[mythtv-users] least expensive QAM tuner

[Mario Limonciello]

Tom Metro wrote:
> Any recommendations for the least cost QAM tuner?
> 
> I'm looking to supplement a PVR-500 with a digital tuner to capture SD 
> resolution video in a bit better quality than my lousy analog cable 
> offers (even if the clear QAM channel selection will be fairly limited).
> 
> I'd consider it on a on a per tuner-basis, as I'll probably eventually 
> want 2 tuners. So for example, the HDHR runs between $130 (if you can 
> find a deal on eBay) to $170, resulting in a per tuner cost of $65 to $85.
> 
> I don't have a strong preference for form-factor - USB, PCI, or Ethernet 
> - but a slight preference for PCI, and have at least two PCI slots 
> available.
> 
> So far the best deal I've seen is for the KWorld ATSC-110:
> http://www.linuxtv.org/v4lwiki/index.php/KWorld_ATSC-110
> 
> for $65. Despite no mention of QAM support on the manufacturer's site:
> http://www.kworldcomputer.com/product/digital/001/atsc_110.htm
> 
> I've read several reports that it does support QAM, and that it works 
> with MythTV.
> 
>   -Tom
> 
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I've been quite happy with my HDHR.  Especially since it's external, you don't
have to give up PCI slots that would otherwise be a valuable commodity.  I
personally like being able to switch it between one backend to another without
any physical modifications.

-- 
Mario Limonciello
mario.mailing at gmail.com

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