Uninterruptable tap

A tap for use in a cable television distribution system comprising:

• the tap for insertion between upstream and downstream coaxial cable runs;
• first circuitry for continuously passing power between the upstream and downstream coaxial cable runs;
• second circuitry for passing RF signals between the upstream and downstream coaxial cable runs;
• the second circuitry including an RF only switch for selectively servicing subscriber ports;
• a first RF signal path between the upstream and downstream coaxial cable runs exists when the subscriber ports are serviced;
• and,
• a second RF signal path between the upstream and downstream coaxial cable runs exists when the subscriber ports are not serviced.