[mythtv-users] PC TV 290e DVB-T/T2 USB SD/HD tuner - a caution

steve.goodey at openreach.co.uk steve.goodey at openreach.co.uk
Tue Mar 19 18:18:19 UTC 2013


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From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org [mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Mike Perkins [mikep at randomtraveller.org.uk]
Sent: 19 March 2013 14:10
To: Discussion about MythTV
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] PC TV 290e DVB-T/T2 USB SD/HD tuner - a caution

I have one of these and recently it too failed to obtain a lock. I assumed it
was some variation in the scan parameters had changed but I have never been able
to fix it.

After seeing this I checked mine and it is visually okay. However, the tiny
socket inside the end of the dongle feels lose. I suspect a broken connection
from socket to board and I'm going to have to saw it open to check.

This is poor design. Considering the size of the connector, then the adapter and
finally a fat stiff UHF/sat cable I'm not surprised something had broken. What
were they thinking of?

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Mike Perkins

I see Maplin do an  MCX to Coax Lead Order Code: N59LN. I wonder if that might offer some relief to the socket? 

Steve


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