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Old 11-22-01 | 07:37 AM
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I want to watch TV in another room!

I hope this thread applys to this forum. It's about TV!
I just bought a TV/VCR combo for my bedroom. The problem I have is that there is no cable TV jack in there. I don't want to pay to get a drop there either.

Anybody know of any solutions to broadcast that signal in there? I think I've heard of some kind of wireless device, or perhaps something that works with the electrical outlets?
Old 11-22-01 | 10:09 AM
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There are video senders that will transmit wireless but I don't know of anything that will trasmit a cable signal wierless. Why don't you just run cable yourself to the bedroom?
Old 11-22-01 | 10:19 AM
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From: Bartertown due to it having a better economy than where I really live.
there used to be something called the "Rabbit" I think that was wireless

other options, if there are heating/ac ducts, run the cable down one of those

this mentions teh tv rabbit, but isn't really related
http://www.geocities.com/mellott124/Telepresence.htm

through phone lines, $100
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=15%2D1975

wireless, also $100
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=15%2D1972
Old 11-22-01 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. At this point, I'm going to call Comcast to see how much it will cost to install a drop in the bedroom. I don't really know how I'd do it myself, as I live in an apartment with no apparent cable routes. I'll let a professional pull it thru the ceiling/walls, whatever. I thought I remember Comcast saying it could be done for $25 or so? That's not so bad...
Old 11-22-01 | 11:12 PM
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apartment?
make sure the landlord is ok with them putting in a new outlet
I just ran coax along the wall, and covered it with a small rug where it crossed the hall from the living room into my bedroom
being a college student in an apartment I don't care if a little coax is visible
Old 11-23-01 | 12:59 AM
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I also remember the rabbit, ... Might be your best bet.

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