[TriLUG] MythTV and kin

[Bill Weinel via TriLUG]

On Friday, May 24, 2019 9:55:23 AM EDT Matthew Glassman via TriLUG wrote:
> Does (or has) anyone here tinkered or used MythTV?  I am thinking about
> seeing if I can use it with my upstairs tv to maybe get it receiving more
> than just 2 stations of PBS, but I may be thinking about its usage the
> wrong way.

Hi Matthew,

I have looked at Myth, but haven't tried it since I have a satellite system 
DVR. However, it seems to get good reports from users once it is setup. 

However, that should not really be a factor as to how many stations you are 
able to receive. 

The number of sub-channels received at your location is a function of signal 
level and signal quality available at the tuner and whether or not you have 
rescanned your tuner since the last PSIP update at the transmitting station.

I would first recommend that you rescan your tuner to see if you gain 
additional sub-channels (PIDs) since the last time you scanned it. It's likely 
that the station has updated their PSIP since this occurs somewhat regularly. 

If that doesn't help, check the signal level/quality at the tuner to make sure 
your getting an adequate signal level and not pixelating (or getting video 
drop outs occasionally.) Many TV tuners have a signal level meter available in 
the setup section which can give you an indication as to your signal level.

If the signal level is good, but you're pixelating (or getting drop outs,) it 
is likely that you have multi-path reflections in you received signal and will 
need to adjust your antenna direction in order to eliminate them.

Best of luck with it...

cheers,
Bill