[mythtv-users] Tricks for getting FusionHDTV5 USB Gold working?

[Peter Loron]

On Mar 17, 2010, at 5:14 AM, Andrew Gallatin wrote:

> Lee Koloszyc [pantslessape at gmail.com] wrote:
>> 
>> I have been using one on my box for a few years and haven't really had
>> any problems with it on both Cox and Verizon.  Have you verified that
>> the signal strength is good? That sounds like the problems I was
>> having with Cox before I added an amplifier.  Another option to
> 
> I second the suggestion to check the signal strength.  I had the same
> problem with TWC and a FusionHDTV5 Gold.  It seems to require more
> signal than my other tuners (AirStar HD5000, Pinnacle 800i, HDHR) when
> doing QAM.  Oddly, I haven't noticed signal strength issues since I
> dropped cable and went OTA.  It actually has quite good OTA reception,
> on par with HD5000 and the 800i, and far better than the HDHR.
> 
> Drew

Thanks for the suggestions folks! Any rules of thumb for a "good" signal strength to look for? I don't recall having any problems with my PVR-250 in the past, but maybe the Fusion is more sensitive.

I will try to get a chance to test the signal level tonight.

Thanks.

-Pete