[mythtv-users] possible to do Dish Network + antenna

mark fairlane at springcom.com
Sun Feb 1 21:02:09 EST 2004


On Sunday 01 February 2004 02:32 pm, Mike Jasper wrote:
> Total newbie here.  I currently get local channels via an antenna (no
> cable or dish), and don't have a PVR.  I'm planning to sign up for the
> cheapest Dish Network package and build a MythTV box, and I'd like to
> continue getting local channels via the antenna instead of paying $5
> extra per month for the Dish package that includes local channels.
>
> Can MythTV handle input from both the Dish Network and my antenna?  I
> assume I would need two tuner cards, right?  Or would it cause me fewer
> headaches in the long run to just get local channels via Dish?
>
> Thanks.
I have a WinTv 401.  I input the Dish to the SVideo connector on the Wintv, 
and the antenna on the RF connector.  Works perfect, get both with one card.


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