[mythtv-users] Indoor HD antenna question

[Rob]

On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 11:40 AM, Ashu Desai <ashu.desai at gmail.com> wrote:

> I wanted to play with indoor antenna so bought a SKY antenna.
>
> Over the last few years, I have been using my cable DVR and myth for
> Video/Music/Pictures.
>
> I want to see how the TV piece would work. Can someone pls point me to a
> step-by-step on how to get the HD antenna (like Mohu Leaf or what I have -
> Sky HD antenna) working?
>
> Do I absolutely need Schedules Direct subscription for this?
>
> Here is what I have done (to zero value)
>
>
>    1. Added antenna to the backend.
>    2. Went to mythtv-setup - selected card type as "DVB-T/S/C, ATSC or
>    ISDB-T"
>       1. This brought the DVB device type as /dev/dvb/adapter0/frontend0
>       2. Frontend ID came to: Air2PC v2
>    3. No channels found on scan.
>
>
> I am sure I am doing something wrong - so looking for help here :)
>
> Thank you!
>

I tried using a Mohu Leaf, but ran into problems with VHF channels.  If
you're in the States, I'd recommend alternatives to that style of antenna
given the re-pack that's rolling out across the country.  My set-up
consists of:
home-made UHF antenna (Gray-Hoverman style)
home-made VHF antenna (I mimicked this using some spare 8ga or 10ga copper
wire and a 2x4:
https://sites.google.com/site/maycreates/ota-setup/diy-vhf-loop-antenna,
although these instructions are more succinct:
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/984307-post13.html)

Both antennas feed into a VHF/UHF combiner (e.g. Radioshack # 1502586
https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-vhf-uhf-gold-plated-splitter-combiner
)

Output from the combiner feeds into my HDHomeRun

I tried using EIT but got lousy results: descriptions were spotty and it's
tough to let the scheduler appropriately prioritize recordings when it can
only see 2-3 days out.  SchedulesDirect is easily worth the nominal yearly
charge
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