cable TV hookup

[bbaker2001]

While at Jackson Rancheria, I connected to the cable outlet. connected TV to inside connector. really bad picture. connected direct to outside great picture. could my 2001 Cardinal wiring be to old for using.

[bbaker2001]

yep, switched out connector and used new cable. working fine now
thanks all

[restlesswind]

Johno02 wrote:
Yes, but a bad connection is more likely.

X2 on this.
Clean/replace the connectors.
I'll bet you have the problem fixed by now!

[SDcampowneroper]

azdryheat wrote:
Is your antenna booster (little green light) turned off?

Most common problem of a fuzzy picture.
It still amazes me how many people do not know they have a booster or where to turn it off to get a clear cable picture.
Next most common problem is rg 59 cable which cannot carry the signal instead of rg6 or corrosion in the ends. Some times we find the fault is the campers cable, its old, corroded, undersized. Sometimes its ours thats corroded.
Do not be shy of asking the camp to show good cable at your site with a test set. only then can you determine if the trouble is yours or theirs.

[Artum_Snowbird]

The first time I tried my cable it took me a while to realize the center pin of one of the connectors was just a hair too short. Just one of the many things that can drive you crazy, but an easy fix.

[Johno02]

Better to find the problem before starting to just replace a lot of stuff.

[RoyB]

Did you try scanning in the CABLE TV. You also have to select CABLE from the TV menu...

Roy Ken

[bbaker2001]

yes tried it off also. I think I will try changing the screw connectors
and run new cable

[greende]

On my Cougar, I have to shut off the Over The Air antenna booster as it interferes with the picture.

[azdryheat]

Is your antenna booster (little green light) turned off?

[steppinstone]

how are the connections are they corroded ? might want to get new one's

[Johno02]

Yes, but a bad connection is more likely.