[mythtv-users] ATSC/QAM tuner card recommendations

jedi jedi at mishnet.org
Sat Sep 5 14:02:12 UTC 2009


On Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 09:33:58AM -0400, zablal baz wrote:
> Hey All,
> 
> I'm thinking about dropping my DirecTV, and just "going off the grid" as it
> were.  I still have TW cable basic though, and that comes with the major
> networks in HD.  I currently watch those through the QAM tuner in my TV.
> However, I would like to DVR those channels on my mythbox if possible.  The
> DVR functionality is one thing I'm really going to miss when I cancel
> DirecTV... :(

     I'm partial to the HD Homerun. It has 2 tuners and is a self contained
box that sits on the network. The tuners are also very good if you decide
you want to record OTA broadcasts. It's also well supported. Although it's 
one of the more expensive options.

> 
> Can anyone suggest a tuner card for that purpose?  Currently, I have a
> hauppage PVR-150 that I don't use at all - the mythbox is just a "movie
> station."  The PVR-150 doesn't have a QAM tuner that I know of.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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