 8. What is an addressable cable converter-descrambler? This is a converter-descrambler that can be controlled audioequipment by the cable company from their office audioequipment location. Through remote coded messages audioequipment sent via the cable system, the cable company can "address" the customers’ unit to begin descrambling selected premium or pay per view channels. An addressable unit audioequipment and audioequipment allows the cable company to access your cable box to change the descrambling configuration or program. This function provides the cable company the ability to add or delete descrambling on the channels that come in through your cable line. A non-addressable unit does not provide the cable company access to the cable box audioequipment program. The program remains stationary and is unchangeable. Both cable box designs have the potential of receiving all channels, none or audioequipment somewhere in between dependent on the box program. We recommend one piece units. It has been our experience that one piece units work better to replace your cable company’s converter than a 2-piece unit. Although 2-piece units tend to be less expensive, they tend to work less efficiently as well. As the saying goes, "You get what you pay for! " Additionally, our 1-piece units cost less than other companies’ 2-piece units. 5. What is a cable converter / descrambler? An electronic tuning device that transposes audioequipment all available channels from the cable company into either channel 3 or channel 4. A cable converter is simply a "channel changer" that cannot by itself audioequipment descramble encoded premium channels. It allows you to receive all basic channels if your TV is not the cable ready type. The weak signal may cause a "snowy" or gray picture, or may even result in weak color or lack of color. Since most cable viewers use several different video components, it is recommended that an amplifier be used to restore the signal strength and the picture sharpens. In most cases, the amplifier brings the picture " back to life " and restores it’s original quality. Consider using a 10db amplifier to improve signal strength. 13. What happens when there isn''t a replacement for your cable company box? Most converter sources will carry the common brands. When your company doesn’t carry your brand then you need to find out if they either have it in stock or have a source for your uncommon make and model. We carry quality made radios and stereos that are built to last. Our company has a wide variety of audio products to enhance your listening pleasure. See our amazing audio section on our website for more details.
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