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Diana & Michael → RV Repair Club: December 11, 2019We finally began to troubleshoot our cable TV problem. The channel search process is inconsistent. If the RV park says we should have 60 channels, our channel search will find 49; the next search will find 42; and the next search will find 37. A handym... moreWe finally began to troubleshoot our cable TV problem. The channel search process is inconsistent. If the RV park says we should have 60 channels, our channel search will find 49; the next search will find 42; and the next search will find 37. A handyman brought his cable signal meter and we began the process of elimination. Running a cable straight from the TV out the window to the electric/cable pedestal the signal is very strong. But when we connect the TV cable to the proper exterior port the signal is poor when it gets to the TV. We removed the cable wall plate behind the TV and tested the cable that runs through the walls: it is bad. The signal is extremely weak. Maybe a nail was driven through the cable somewhere, or there is some kind of signal interference along the line within the walls or at the split. In any event we don't know how to remedy the situation. Your suggestions are appreciated! less
phoneman828December 11, 2019The first thing I would do is disconnect a cable from your wall plate and you're outside connections and redo connectors and test it again the connectors can be bad even though they look like they're still on their good you can be losing the signal that w... moreThe first thing I would do is disconnect a cable from your wall plate and you're outside connections and redo connectors and test it again the connectors can be bad even though they look like they're still on their good you can be losing the signal that way the shield touching into the main connector also if you have more than one cable connection inside your RV there has to be a splitter somewhere and that splitter could have gone bad just some ideas less
Diana & Michael December 11, 2019
When you say "redo" the connectors (the threaded bits at either end of the cable) do you mean replace them? Yes we know the split to the bedroom may be the problem. We don't know where the split is located in the wall. Thanks for your suggestion.
MRJohnston December 11, 2019Ditto on the splitters. We had similar problems and when I pulled the paneling off to expose the wires the manufacturer had installed two 4 port splitters. I hear that every time you add a splitter you cut the signal in half. I was able to eliminate o... moreDitto on the splitters. We had similar problems and when I pulled the paneling off to expose the wires the manufacturer had installed two 4 port splitters. I hear that every time you add a splitter you cut the signal in half. I was able to eliminate one splitter and everything woks now. less
Diana & Michael December 11, 2019
Each splitter cuts the signal in half. Wow. Good to know. I'm thinking we'll have to schedule an eventual service appointment with the manufacturer to remove the walls and locate the splitter. Thanks so much for your comment.
MRJohnston December 12, 2019
Glad to help. I’m certainly no expert. What I do know about splitters though is that any unused ports MUST be terminated (meaning a terminator cap installed on each unused port). My splitters we’re located behind a panel in the entertainment center area.
Diana & Michael December 12, 2019Thanks so much MRJohnston and phoneman828. I looked again at all the wires attached to the cable wall plate behind the TV. I found two splitters and they both need to be terminated. Your help has narrowed down the probable source of the ... moreThanks so much MRJohnston and phoneman828. I looked again at all the wires attached to the cable wall plate behind the TV. I found two splitters and they both need to be terminated. Your help has narrowed down the probable source of the problem. We'll termination cap the two unused splitter ports, and we'll find someone to change out the connectors on both ends of the main cable. If these repairs do not fix the problem, we'll know the issue is with the main cable itself. less
Mary and Fred December 12, 2019Here's a great little link to more information than you'll ever want to know about splitters
https://support.channelmaster.com/hc/en-us/articles/200383715-How-Much-Signal-Do-I-Lose-Going-Through-A-Splitter-CM-3212HD-CM-3213HD-
I pulled out ... moreHere's a great little link to more information than you'll ever want to know about splitters
https://support.channelmaster.com/hc/en-us/articles/200383715-How-Much-Signal-Do-I-Lose-Going-Through-A-Splitter-CM-3212HD-CM-3213HD-
I pulled out all the manufacturers splitters (most in the Box Of Many Buttons) and installed Winegard RFL-332 Sensar Pro Signal Meter. It switches between cable and antenna inputs and has two TV outputs. It will send power to your roof top antenna's preamp and can provide a little gain to the signal. My favorite feature is the Signal Meter that allows you to peak the signals prior to running a channel scan on your TV. less
Jim & Sharon HamDecember 12, 2019We know the wiring on our motorhome because all of the old smaller RG59 coax cable has been pulled out from the walls and replaced with larger RG6 to allow satellite signals to pass. Cable from the outside port went direct to a splitter in the false... moreWe know the wiring on our motorhome because all of the old smaller RG59 coax cable has been pulled out from the walls and replaced with larger RG6 to allow satellite signals to pass. Cable from the outside port went direct to a splitter in the false bottom of the TV cabinet/entertainment center. It was not accessible without breaking out the paneling to replace it. There was also a power on/off switch for off air room antenna hidden in the same place. The power antenna amp needs to be switched off on ours for the outside cable to work. We added Dish satellite dish and Blu Ray players as other optional inputs and moved everything where we could get at it without a hammer and a crowbar. Stupid design by the manufacturer. less
phoneman828December 12, 2019When I said to replace the ends I meant that you can cut the old connector off and put a new connector on there you'll just need the right tools but first thing I would do if you found splitters I would figure out how many splits I need if each one and go... moreWhen I said to replace the ends I meant that you can cut the old connector off and put a new connector on there you'll just need the right tools but first thing I would do if you found splitters I would figure out how many splits I need if each one and go to Walmart any place else and you can buy splitters or an electronic store you don't need any extras as far as points go you'll be able to see how many you need and splitters do go bad so that would be the first thing then worry about that someone told you about how to terminate the ends on any of the empty connections of the splitters that's the thing you have to worry about if they're outside exposed to weather cuz they will corrode and cause problems hope this helps you out some more less
Diana & Michael December 13, 2019phoneman828, we had a mobile RV repairman visit today, and the handyman with the cable signal meter was here as well. They reconfirmed the TV cable inside the walls was bad, either the connectors or the cable itself. Instead of replacing the c... morephoneman828, we had a mobile RV repairman visit today, and the handyman with the cable signal meter was here as well. They reconfirmed the TV cable inside the walls was bad, either the connectors or the cable itself. Instead of replacing the connectors on the TV cable, they decided to attach the park's cable to the exterior satellite port. The TV was connected to the satellite port behind the TV and it worked. The signal tested very strong and the inconsistent channel search issue has been resolved. An easy work around. Thank you for your input! less
Jim & Sharon HamDecember 13, 2019Sounds like the fix means that when you leave this RV park, you will have to do some cable swap at the back of the TV set. Do you have a rooftop TV antenna to pickup off the air TV signals? Winegard Batwing antenna are the cheapest and most co... moreSounds like the fix means that when you leave this RV park, you will have to do some cable swap at the back of the TV set. Do you have a rooftop TV antenna to pickup off the air TV signals? Winegard Batwing antenna are the cheapest and most common. Our motorhome came from the factory with a splitter that had 1 input and 4 outputs, although only 2 were used. Replacing that with a smaller splitter that was 1 input and 2 outputs improved the signal quality without doing anything else, and was a $5 fix. less
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