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Sleep Less, Game More
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Wind Gap, PA

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[CATV] Garbage reception on certain channels - Wind Gap, PA

It's been like this for as long as I can remember, finally getting tired of it. Most importantly, AMC is unwatchable.

This is just an HD converter box connected vis HDMI. Everything is tight. Do I just need a new box?

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Well, it's not the box. I put it downstairs and it worked fine on a new TV. I switched the cable coming from the wall and that didn't help either, god I hate this house.

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This is a known issue and has nothing to do with rcn. It's AMC that is sending over compressed picture to cable companies:

»AMC HD Quality

shadyman777
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Bath, PA

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I've seen it where sometimes electrical interference from unshielded cable wires in close proximity cause this to happen. Also, older wiring can cause this too. The thing to check here is, what's different between both areas tested. Distance from where the main line is connected to the house, electrical wires around cable lines, etc...

And this is my inner child....I'm sorry, have to say it, that youtube username is freaking awesome and hilarious! "footdickbubblehair"

rcnman
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Herndon, VA

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I would request a trouble call, you may have a splitter in the wall gone bad, bad tap. It could be anything, is it JUST AMC that does this? Does it do it on other jacks in the house or just this one?
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Wind Gap, PA

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said by rcnman:

I would request a trouble call, you may have a splitter in the wall gone bad, bad tap. It could be anything, is it JUST AMC that does this? Does it do it on other jacks in the house or just this one?

Whoops, forgot about this post.

AMC is the worst channel, but it's not the only one. I think Comedy Central also skips every 10 seconds or so, and so does SpikeTV. Doesn't do it on any other jacks in the house that I'm aware of. I guess having someone come out is the only thing to do.