[mythtv-users] DVB-S2 advice, anyone using WinTV Nova-S2

Nick Morrott knowledgejunkie at gmail.com
Thu Jul 10 08:47:37 UTC 2008


2008/7/9 ken <dinoshifty at mailshack.com>:
> Nick Morrott wrote:
>
> 2008/7/9 ken <dinoshifty at mailshack.com>:
>
>
> Hi
>
> I am looking for a DVB-S card to upgrade my system for UK freesat.
> For future proofing however I am also thinking of using a HAUPPAUGE
> WinTV Nova-S2, I am aware that linux support at the moment is only
> experimental however is anyone successfully using one of these cards and
> how hard are they to set up.
>
>
> I would suggest you hold off spending money on a DVB-S2 card right
> now, until support gets more stable, prices drop, and -S2 HD channels
> become available on Freesat.
>
> Useful info on DVB devices can be found on the linuxtv.org DVB wiki.
> See http://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/DVB-S2_Devices for DVB-S2
> specifics. Some cards seem to work well - I guess it's a judgement
> call as to whether it's worth it at the moment.
>
> Does anyone have a link to a reference of FTA DVB-S2 channels?
>
>
>
> I can see your point Nick but as far as costs are concerned the gap is
> definitely closing, I do not appear to be able to get a linux compatible
> dvb-s card for less than £40 and the  nova-s2 is going for £66 inc postage
> at ebuyer.com.
> According to this thread
> http://www.mail-archive.com/linux-dvb@linuxtv.org/msg27919.html support for
> it is almost complete, but I would like to hear someone is successfully
> using it with mythtv before taking the plunge.

Understood - you'll probably also want to ask (and research) this
question on the linux-dvb list - not all DVB-S users are running
MythTV!

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