[mythtv-users] LiveTV issues (root caused to cable signals)

[Joseph Fry]

>
>
>>>>  After re-cabling:
>>>>>> (notice the numbers jump)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [me at mythtv libhdhomerun]$ ./hdhomerun_config 1313E021 get
>>>>>> /tuner0/status
>>>>>> ch=qam:759000000 lock=qam256 ss=76 snq=82 seq=100 bps=38809216 pps=994
>>>>>>
>>>>> Those numbers, while clearly better, are still rather low.  I typically
>>>>> see values in the 90's.  I seem to recall ss=76 indicates a power
>>>>> level that would normally be out of spec for digital cable (although
>>>>> it might just work sometimes).
>>>>>
>>>>> First thing, plug the hdhr directly into the outlet using a short
>>>>> piece of
>>>>> quality coax, and see if the values are more reasonable.  If not, call
>>>>> your cable company and ask them to make a service call.  They are
>>>>> responsible for adequate signal levels at the outlet.  If it looks good
>>>>> directly plugged into the outlet, it would point the finger towards
>>>>> your
>>>>> coax or splitters (or cable amp if you using one).
>>>>>
>>>>>  I just don't understand why recording a show works, but LiveTV always
>>>> fail.  That seems odd to me.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  That is odd.  Do you have fast channel switching enabled?
>>>
>>
> It is set to never.
>
> I might have spoken too soon about the issue not occurring on recordings.
>  Myth lies about the recording times of truncated recordings, so it is hard
> to tell.  I have seen at least one instance of it during a recording.
>
> Until i get my signal issues look at by the comcast guys, my mythbox is
> useless now, I plan to upgrade to 0.26 to see if the behavior changes.
>
>
>>
>> Use quick tuning
>>  - Never
>>  - Live TV only
>>  - Always
>> If enabled, MythTV will tune using only the MPEG program number. The
>> program numbers change more often than DVB or ATSC tuning parameters, so
>> this is slightly less reliable. This will also inhibit EIT gathering during
>> Live TV and recording.
>>
>> in your Input Connections in mythtv-setup, IIRC.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
while recording, open HDHomerun_config_gui and monitor the signal on that
tuner... see if you see any dropouts.

I just discovered an issue on several of my channels and I was rerouting
replacing cables, etc. over a couple days.  Discovered that my Verizon LTE
phone was the culprit... not interference in the cables as my HDHR classic
didn't register a glitch... but the Prime would completely drop the signal
every time my phone sent any data over 4G ( I proved this by scrolling
around google maps for 5 minutes.  Perhaps your livetv issues are because
you happen to be sitting in the room with your phone... most recordings
work because your not in the room at the time?

Just a thought.
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