[mythtv-users] satellite tuner card

[Another Sillyname]

On 26 November 2010 19:44, Elizabeth Steinke <liz at twistedpair.cc> wrote:
> Hello :)
>
> My desired satellites is galaxy 19. I believe its just a KU band FTA
> satellite. We currently have a sathawk and sonicview reciever (the sonicview
> is not really my favorite) :(.  Our dish is motorized and has one invacom
> LNB.
>
> What are the advantages of the quad LNB versus single LNB? Does myth support
> quad LNB's?
>
>
> The only card I could find that was available here in the US was a hauppage
> 790 Nova S card. Hopefully, it works out. If not I will have to contact some
> friends in Ireland or China about getting a better card.
>
> I do envy you folks in the UK you have the BBC (Dr who!!! and My Hero :) !!
> and lots of good sats.
>
> Thanks!
> --Liz
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 12:14 AM, Simon Hobson <linux at thehobsons.co.uk>
> wrote:
>>
>> liz wrote:
>>
>>> Can anyone share their experiences  or recommend a good satellite tuner
>>> card for  mythtv on ubuntu linux? We have a 1 meter fortec ku motorized dish
>>> that supports usals and diseqc.
>>
>> You might get better answers if you give some clues !
>> Where are you ? What satellites are you trying to receive ?
>> Is this for analogue or digital signals ? And if digital, what variation ?
>>
>> For example, over in the UK there are several options people could be
>> after, and not all tuner cards would deal with all of them.
>>
>> --
>> Simon Hobson
>>
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Liz

There's a Dr Who week scheduled for BBC America over Christmas
including the new episode that's being shown in the UK on Christmas
Day.

Regards