[mythtv-users] Comcast rendering my HDHR useless

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Nov 10, 2008, at 7:54 AM, Travis Tabbal wrote:

> I noticed Comcast dropping all the clear QAM. So I dropped them. I  
> discovered that I get excellent ATSC reception, enough that the  
> amplified antenna I put on the roof is now too powerful and I need  
> to locate an atenuator to drop it down a bit. That plus  
> supplementing over the internet for a few shows (hulu and such) or  
> just waiting for the DVD/Bluray to come out, I'm set. And I'm saving  
> almost $100/month. Myth has helped a ton in this, as it's the best  
> soultion I've found for a homebrew PVR. So re-direct that HDHR and  
> use it for ATSC. :)
>
> I'll consider Cable or Satellite again when I can get an open device  
> to decode the channels I pay for. Encryption is fine, on the wire,  
> so long as I can use the signal I pay for with my devices. That  
> means Myth. And I require open source drivers for the tuning  
> devices. The data stream coming out of the device must have no DRM,  
> encryption, etc.. I paid for it, I want to use it my way (no, that  
> does not include putting it on the internet).
>
> Not that I expect that to happen anytime soon.

I do that right now with the Hauppauge HD-PVR and DirecTV and now I  
use my high-def tuners for over the air reception. Aside from the high  
frontend requirements \and having to use an unstable version of  
mythtv, it's a really nice solution.

-Brad