[mythtv-users] Comcast rendering my HDHR useless

[Anthony Messina]

On Monday 10 November 2008 09:54:11 am Travis Tabbal wrote:
> I noticed Comcast dropping all the clear QAM. So I dropped them. I
> discovered that I get excellent ATSC reception, enough that the amplified
> antenna I put on the roof is now too powerful and I need to locate an
> atenuator to drop it down a bit. That plus supplementing over the internet
> for a few shows (hulu and such) or just waiting for the DVD/Bluray to come
> out, I'm set. And I'm saving almost $100/month. Myth has helped a ton in
> this, as it's the best soultion I've found for a homebrew PVR. So re-direct
> that HDHR and use it for ATSC. :)
>
> I'll consider Cable or Satellite again when I can get an open device to
> decode the channels I pay for. Encryption is fine, on the wire, so long as
> I can use the signal I pay for with my devices. That means Myth. And I
> require open source drivers for the tuning devices. The data stream coming
> out of the device must have no DRM, encryption, etc.. I paid for it, I want
> to use it my way (no, that does not include putting it on the internet).
>
> Not that I expect that to happen anytime soon.

i only use basic cable as it is included with my condo assessment.  i use the 
hdhomerun to record ota digital broadcasts, the pchdtv-5500 to record digital 
qam (in the clear) from the cable and the pvr-350 to record ntsc stuff that 
is not in the clear and must be passed through the stb.

-- 
Anthony - http://messinet.com - http://messinet.com/~amessina/gallery
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