[mythtv-users] PC-TV 290e issue

[jksjdevelop]

On 17/03/2020 19:37, Mike Perkins wrote:
> I have recently had problems with reception, as noted by some of my 
> recent posts here.
>
> My reception method consists of two Hauppauge Nova-T USB tuners plus a 
> PC-TV 290e which covers the HD transports we can get here.
>
> At the weekend, I noticed that I only had two tuners registering and 
> played around at the back of the server, moving the stub cable to 
> other USB sockets to try and isolate the fault. No Joy. I have just 
> pulled the 209e and tried it in another box: The result is:
>
> [  606.287833] usb usb1-port3: Cannot enable. Maybe the USB cable is bad?
> [  607.255811] usb usb1-port3: Cannot enable. Maybe the USB cable is bad?
> [  607.255891] usb usb1-port3: attempt power cycle
> [  608.539779] usb usb1-port3: Cannot enable. Maybe the USB cable is bad?
> [  609.507740] usb usb1-port3: Cannot enable. Maybe the USB cable is bad?
> [  609.507822] usb usb1-port3: unable to enumerate USB device
>
> When I pulled it I noticed that the device was sticky. The glazed 
> front part seems fine but the plastic at the back and sides is 
> deteriorating, to the point that I can make a dent if I use a fingernail.
>
> A plastic item used for these purposes shouldn't deteriorate that 
> fast! I would recommend that all those who have these - and possibly 
> the 292e as well - have a check to see if the device is still 
> physically sound. Out of sight, out of mind, etc.
>
> So I'm looking to replace this thing and, eventually, the Nova-Ts as 
> well since we'll be going to T2 in due course. The two options I have 
> looked so far at are an HDHR, probably a quad (£150 here) or a TBS6205 
> (about the same) since I do have a spare PCIe slot for it.
>
> There may be other options, anybody like to share experiences? I'm in 
> the UK.
>
It sounds like you are sharing your signal between three devices.

I replaced my two PC290E s with a 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-WinTV-dual-HD-Freeview-broadcasts/dp/B011Z7I0JY 


which has performed perfectly. Reception DVB-T2 is improved despite the 
fact it is a dual tuner

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