Re: TV Input Problem

Ross Moody wrote:
> "Tam" <t-tammaru@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "Ross Moody" <rossmoody@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> All new TV's seem to be equipped with only One (1) RF, "F" type input 
>>> connector.  I want to connect my OTA antenna and local Cable
(Mediacom) 
>>> without an A/B device.  Will a combiner (whatever that is), diplexer 
>>> (whatever that is), upside down splitter, or other device work?  This 
>>> will be our kitchen TV, our main FR TV is currently hooked to the
cable 
>>> STB (DVR).  I do not want to use a STB in the Kitchen.  Thanks, Ross
>>>
>>>
>> Splitter and diplexer won't work because you will get two sets of
channels 
>> on the same frequencies. Your best bet is to download the users manual
for 
>> a TV you are considering buying. A/B switch will work if the TV lets
you 
>> switch back and forth between cable and OTA without rescanning. OTA 
>> channels 14+ do not line up with ANY cable channels although they use
the 
>> same frequency range.
>>
>> Tam
> Thanks for all that replied.  I guess it will be an A/B switch. 
> 
> 
My Samsung LCD HD (model LN-4069F) has two rf connectors. The manual 
says to connect the cable company's cable to connector #2 and/or an 
antenna to connector #1. The remote's "source" button allows me to 
choose which one will be displayed on the screen.

David A.