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RE: New home builders without wires


From: Jerry Cloe <jerry () jtcloe net>
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2024 15:12:19 -0600

Even with broadcast, the need for coax (vs network) is going away. People that use broadcast still want "cable type" 
services, mainly dvr and channel guides. With so many options out there, TiVo, HDHomeRun, MythTV, many others, all of 
them only need coax to the unit, then distribute via IP from there. Still only need ethernet (or gasp, wifi) to most of 
the tv's.

 
 
But yeah, I would still run coax to each TV location -- even if you 

Broadcast television is still very much a thing. Monthly recurring cost 
for an antenna is $0. Coax is the most common transmission line for this 
purpose.

 

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