[TriLUG] MythTV and kin

[Matthewglassman78 via TriLUG]

 Yeah it was awhile back that I used that site and remembered being in a veritable dead zone.   
 

 
 

 
 
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> On May 24, 2019 at 5:13 PM,  <Bill Weinel (mailto:tube.radio at gmail.com)>  wrote:
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>  On Friday, May 24, 2019 11:00:03 AM EDT you wrote: 
> >  So upstairs in South Durham, I have a Samsung SmartTV that is connected to 
> >  a Mohu Leaf (I don't recall the range). The Leaf is as high up on the wall 
> >  as it (or I) can go. 
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> Mathew, 
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> I would recommend you install an outdoor antenna. Typically indoor wall 
> mounted antennas are just not good enough for reliable reception of all the 
> stations in this area. 
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> Further complicating the issue is the location of the station transmitters 
> relative to your location. Many will be at different azimuths requiring antenna 
> rotation to maximize reception. 
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> I recommend that you check out the National Association of Broadcasters 
> Antenna Selection guide at the following URL: 
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> https://antennaweb.org/ 
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> Input your address and it will tell you what stations can be received at your 
> location and give you an antenna recommendation, azimuth, and distance to the 
> transmitter from your location. It will also give you the 'frequency repack 
> information' for each broadcaster. 
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> As many may not be aware, broadcasters are currently in the process of 
> 'repacking' the TV spectrum to allow for more wireless spectrum usage. This 
> means most broadcasters will be changing frequencies in the near future. When 
> you install a new TV reception system you should take this into account. 
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> >  I have an Silicon Valley Homerun tuner card and a 
> >  spare computer that is collecting dust. I do not believe I would need the 
> >  DVR part of the equation but I realize that Myth records as it displays and 
> >  then shows can be tagged to be kept. 
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> That should work fine with the proper antenna. 
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> >  However I thought I recall back in 
> >  the day that you could sign up to get a guide and access to channels that 
> >  you normally wouldn't have. This was back when cord cutting was first 
> >  starting out and I was looking at alternatives to reduce cable bill. 
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> A few years back there was an over-the-air free television guide provided by 
> local broadcasters (i.e.: WRAL.) That functionality has since been 
> discontinued. 
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> >  Right 
> >  now via a phone upgrade deal with ATT I have directtv now through an apple 
> >  tv but upstairs is all OTA. 
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> IPTV is another good alternative for TV via either Apple TV or Roku. However 
> now many IPTV channels also require a cable or satellite subscription. :( 
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> Cheers, 
> Bill 
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