[mythtv-users] Analog to digital transition

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NP. Plenty of QAM here in mid-north NH.

So looks like I will go with replacing one tuner, get drivers etc sorted out, make the switch and then drop in the second card.

Thanks,
-m



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On May 1, 2011, at 16:21, Gary Buhrmaster <gary.buhrmaster at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 19:33, Ronald Frazier <ron at ronfrazier.net> wrote:
> ...
>> If I'm reading correctly, it sound like you are wanting to switch to
>> capturing unencrypted digital signals with a QAM tuner. Are you
>> positive you will be able to do that? Although it hasn't happened in
>> all markets yet, in a lot of places, Comcast has encrypted the digital
>> signal, making digital tuners useless.
> 
> Comcast is not Comcast is not Comcast.  Each franchise is different.
> However, in many markets, clear QAM is available for the "basic"
> tier channels (often 2-30ish) and rebroadcast local channels (including
> the local HD channels).  The "extended basic" (often 30ish to 90ish)
> are not available in the digital clear, nor are the premium channels.
> In addition, it seems common to have a number of the shopping
> channels in the clear, along with (local) government and franchise
> specific channels (such as community access channels).
> 
>> So before planning on making that switch, I'd confirm that you do
>> indeed have an unencrypted feed by hooking the coax line up to
>> a TV with a digital tuner, scanning the digital channels, and seeing
>> what comes up
> 
> One of the easiest ways I have found to determine what you are
> likely going to get via clear QAM is to leverage the Silicon Dust
> (uploaded from customers) homerun information that is available at:
> http://www.silicondust.com/support/channels/
> Enter your zip code, and navigate to your local provider.
> For some zip codes, there are multiple entries, but one can
> usually get sufficient hints about clear QAM support
> 
> As with much else, your mileage will vary.
> 
> Gary
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