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Old 12-11-2016, 14:15   #3
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Re: Why do you now need to cap off an old VM TV connection.

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy View Post
An unterminated cable that is still connected at the cab end can resonate at certain frequencies possibly causing poor signal strength. If the cable was being shared by, for example your neighbour, it could cause them problems with some TV channels pixelating.

The cap is in fact a terminating resistor that matches the cable impedance and is always good practice. This prevents resonance occurring.
Thanks.

So it's more to do with protecting the integrity of the network than preventing problems for a former customer as claimed?

Maybe they think that appealing to a persons selfish nature will encourage them to do it more?

Do you mean "poor signal strength" for the ex customer or the network?

If the former, would this only affect Freeview as I assumed?
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