twc_guy
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Feb 19, 2006, 6:46 PM
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Re: [bsodcsi] Digital Cable/Analog Cable
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bsodcsi - I hope this will clear up some questions
Is digital cable already available to me within the house or would they have some sort of special filter on the box outside?
Usually, most cable companies broadcast both the analog and digital signals on the same line, but almost all TV's out there do not have the support to "unscramble" the digital feed, meaning that each cable company puts some sort of "junk", litterally, in with the digial channels, to prevent people from accessing them without a box. The box has a special "key" in it, which takes out the "junk" to give you a digital signal. I would call your cable company to find out for sure, but they should only need to put in a digital box and away you go!
If this is the case, then if I purchase a digital Cable converter/Descrambler box would I get those extra channels?
Yes and No - It might work, but keep in mind that these are highly illegal, and if you are caught with a digital Cable converter/Descrambler box, you could end up in jail for 6 months, a $1,000 fine, maybe both, maybe more. The question you have to ask yourself is "Is it worth possibly ending up in jail for something like this?"
Also as a side question does anyone know what box's work with Brighthouse?
Contact Brighthouse to find out for sure
Also do they use the same box's as Time Warner? Time Warner is mainly a Scientific Atlanta setup company. But, if Brighthouse uses Scientific Atlanta boxes as well, there is no promises that the box will work.
I work for Time Warener Cable, and have been on the field for some time. I try to help out when I can!
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