Apparatus and methods to convert a legacy cable TV subscriber tap into an addressable subscriber tap

A cable television subscriber tap conversion system for converting a passive cable television subscriber tap to an addressable subscriber tap, comprising:

• an addressable control module for coupling to the passive cable television subscriber tap;
• a RF switch module for coupling to a subscriber drop fitting located on the passive cable television subscriber tap and coupled to said control module;
• and
• a probe assembly for coupling said addressable control module to the passive cable television subscriber tap.