[mythtv-users] UK greenfield site... DVB-T or DVB-S?

[Nick F]

On 3/12/08, Dan Gravell <dan.gravell at talk21.com> wrote:
>
> Up to now I've been using a communal aerial feed for my MythTV setup. This
> has been 'good enough' with an ok picture but is not good enough to support
> all DVB-T multiplexes (so I'm told by an engineer that visited). This, added
> to the fact that Islington council have decided to award the contract to
> upgrade the aerial to Sky (installation date unknown), means I am
> considering having my own aerial or dish fitted.
>
> In a greenfield site, would one choose terrestrial or satellite? I'm
> interested from a MythTV perspective; obviously I know the viewing and
> content implications. It seems that DVB-T cards are a bit better supported,
> is this true? Are there things I need to check in order for a DVB-S card to
> work? Can these work just pointing to the standard Sky satellite? Is HD ever
> likely on terrestrial?


Dan,

I run DVB-S, but on a greenfield - I'd probably go DVB-T.  Mostly because
with satellite you won't get Channel 4, More 4, E4 etc without getting a CAM
and Sky card (even the free card they give for twenty quid) which introduces
all sorts of instability issues with Myth.  For the plain vanilla programmes
broadcast in the clear (BBC1, 2, 3, ITV, etc) - I think S and T are much of
a much.
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