Comments on: 6 Tips to receive HDTV over-the-air on a PC http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:46:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Over the Air HD Broadcasts | Snapstream Gets Rid of Cable » Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-14502 Over the Air HD Broadcasts | Snapstream Gets Rid of Cable » Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:20:35 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-14502 [...] I frequently talk about how over the air high definition broadcasts of network TV are free. A media center is a great way to watch these broadcasts. Not only can you ditch your cable company, but you can record anything you want in high definition. [...] [...] I frequently talk about how over the air high definition broadcasts of network TV are free. A media center is a great way to watch these broadcasts. Not only can you ditch your cable company, but you can record anything you want in high definition. [...]

]]> By: TVFool.com: Find local digital broadcast stations » Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-11142 TVFool.com: Find local digital broadcast stations » Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:59:06 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-11142 [...] Whenever I get chance, I talk about how local TV stations broadcast in high definition. All you need is an HDTV, an ASTC tuner, and any antenna. It is one of the best kept secrets in the tech world. High quality high definition programming for free with no digital rights management. The only roadblock is whether you get good reception or not. TVFool.com is a relatively new site that provides an estimation as to which broadcast stations are available near your home or apartment. [...] [...] Whenever I get chance, I talk about how local TV stations broadcast in high definition. All you need is an HDTV, an ASTC tuner, and any antenna. It is one of the best kept secrets in the tech world. High quality high definition programming for free with no digital rights management. The only roadblock is whether you get good reception or not. TVFool.com is a relatively new site that provides an estimation as to which broadcast stations are available near your home or apartment. [...]

]]> By: Over the Air HD Reaching Mainstream Press » Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-8801 Over the Air HD Reaching Mainstream Press » Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers Sat, 05 May 2007 01:22:19 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-8801 [...] Outdoor antennas are making a comeback according to CNN.com. I am not too surprised by this. This blog frequently talks about how local television stations broadcast their channels in HD for free, with such posts titled 6 Tips to watch HDTV over the air on a PC. Two things are need to receive high definition television broadcasts: a HDTV with a built-in tuner and an antenna. Any old antenna will do though you can buy a new indoor antenna for around $20 from Amazon.com. [...] [...] Outdoor antennas are making a comeback according to CNN.com. I am not too surprised by this. This blog frequently talks about how local television stations broadcast their channels in HD for free, with such posts titled 6 Tips to watch HDTV over the air on a PC. Two things are need to receive high definition television broadcasts: a HDTV with a built-in tuner and an antenna. Any old antenna will do though you can buy a new indoor antenna for around $20 from Amazon.com. [...]

]]> By: Roundup: Tips to receive HDTV broadcasts over-the-air on a PC or HDTV » Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-3097 Roundup: Tips to receive HDTV broadcasts over-the-air on a PC or HDTV » Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:51:09 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-3097 [...] 6 Tips to receive HDTV over-the-air on a PC - Learn more about the steps needed to get HD reception for a computer. [...] [...] 6 Tips to receive HDTV over-the-air on a PC - Learn more about the steps needed to get HD reception for a computer. [...]

]]> By: Picture Frame Antenna for High Definition Televisions » FloppyHead - A Media Center, Digital Video Recorder, and HTPC Resource http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-2660 Picture Frame Antenna for High Definition Televisions » FloppyHead - A Media Center, Digital Video Recorder, and HTPC Resource Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:40:47 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-2660 [...] The key to receiving high definition broadcasts is having an antenna. Most indoor antennas are not too bulky but still look like a generic antenna and can stick out in a den or home office. I recently came across an HDTV antenna, called the PF 7, that is a wood picture frame that would blend into any room in your house. The antenna costs around $50 and is available at AntennasDirect.com. This antenna is great for a home office, especially if you are within 15 miles of any broadcast towers. I currently use an indoor antenna and a tuner card to watch HD broadcasts on my widescreen computer monitor and it works great, especially for a second television in the house. If you have more questions about how to watch HD broadcasts on a computer, check out my 6 tips to receive HD broadcasts. [...] [...] The key to receiving high definition broadcasts is having an antenna. Most indoor antennas are not too bulky but still look like a generic antenna and can stick out in a den or home office. I recently came across an HDTV antenna, called the PF 7, that is a wood picture frame that would blend into any room in your house. The antenna costs around $50 and is available at AntennasDirect.com. This antenna is great for a home office, especially if you are within 15 miles of any broadcast towers. I currently use an indoor antenna and a tuner card to watch HD broadcasts on my widescreen computer monitor and it works great, especially for a second television in the house. If you have more questions about how to watch HD broadcasts on a computer, check out my 6 tips to receive HD broadcasts. [...]

]]> By: Vista HTPC with CableCard: What does it really get you? » FloppyHead - A Media Center, Digital Video Recorder, and HTPC Resource http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-980 Vista HTPC with CableCard: What does it really get you? » FloppyHead - A Media Center, Digital Video Recorder, and HTPC Resource Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:39:12 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-980 [...] That is an underwhelming list if you ask me. Universal HD and INHD appear to be groupings of channels that offer round the clock HD programs, like “Law and Order : SVU” and “Battlestar Galactica.” To be fair, the lack of HD channels is not Microsoft’s fault. After realizing the lack of HD programming offered by Cox, I am suddenly not as interested in a Vista HTPC for the short-term. As more channels become HD, a CableCARD will certainly be useful. This research did reinforce to me what a cool thing broadcast TV has become with the inclusion of high definition. Most of the shows I watch, like “Lost” and “Heroes” are available to me for free. Most of the other programs I watch, like Maryland basketball and football, are not available in HD, at least from Cox. [...] [...] That is an underwhelming list if you ask me. Universal HD and INHD appear to be groupings of channels that offer round the clock HD programs, like “Law and Order : SVU” and “Battlestar Galactica.” To be fair, the lack of HD channels is not Microsoft’s fault. After realizing the lack of HD programming offered by Cox, I am suddenly not as interested in a Vista HTPC for the short-term. As more channels become HD, a CableCARD will certainly be useful. This research did reinforce to me what a cool thing broadcast TV has become with the inclusion of high definition. Most of the shows I watch, like “Lost” and “Heroes” are available to me for free. Most of the other programs I watch, like Maryland basketball and football, are not available in HD, at least from Cox. [...]

]]> By: Ditch your cable tv! « snartz http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-704 Ditch your cable tv! « snartz Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:35:25 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-704 [...] Get an indoor high definition antenna and either hook it up to your HDTV or a tuner card on your PC. Most network affiliates also broadcast in high definition. [...] [...] Get an indoor high definition antenna and either hook it up to your HDTV or a tuner card on your PC. Most network affiliates also broadcast in high definition. [...]

]]> By: 5 alternatives to help you ditch cable television » FloppyHead - A Media Center, Digital Video Recorder, and HTPC Resource http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-413 5 alternatives to help you ditch cable television » FloppyHead - A Media Center, Digital Video Recorder, and HTPC Resource Sun, 19 Nov 2006 16:42:31 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-413 [...] Get an indoor high definition antenna and either hook it up to your HDTV or a tuner card on your PC. Most local TV affiliates broadcast in high definition over the air. [...] [...] Get an indoor high definition antenna and either hook it up to your HDTV or a tuner card on your PC. Most local TV affiliates broadcast in high definition over the air. [...]

]]> By: Ken http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-4 Ken Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:36:38 +0000 http://www.floppyhead.com/2006/10/07/6-tips-to-receive-hdtv-over-the-air-on-a-pc/#comment-4 The DVico Fusion HDTV5 Lite rocks (for about $100) : http://fusionhdtv.co.kr/eng/Products/RTLite.aspx The USB version is cool as well (for about $150): http://fusionhdtv.co.kr/eng/Products/HDTV5usb.aspx Both have the latest "5th generation" ATSC demod chip from LG. Both work with Linux. The Artec T14 looks cool, but I haven't tried it : http://www.artectv.com/ehtm/be126.htm I use the DB2 antenna : http://www.antennasdirect.com/DB2_Indoor_antenna.html The DVico Fusion HDTV5 Lite rocks (for about $100) : http://fusionhdtv.co.kr/eng/Products/RTLite.aspx

The USB version is cool as well (for about $150): http://fusionhdtv.co.kr/eng/Products/HDTV5usb.aspx

Both have the latest “5th generation” ATSC demod chip from LG.

Both work with Linux.

The Artec T14 looks cool, but I haven’t tried it : http://www.artectv.com/ehtm/be126.htm

I use the DB2 antenna : http://www.antennasdirect.com/DB2_Indoor_antenna.html

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