Mike Frisch wrote:
There are lots of channels, but it isn't cable-type programming. You
are *not* going to get desirable things like US networks, HBO, ESPN,
etc. If that's what you're after, then I'd recommend not going any
further. Most of the programming on DVB-S is ethnic or
As I understand, a lot of the programming that you would want for free, is encrypted. I found that site too and was excited about the possibility but seems like nothings free anymore. I think ofDVB as just a digital transmission over an analog signal, not sure if that is correct. Anyone care to
On 6-Nov-05, at 11:19 PM, Greg Grotsky wrote:
As I understand, a lot of the programming that you would want for
free, is encrypted. I found that site too and was excited about
the possibility but seems like nothings free anymore. I think of
DVB as just a digital transmission over an
On 31-Oct-05, at 12:08 AM, Greg Grotsky wrote:
This sort of lines up with what Robert was saying. Sounds like C-
band isn't the way to go now. So how many channels do you get with
a 1m dish? I hate to amdit it openly but I'm all about free
channels. With a motorized 1m dish how much
On 30-Oct-05, at 5:50 PM, Greg Grotsky wrote:
I currently have a DVB-T setup with MythTV working using the
HD-3000 and I like it alot. I've been thinking lately that it
would be really cool to have a satellite hookup and access to many
more than just the 6-7 local ATSC channels. I
On 30-Oct-05, at 8:40 PM, Greg Grotsky wrote:
So I imagine that there is another box that your remote talks to
and that controls which satellite your dish is aimed at. What I
really want to do is have my computer control all the aiming and
tuning and not have to deal with satellite
Mike, thanks for the response... replies below:On 10/30/05, Mike Frisch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Keep in mind that most 4DTV channels are subscription only and eventhen, much of the good programming is not accessible to consumers
(they are used for feeding cable systems).I had a 4DTV and had my
