scotty4040 0 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 can anyone tell me what type of cable I will need to connect my TV to cable when camping at the fort? I thought I read somewhere it has changed? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 You just need a regular coax cable to connect to the Fort cable. However, there are rumors about that there is only a digital signal coming in now, so if you have an older analog TV you will need a converter. There are reports that you can borrow a converter from the front desk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Coax... but you have to have a tv that accepts a digital signal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 No rumor about digital only. They converted several days ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 No rumor about digital only. They converted several days ago.Thanks Ed!! You are the first Fiend actually at the Fort that has said so!! I've only read second hand reports so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I think u can still use the rg-59 cable. I'm taking some rg-6 just in case Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msamy 0 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Had to get the converter from the front desk they said they took a deposit of $125 but didn't see it on my card. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have a converter still new in the box if anyone needs it. Pm me and it is yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have a converter still new in the box if anyone needs it. Pm me and it is yours.The off air converters won't work, you need a special box to convert the cable digital signal to analog. You need one of these.http://www.qamtuner.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Had to get the converter from the front desk they said they took a deposit of $125 but didn't see it on my card.IIRC they don't run the card for the deposit it is just a hold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I guess it's time to replace our moho TVs. Hate to do it since our built-in TV boxes don't fit the wide screen TVs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Fort has some converters but ran out this week so I wouldn't count on them having enough on hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Don't rely on the ch line up on the tv because the channels do not match up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I want to chime in here that Richie and Lorna were unable to get a converter, they were out. Richie was NOT a happy camper! He told me to start a thread about this subject. He said he went around the loops and 65% of the folks there were in older rv's with antenna's up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Once again, couldn't the fort management send a letter out to folks with Dessie's after Nov 1st so maybe people could have brought a converter if they did not have a new tv. Just a thought Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegooftroopfla 18 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I here now and without it u don't get cable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegooftroopfla 18 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I have a digital tv in the front and it gets the channels but the one in the back does not. The biggest problem is I can't find the old channel 96 that played steamboat Willie and other old cartoons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brerroadrunner 8 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Don't rely on the ch line up on the tv because the channels do not match upDoes anyone have a current list of the channel guide?Also, in past,we have gotten poor reception in loop 100.The lower channels come in all snowy, but the upper channels are better. Anyone else get this problem? Starting to think it might be something in the wiring in the MH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Haven't seen a new channel guide and the Direct TV listing channel is definitely not correct. If I get a chance I'll try to compile a new list. Or if anyone else here now has a chance to bug the front desk, maybe they have come up with one by now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hopefully, by them eliminating the analog channels they will be able to add more digital channels due to multiplexing. The newest additions were good, but I can get HBO in a flea bag 192 motel... I'd like it at the Fort, too for those rainy days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msamy 0 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 IIRC they don't run the card for the deposit it is just a hold.That's what I figured but watch your bill they charged me the deposit everyday for five days. So when I got our final bill it was saying I owed $500. They only credited it once. Kyle manager in charge at the front desk took 45 minutes to fix it.Once again, couldn't the fort management send a letter out to folks with Dessie's after Nov 1st so maybe people could have brought a converter if they did not have a new tv. Just a thoughtI feel the same heads up would have been nice, we figured the tv broke on the way.Hopefully, by them eliminating the analog channels they will be able to add more digital channels due to multiplexing. The newest additions were good, but I can get HBO in a flea bag 192 motel... I'd like it at the Fort, too for those rainy days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I guess it's time to replace our moho TVs. Hate to do it since our built-in TV boxes don't fit the wide screen TVs.We have the same problem Gwen, first of all the TV's we have work fine, but the prices are so reasonable on the new ones. What is going to cost the most is redoing the cabinets to fit the new ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 What is going to cost the most is redoing the cabinets to fit the new ones.I'm still trying to figure that one out! Don't like these new widescreen TVs. I think we'll actually end up with a smaller picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I can confirm that old analog TV's won't get any of the Fort's cable channels.I was going to pile on and complain that the Fort management made no effort to communicate this change to guests, but then I checked my check-in materials, and lo and behold, I had a letter:It doesn't say anything about conveter boxes being available for guest to use.But, they did have some.And I was able to get one.It was brand new in the box.Here's a list of what's in the kit:And a photo of the stuff in the box:They also provided a list of the channels (which regular guests who did not pick up the kit did not get). Sorry that these are blurry- it was dark out when I took the photos:Once this was all hooked up, the old TV worked fine. You have to use the remote that comes with the kit to change channels. This means you will need a box for each TV you want to run.Did I ever share my opinion about the Fort management?In case I didn't, I think they're a bunch of idiots.Really, What The Fort?For the prices they charge, why couldn't they have left the analog channels alone?And, they give out so many other useless documents at check-in, why not a new channel line up for everyone to use? Or fix the one that they broadcast on the digital system.And where is our wireless internet?Idiots!TCDp.s. One bright note is that the Must Do's channel is updated with all new footage of Stacy enjoying New Fantasyland.p.p.s.- Sorry if any of the photos are rotated the wrong way. I tried to get it right on Photobucket. But, you know how that goes. If you can't read any of them, turn your head or the monitor sideways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegooftroopfla 18 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Yeah. Tcd was at the fort. That means trip report soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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