[mythtv-users] Comcast clear QAM

[freedenizen]

On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Jeff Thurston <jthurston at skyline-ats.com> wrote:
> That's odd though, I can get both CBS (KPIX) and FOX (KTVU) in HD either QAM
> or OTA with my TV through Comcast, no cable-card, just the built-in tuner.
> Just can't get it over firewire with the STB into Myth.
> If it were CBS & FAX encrypting it, I shouldn't be able to get it at all.
>
> I filed a complaint with the FCC as well but don't expect much to come of
> it. Ohwell.

It isn't encryption like they do on HBO, it is 5C, which tells settop
box to (among other things) disable the firewire out.