[mythtv-users] PVR 150 some channels not tuning in.

Brad DerManouelian myth at dermanouelian.com
Mon Apr 7 03:42:42 UTC 2008


Mat Kyne wrote:
> My In-Laws MythTV box uses a PVR150 as it's only capture card. It is set 
> up receive it's signal from an antenna mounted on top of the roof. They 
> told me a few weeks ago that they were no longer able to tune in some 
> channels ( most UHF). Well I went over there today to figure it out. 
> Unplugging the antenna from the card and attaching it to the TV, all the 
> channels tune in just fine. Checked for loose connections everywhere and 
> found none. Next I deleted all capture cards and video sources and ran 
> the setup again. I was able to scan for all the channels but when I 
> tried to watch one of the problematic channels but got nothing but snow. 
> So now I'm scratching my head? Any Suggestions would be greatly 
> appreciated.
> 
> Just to be clear, I don't believe the source (antenna signal) is the 
> problem because the problematic channels work on the TV's tuner. Also 
> These channels used to work but one day stopped.

Are you sure the card is set up to use the broadcast frequency table? 
Seems to be a common problem on the list lately.


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