If there is a security lock on the box, then most likely you are not allowed in. You might call and ask to speak to a service man, who after you make your changes, might relock it for you, provided what ever it is that they are worried about is all taken care of. And yes, it could get you in hot water. Alternately, split the signal elsewhere, it doesn't all have to split in that box. I have only 1 cable coming into the house, then a 4 block splitter with amplifier signal, going to 4 units (1 TV downstairs, 1 TV upstairs, Tivo and a VCR/DVD). Ignore the bad run, perhaps even snip it just inside the house, and then let the cable guy know you want it removed on the next visit. If the it continues to give you issues, you'll have to call to get it removed.
Glen ----- Original Message ---- From: Jeremy Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 8, 2008 11:57:54 AM Subject: [TiVo Central] "Tampering" with a cable box I need to connect two new coax runs to my cable access box outside and I don't feel like paying for a service call to do it. I'm not sure if openinig the cable box on the side of your house is illegal or simply against cable providers' policies, but either way there is a (hefty?) fee if you get busted doing it. I DO NOT want to access any channels or services illegally, I simply want to replace a failed run and add a new one. Does anyone have any advice to offer? I've looked at my box and it has a blue plastic padlock looking thing with a simple wire latch. They've written the date on it with a Sharpie pen. Can I buy a matching one and write the same date on it? Or am I playing with fire? I don't want splitters in my attic. Every outlet in my house is a straight run. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
