[mythtv-users] OT: DVB-T2 projects UK based

[Tom Hill]

On Sat, 2011-05-07 at 13:00 +0100, Paul wrote:
> After searching around for DVB-T2 tuner cards I have found a couple
> for use in the UK.
> 
> One is the Blackgold BGT3620 PCIe card 
> (http://shop.blackgold.tv/epages/BT3159.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3159/Products/BGT3620) 
> I emailed Blackgold and received this reply, which seems a bit
> ambiguous:
> 
> 'Thank you for your interest in the BGT3620 and your requirement for
> DVB-T2.
> 
> The development schedule details an initial Linux driver release
> during June. Please note changes will be required to the Linux DVB API
> core framework. In addition to that, existing applications would not
> know how to handle this new addition to the DVB API and hence support
> must be explicitly added to them, or new applications will have to be
> developed.
> 
> Since no applications currently support DVB-T2, there will be a
> requirement for some minimal application support by BlackGold to allow
> any releasable product. Therefore any initial release will be managed
> to individuals/organizations that are able to provide some creditable 
> indication of application level support capability. As such we don’t
> expect a more general release until six weeks after the initial round
> of testing/evaluation.
> 
> We welcome all responses to allow us to determine the criteria to
> scope the first generation customers. This process will commence in
> the next couple of weeks with an aim to advise these customers in the
> subsequent 2 to 3 weeks.' 

Their response sounds a lot like they aren't completely familiar with
Linux TV applications/development. I would imagine they're simply
stating that DVB applications do need extended for DVB-T2 to avoid any
backlash from $otheros users that are wondering why their [proprietary]
application doesn't pick-up HD channels.

Interesting that they're considering Linux support, however. As far as
I'm aware, Blackgold's support for Linux has been patchy at best.

Tom