Probably right. They were old cables handed down to me from years ago. I was just getting back into playing and money was tight. I'm sure it had something to do with it but the house was really close to the relay tower for WMAQ Chicago radio. the house was built in the 50's and the attic had the foil back insulation. I ripped that up and put fiberglass in the attic. I'm glad we only lived there for 3 years. First house that we got a great deal on.