[mythtv-users] HDTV, Myth, HD-2000, HD-3000, questions galore (and hopefully answers from the smart people... )

[Tom Dombrosky]

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 09:21:59 -0700, Cook, Garry <GWCOOK at mactec.com> wrote:
> I've been watching this thread with interest, but have a question
> regarding statements referring to "over cable". Are we speaking about
> digital cable, or analog?
> Forgive me if QAM or some other acronym should easily answer my
> question. I'm not yet familiar with all of the terms.
> 
> Garry W. Cook, CCNA
> Network Infrastructure Manager
> MACTEC, Inc. - http://www.mactec.com/
> 303.273.5050 (Office) - 720.220.1862 (Mobile)
> 
> mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org wrote:
> > Brandon -
> >
> > Nice to hear efforts are underway to get the 3000 working with
> > unencrypted QAM over cable.  I have Detroit Area Comcast and I
> > understand most of the local HD stations are available unencrypted
> > over cable.  This may mean the difference between installing the
> > pchdtv card in my current backend (in the basement) or having to
> > install it in a slave back-end up a floor or two.  (Hoping to avoid
> > roof mounted antenni . . . . )
> >
> > What is the forecast for this functionality to be ready for prime
> > time and supported in Myth? If I can be of any help testing feel free
> > to let me know.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Eric
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 21:50:28 -0700, Brandon Beattie
> > <brandon+myth at linuxis.us> wrote:
> >
> >> Atleast here in Utah, Comcast is unencrypted and has been tested with
> >> the pcHDTV HD-3000 card and it works just fine.  From my pinging
> >> around, it seems about half the US has unencrypted QAM.
> >>
> >> --Brandon
> 
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> 

QAM is a way for cable operators to send HD channels over cable.  Some
leave them unencrypted, others encrypt them.  If they are unencrypted,
a card like the HD3000 should be able to receive them.  Fortunately
for me, my cable company leaves them unencrypted.

Tom