Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-22 Thread Garry Cook
On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:34:28 -0800, Jarod Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Monday 21 February 2005 20:21, Garry Cook wrote: [snip] > > Also, I have not been following too closely, since I didn't think HD > > was possible for me yet, but if I understand correctly the Air2PC will > > give me HD

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-22 Thread Brad Templeton
On Mon, Feb 21, 2005 at 10:06:22PM -0800, Poul Petersen wrote: > Very interesting. But you're not getting these thru mythtv right? > That's the part I'm still not clear on. And since I'm not even sure if > the signal is going to be there, I'm trying to get a clear idea of what > I need to do

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Poul Petersen
> Do you have a link to the FCC ruling stating that cable cos must carry > local OTA HD channels? I havent seen any difinitive proof that they > MUST do so. This was the only discussion I've come across: http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/109915?#109915 -poul _

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Poul Petersen
> However, a number are not encrypted including: > > a) Most, but not all of the HD locals -- in HD. I think UPN-HD and >WB-HD are missing. In theory we could call them up and force >them to carry those. But I do get abc, nbc, cbs, fox, pbs HD. Very interesting. Bu

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Poul Petersen
> Are you using Expanded Basic or just Basic (the latter is about > $14.00/month, as opposed to $42.00/month for the former). I would be > interested to see if you can get anything with the Expanded Basic > service, but I won't hold my breath. Just the basic - I'm too cheap to pay for anyt

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Jarod Wilson
On Monday 21 February 2005 20:44, Garry Cook wrote: > > > So, if I want to check this out, I'll first need to get an HDTV Tuner > > > card. No problem, the wife wants me to get one or two before the BF > > > anyway. However, I'm not allowed to have a big screen (or any other) > > > HDTV until I fin

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Garry Cook
On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:34:28 -0800, Jarod Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Monday 21 February 2005 20:21, Garry Cook wrote: > > > I probably will move from my UHF antenna to QAM. More reliable signal, > > > and in theory (down the road) an ability to also tune the analog channels > > > with

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Garry Cook
On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:34:59 -0800, Brad Templeton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Feb 21, 2005 at 09:21:12PM -0700, Garry Cook wrote: > > On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:10:40 -0800, Brad Templeton > > HDTV until I finish the basement. So, the $64,000 question is "Can I > > watch HDTV on my 27" analog

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Brad Templeton
On Mon, Feb 21, 2005 at 09:21:12PM -0700, Garry Cook wrote: > On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:10:40 -0800, Brad Templeton > HDTV until I finish the basement. So, the $64,000 question is "Can I > watch HDTV on my 27" analog TV?" The answer is yes and no. Yes: With the right video card you can display i

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Jarod Wilson
On Monday 21 February 2005 20:21, Garry Cook wrote: > > I probably will move from my UHF antenna to QAM. More reliable signal, > > and in theory (down the road) an ability to also tune the analog channels > > with the pc-hdtv card giving me an extra analog tuner when there is no > > HD recording t

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Garry Cook
On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:18:41 -0500, Tom E. Craddock, Jr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Garry Cook wrote: > > >I asked Comcast about getting HDTV and if it was available with my > >Basic Analog cable. They told me that I would need to upgrade to > >Digital Cable, and then pay an additional monthly f

RE: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Garry Cook
On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:10:40 -0800, Brad Templeton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Feb 21, 2005 at 08:45:30PM -0700, Garry Cook wrote: > > I asked Comcast about getting HDTV and if it was available with my > > Basic Analog cable. They told me that I would need to upgrade to > > Digital Cable,

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Tom E. Craddock, Jr.
Garry Cook wrote: I asked Comcast about getting HDTV and if it was available with my Basic Analog cable. They told me that I would need to upgrade to Digital Cable, and then pay an additional monthly fee if I also wanted HDTV. I don't even have an HDTV yet, but I pushed them on it a bit anyway, ask

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Brad Templeton
On Mon, Feb 21, 2005 at 08:45:30PM -0700, Garry Cook wrote: > I asked Comcast about getting HDTV and if it was available with my > Basic Analog cable. They told me that I would need to upgrade to > Digital Cable, and then pay an additional monthly fee if I also wanted > HDTV. I don't even have an H

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Garry Cook
On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:32:28 -0800 (PST), Poul Petersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >After seeing these two threads: > > http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/110179?search_string=air2pc%20cable;#110179 > http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/109915?#109915 > >

Re: [mythtv-users] cable HDTV frequencies?

2005-02-21 Thread Dan wolf
I am almost positive that cable HDTV is encrypted. On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:32:28 -0800 (PST), Poul Petersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > After seeing these two threads: > > http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/110179?search_string=air2pc%20cable;#110179 > http://www.gossamer