Coaxial F-type cable crossing A/C power line

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Hi guys.
Recently, while adding some insulation to the crawl space of my house, I noticed that the coaxial cable that provides my cable tv signal is crossing an 15 amp a/c power line. When I say crossing, I mean that it is actually touching the a/c line and runs at roughly a 75 degree perpendicular angle to it. Will this degrade my tv reception, or is the frequency of the video signal so high that the a/c and all of the RFI/EMF that it gives off will not bother it?
If I have to separate the two cables, it will require me to splice the coax, because it is installed very taught along the studs of my house, and there is no slack to space it from the a/c cable. Will splicing the coax, and attaching it to another length of cable via f type connectors pose a downgrade in reception as well? I am assuming that where the two lengths connect could be a source of RFI/EMI seepage into the signal, but I'm not sure. Any of you brainy-type guys have any answers?
Thanks,
Rob

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Topic - Coaxial F-type cable crossing A/C power line - Audiophile15 18:41:35 10/05/00 (1)

Re: Coaxial F-type cable crossing A/C power line - Dan G. 07:29:11 10/06/00 (0)

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