TV Connection - help!!!

[anonymous-user]

I am moving into a rental flat next week and have just discovered that there are no TV coax points.

Every room has a number of data access points and in a cupboard there is a patch panel for all these. Below the patch panel I can see a multi access point for coax and sky which has one coax patch lead going to behind the patch panel.

So the question is - how do I get a normal TV signal to my TV? Do I need some type of conversion cable/adapter that converts RS232 to Coax or is there something else I need

Because this is a short term stay I am using an old TV and freeview box which has no internet connectivity so I need to connect via coax.

Thanks
Gary

[ASK1974]

If I understood your discription correctly it sounds like there's a distribution system but the links / plates Have not been made or fitted, if there's a data network I can't believe they didn't install coax to at least the principle rooms. I'd have a word with the landlord, someone must understand the installation. Otherwise you could install a Freeview/Freesat/Sky receiver in the cupboard and use a pair of HDBaseT baluns to extend HDMI to the TV and relay IR control back. Not cheap though.

[anonymous-user]

ASK1974 said:

If I understood your discription correctly it sounds like there's a distribution system but the links / plates Have not been made or fitted, if there's a data network I can't believe they didn't install coax to at least the principle rooms. I'd have a word with the landlord, someone must understand the installation. Otherwise you could install a Freeview/Freesat/Sky receiver in the cupboard and use a pair of HDBaseT baluns to extend HDMI to the TV and relay IR control back. Not cheap though.

The flat is about 8 years old so I have no idea what the previous tenants have been doing. I don't want to go down the balun route as it's only for 6 months - I have them in my current house so know the costs.

I might have to just forget TV for 6 months - might do me some good

[VEX]

Why are you having to rent Gary?

You could use some simple composite to rj45 baluns and a remote sky or Freeview receiver. It won't be hd but for less than £50 you would be sorted in one last location at least.

V.

[VEX]

Hold on, it's not one of these stupid Cat8 systems is it?

If it is one of the pairs is rated to carry tv and sat signals. If you can find any brand or manufaturers names I might be able to advise. Pics would be good to.

V.

[anonymous-user]

I sold the self build Chris! As soon as I moved in, I realised that I wanted to do another, albeit different, one. I got an offer I could not refuse really quickly so off we go

So I am renting for 6 months while I decide what to do and where - very likely moving 3 or 4 hours North of Poole to be nearer family for me and Mrs Garyhun.

I have no idea what the system is - I'm moving in tomorrow so will take a closer look and report back. All I know is there are 2 data ports in pairs everywhere and this patch panel right next to the coax/sky faceplate in the hallway.

I have asked the rental agency to let me know what to do - but am still waiting. The whole building, 5 units, is owned by one LL and all managed through one agent so they SHOULD be able to help....... but we shall see.

[VEX]

At least you will be closer to me to be able to see the next one.

I am about 40mins North of High Wycombe

Get me details and a if poss photos and we'll see what you've got.

V.

[anonymous-user]

VEX said:

At least you will be closer to me to be able to see the next one.

That was my first thought as I wrote that post

[anonymous-user]

Quick inspection of the panel - it says CATV

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 6th January 14:19