My coaxial cable delivering my cable TV to my game room is picking up interference. Well, I don't really know if it is or not, but that's what I think it is. The picture is really staticy, so that's what I assumed. The cable is extremely long and is coiled up in the corner quite a bit. The cord goes behind my TV and all my game consoles, it's not mounted in the wall at all.
So, how could I fix this? I read something that implied the length of the cord makes it pick up interference easier, is that at all true?
Co axial interference?
Re: Co axial interference?
A very long cable does degrade the signal, but any decent shielded cable will keep out cross interference. Make sure all connections are tight, just enough where the cable doesn't swivel in the socket. Shortening the cable will also help. You could also have the cable company check, they might even install a cable amplifier booster.
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Re: Co axial interference?
Is it a heavy duty cable that the company left, or is it a cheapo from the store? If it's a really long cheap one it will probably absorb more signals. You might also un/replug the connections in case a little moisture had made the connection a little iffy.
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Re: Co axial interference?
I'm actually a cable technician, I can try to help you troubleshoot before you have to call the cable company. 
First off, check outside and see if there is any noticeable damage to the cable that runs to your home.. squirrels love to chew on that stuff. Also, make sure any connections outside have weatherproofing and aren't rusted.
Do you have a digital cable box in the room? The connections on the box may be loose, and static would imply that the problem is between your box and your TV.
Does the coax run through a VCR or RF converter?
How many splitters do you have in your home?
The problem is most likely easy to solve if it is only affecting one TV. The length of the cable can cause signal loss via attenuation, but it shouldn't really matter so long as it isn't over 50 feet.
First off, check outside and see if there is any noticeable damage to the cable that runs to your home.. squirrels love to chew on that stuff. Also, make sure any connections outside have weatherproofing and aren't rusted.
Do you have a digital cable box in the room? The connections on the box may be loose, and static would imply that the problem is between your box and your TV.
Does the coax run through a VCR or RF converter?
How many splitters do you have in your home?
The problem is most likely easy to solve if it is only affecting one TV. The length of the cable can cause signal loss via attenuation, but it shouldn't really matter so long as it isn't over 50 feet.