads for "TV's" I notice that when you see a price difference between retailers, that cheaper price is because it is NOT a real TV but a Monitor without the tuner. Doug

wowens79 wrote:

I see them all the time that don't have a QUAM tuner in them . . . There are numerous brands that have an OTA tuner . . .

It's "QAM", not "QUAM".

And ALL current TV brands have ATSC ("OTA") tuners.

MrWizard wrote:

wowens79 wrote:
One other thing to throw out there. Some of the new cheaper TV's don't have a tuner built into the TV, and some have an analog tuner, but not a digital (QUAM) tuner.

Some campgrounds you have to pick up a DTA (Digital to Analog) box from the office if the cable company encrypts its signal. Other companies don't encrypt, and you can just plug directly into the TV.

Unfortunately there are lots of variables.

if it doesn't have a tuner
its NOT a TV
IT IS a display monitor or home theater display that requires a separate tuner
by definition, its not a TV if it doesn't have a tuner

i have not seen anything adv as a TV with no tuner

I see them all the time that don't have a QUAM tuner in them. I work for a small cable company that uses a digital signal, but we do not encrypt so that the customer does not have to have a box on every tv. There are numerous brands that have an OTA tuner, but will not tune the digital signal from coax. You typically see this on the budget brands (Westinghouse, Hisense, Element etc).

Thanks wa8yxm, believe that nails it. Even I can understand. Thanks all; next to googling you guys are my best source.

There are two answers depending on who provides the park's cable

ONE: You do not connect the park cable to the HDMI port (One exception) You connect it to the ANTENNA port.. Just like the OTA antenna... The TV (One exception) Decodes the QAM digital signals from the park cable and converts it internally


The exception is ELEMENT TV's. only TV's made in the USA, they do not have QAM Detectors so read on

Some Cable companies are now encrypting everyting COX, I believe, is one such but please don't quote me on that... For these companies you need a SET TOP BOX provided by the cable company.. IT has an HDMI out. that connects to your HDMI in on the TV. You will have to get one of those from the park office if needed and likely pay a fee.

MrWizard wrote:

wowens79 wrote:
One other thing to throw out there. Some of the new cheaper TV's don't have a tuner built into the TV, and some have an analog tuner, but not a digital (QUAM) tuner.

Some campgrounds you have to pick up a DTA (Digital to Analog) box from the office if the cable company encrypts its signal. Other companies don't encrypt, and you can just plug directly into the TV.

Unfortunately there are lots of variables.

if it doesn't have a tuner
its NOT a TV
IT IS a display monitor or home theater display that requires a separate tuner
by definition, its not a TV if it doesn't have a tuner

i have not seen anything adv as a TV with no tuner

wowens79 kinda sorta got it right.

As of 2009, TVs were required to have digital ATSC tuners for OTA programming. However, QAM tuners for digital cable programming have always been optional on TVs.

As someone who has worked at a campground with digital cable, it can be a great source of confusion. Most folks expected their new flat screens to work at our campground, but many of their flat screens were inexpensive and didn't have a QAM tuner.

If your TV doesn't have a built-in QAM tuner, here's one of the few alternatives -- iView 3500STBii. However, it's not very good.

wowens79 wrote:
One other thing to throw out there. Some of the new cheaper TV's don't have a tuner built into the TV, and some have an analog tuner, but not a digital (QUAM) tuner.

If it doesn't have a tuner at all, then it is NOT a TV but a monitor.
And all TVs in the US for about the last 10 years are required to have a digital tuner. It's the analog that might be missing but most have both.

5thwheeleroldman wrote:
BTPO1, do you mean you plug the RV park coax into the antenna connection on back of the Samsung? No converter needed? I'm at home right now and can't try it. I have a 10 year old 5th wheel, so I don't have anything built in to help out; just a hole in the wall.

You asked if I just plug into the back of the Samsung, Yes. Only one time at a campground I needed to get a cable box for free from the office, and once the campground's remote for it to work. I am no expert on this subject, but it sounds as though you are getting some expert advice on this subject. JMO

wowens79 wrote:
One other thing to throw out there. Some of the new cheaper TV's don't have a tuner built into the TV, and some have an analog tuner, but not a digital (QUAM) tuner.

Some campgrounds you have to pick up a DTA (Digital to Analog) box from the office if the cable company encrypts its signal. Other companies don't encrypt, and you can just plug directly into the TV.

Unfortunately there are lots of variables.

if it doesn't have a tuner
its NOT a TV
IT IS a display monitor or home theater display that requires a separate tuner
by definition, its not a TV if it doesn't have a tuner

i have not seen anything adv as a TV with no tuner