[mythtv-users] HDHomerun capture device

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Nov 3, 2006, at 12:02 PM, Brian Wood wrote:

>
> On Nov 3, 2006, at 12:54 PM, Chris Tepe wrote:
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>> Thanks to everyone for their input.
>>
>> Is Myth able to change the channels over the network or will I  
>> need an
>> IR blaster device.
>> Also what is the best antenna for OTA broadcasts?
>>
>
> The last is about like asking "What is the best car for going to
> work?", or "What is the best house to live in?".
>
> It really depends on where you live relative to the station
> transmitters, what if any interfering signals you might have, what
> arrangements you have for mounting antennas, what if any restrictions
> your neighborhood/town/county might have on antennas and many other
> factors.
>
> You best bet is to try and find a reputable TV dealer in your area
> and ask what others are using and what results they are having.

I bought an antenna from Radio Shack. I can't put one on the roof, so  
this was my best choice. It actually works well for stations here in  
San Francisco. Unfortunately, channel 11.1 (NBC) broadcasts from San  
Jose and I get intermittent signal from it - not nearly enough to be  
reliable. I guess the best antenna depends on how many stations you  
have in your area and how far away they are from you. http:// 
www.checkhd.com was instrumental in helping me figure out how to  
position my antenna and predict which stations I should be able to get.