[mythtv-users] HD HomeRun 1012xxxxx vs later models (Rev1 vs Rev2 tuners)

[jason maxwell]

On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Jay Summet <jay at summet.com> wrote:

>
> >
> > I too have been using an HDHR for over a year now, and I love it.  I use
> > the IR receiver as well, to much satisfaction.  The only hiccup I have
> > could be related to the sensitivity of the older tuners, I'm not sure.
> > Mine has a  1010xxxx number FWIW.  I notice that some recordings
> > (cable), mainly on FOX, but occasionally other networks, are heavy with
> > artifacts, while the same channel at the same time comes in crystal
> > clear using my TV's built in QAM tuner directly.  This happens with SD
> > and HD, and spans commercials as well.  The recordings are unwatchable
> > in most cases, since the sound will drop out, and the picture goes
> > blocky or skips every couple of seconds.  I havn't investigated too
> > deeply yet, but the signal meter shows FOX coming in at >80% strength.
> > I wouldnt think that's too strong.  Since this problem is not constant,
> > and I don't usually notice until a couple days after a program airs and
> > I try to watch it, it is very difficult to narrow down.  If it were more
> > reproducable, I would probably pursue trying to RMA my HDHR for a new
> > one.  Does anyone else notice this problem?
>

An update here: I took the suggestion from the list and moved my wireless
router a few feet further away from my HDHR (there was only ~2ft between
them before), and the artifacts seem to be gone!  I never would have guessed
this could be the problem, but looks like it was.  Thanks to the person that
discovered, and posted this suggestion.
-Jason
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