[mythtv-users] BGT3600 - Ultimate UK DVB-T2 and DVB-S2 Tuner?

[John Pilkington]

On 23/05/12 12:00, Mark Gardner wrote:
> *From:*mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] *On Behalf Of *Mark Gardner
> *Sent:* 29 October 2011 08:38
> *To:* Discussion about MythTV
> *Subject:* [mythtv-users] BGT3600 - Ultimate UK DVB-T2 and DVB-S2 Tuner?
>
> Hello
>
> I’ve not seen anything on this list about the Blackgold BGT3600 dual
> DVB-T2 and dual DVB-S2 card (also supports DVB-C, but that part does not
> interest me). http://shop.blackgold.tv/BGT3600
>
> There are no Linux drivers yet, although an eMail from BG support says
> ‘coming November 2011’. I’m not sure that would mean immediate support
> in Myth though…
>
> Anyone else considering this card yet?
>
> Cheers
>
> Mark
>
> *//*
>
> Six months on….
>
> BGT3600s have been out of stock for months, but recently have available
> again.
>
> Linux drivers now seem to be available – second version in fact.
>
> 	
>
> Linux Ubuntu 11.10 Kernal 3.0.12. Distribution (Binary) for 7231 controller
>
> The first version mentioned just DVB-T2 and DVB-C support – the second
> version does not mention such a limitation. Latest email enquiry into
> Blackgold seems to have entered a black hole L
>
> I know of one success story with a BGT36xx series tuner (not the 3600)
> on DVB-T/T2, but have not heard one with DVB-S/S2 yet.
>
> Anyone here had any success yet with these tuners in Myth?
>
> Cheers
>
> Mark

Have you seen this?

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/503352#503352