[mythtv] pcHDTV status -- was [PATCH] Restore ability to play MPEG-TS streams

[John P. Poet]

On 13 Nov 2003, Keith C wrote:

> Generally, the antennas shaped like a bar (the Terk, I believe) and the
> funky disk and bar "HD Antenna" from RadioShack are not very well
> respected at all.  Basically, the antenna gets a mediocre signal and
> amplifies it.  Better to get the best signal you can from the antenna,
> then do what you need to.
>
> Best resource ever made for HDTV antenna reception :
> http://www.antennaweb.org
>
> Also, I hung out in the HD antenna area at avsforum for a while.  Those
> guys will definitely tell you which ones not to buy.
>
> Basically, I bought the plain old (non-amplified) RadioShack antenna
> that matched the recommendation from antennaweb, stuck it in my attic
> (which they say kills 20% of the signal), and still get incredible
> reception.  Probably about 30 miles from the antennas.
>
> Keith C

That was my plan.  Thanks for the validation.


John