[mythtv-users] Avermedia A180

[Scott Alfter]

michaelachandler at cox.net wrote:
> After lots of looking here, I'm thinking of getting an Avermedia A180 to
> work with Mythtv, using my Cox cable, for hi-def TV recording.
> 
> Maybe I missed something, but I found some on ebay with this disclaimer: 
> "Note: Product for free-to-air HDTV broadcasts only, product DOES NOT
> receive satellite or cable HDTV transmissions."

It works just fine with cable, but the channels you'll be able to use with it 
will vary depending on location.  Here, it works for local HD channels and the 
other streams (weather, news, etc.) sent by the locals, but everything else is 
encrypted.  Some people can pick up everything this way, while others get 
nothing.  It's dependent more on your cable company than on the card you use.

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