[mythtv-users] LiveTV issues (root caused to cable signals)

[Monkey Pet]

On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 9:51 PM, Gary Buhrmaster
<gary.buhrmaster at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 12:36 AM, Monkey Pet <monkeypet at gmail.com> wrote:
> .....
> > After re-cabling:
> > (notice the numbers jump)
> >
> > [me at mythtv libhdhomerun]$ ./hdhomerun_config 1313E021 get /tuner0/status
> > ch=qam:759000000 lock=qam256 ss=76 snq=82 seq=100 bps=38809216 pps=994
>
> Those numbers, while clearly better, are still rather low.  I typically
> see values in the 90's.  I seem to recall ss=76 indicates a power
> level that would normally be out of spec for digital cable (although
> it might just work sometimes).
>
> First thing, plug the hdhr directly into the outlet using a short piece of
> quality coax, and see if the values are more reasonable.  If not, call
> your cable company and ask them to make a service call.  They are
> responsible for adequate signal levels at the outlet.  If it looks good
> directly plugged into the outlet, it would point the finger towards your
> coax or splitters (or cable amp if you using one).
>

I just don't understand why recording a show works, but LiveTV always fail.
 That seems odd to me.


>
> Gary
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