Cable TV

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Cable Channel Line-Up

You get all the must-see channels, like MTV and VH-1, Comedy Central, Lifetime, ESPN and the other sports channels, all the cable news channels, and many more. Also, you get BC's internal cable channels which have lots of course-related content, brought right into your own room!

Check out the full channel line-up.

What you need:
  • A cable-ready TV & manuals.
  • An RG6 quad shield coaxial cable with male “F” connectors at both ends. (see figure 1)

    RG6 quad shield coaxial cable 
    figure 1 - RG6 quad shield coaxial cable with male “F” connector
If you have a VCR or DVD player, you will need:
  • An RG6 quad shield coaxial cable with male “F” connector.
  • VCR manual/DVD player manual.
  • You need a 1000 MHz splitter only if you want to watch one station and record another at the same time. The setup varies with model of VCR. Consult your manuals.
Cable facts:
  • BC cable TV is only available to on-campus students.
  • All BC students, regardless of where they live on campus, get the same cable TV stations.
  • There is a cable connection at each bed and in common areas of most residence hall rooms.
  • Because BC’s cable system is not scrambled, there is no need for a converter box.
  • There is no additional monthly bill for cable service.