[mythtv-users] OT: RCN cable opinions?

[Steven Adeff]

On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Patrick Davila
<pdavila at thelinuxlink.net> wrote:
> I've been subscribed to RCN (in the Lehigh Valley) for the last several
> years. They're not bad compared to some of the other providers out there.
> They keep a large portion (maybe 60%-70%) of their channels unencrypted so
> you can capture shows  with a QAM card or via firewire. They also maintain
> an analog feed for the basic channels (below 100). The biggest gripe I
> have with them is that they charge a monthly rental fee for the cable
> boxes while the satellite providers basically give away their equipment.
> Their cable modem service is decent. I can get up to 20 down/2 up with
> them if I so choose. They do block port 80 unless you get a "business
> account" but that's not a big deal as you can see by my blog address.
>
> Pat

Thanks for the info, have you been using firewire to capture? Were
there any major hiccups?

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