Disappointing EyeTV

[durija]

Update:

• I found digital channels for local broadcasts, ie. 107 = 7, 105 = 5, etc., and EyeTV automatically gave me the bigger, sharper picture...quite nice.

• The channel guide isn't terribly accurate, so it looks like some hunting will be necessary.

So it looks like this might be adequate for my needs, and I won't be buying a TV any time soon. Thanks all.

 

[ftaok]

durija,

Do yourself a favor and check out this webpage.

It's a page that Silicon Dust (makers of HDHomeRun) that tracks what channels are where for your local cable/fios operator.

It's extremely helpful in finding your clearQAM channels. As you've probably found out, you have lots of "blank" QAM channels and may be having a tough time finding your local HD stations.

ft

 

[durija]

It's a page that Silicon Dust (makers of HDHomeRun) that tracks what channels are where for your local cable/fios operator.

It's extremely helpful in finding your clearQAM channels. As you've probably found out, you have lots of "blank" QAM channels and may be having a tough time finding your local HD stations.

That looks really promising. I'll check it out tonight. Thanks!

 

[SCStevens04]

My EyeTV Hybrid picture stinks too using basic cable. Hopefully clear QAM will improve things, but I wouldn't have bought if I would've know about the poor picture quality.

 

[durija]

ftaok, thanks but I don't understand how to use the channel information from Silicondust to access the channels through eyetv. Channels I want to see are not an option. And I am confused by the channel + different programa. Is there somewhere I can go to find this out?

 

[ftaok]

ftaok, thanks but I don't understand how to use the channel information from Silicondust to access the channels through eyetv. Channels I want to see are not an option. And I am confused by the channel + different programa. Is there somewhere I can go to find this out?

durija,

I can help you out a little, but I'm making some assumptions.

1. You're in Seattle, so I used zip code 98101.

2. You're on Cable ... not sure who the provider is out there.

3. You're interested in viewing the HD versions of your local networks (typically, that's all that is usually available in clearQAM).

OK, with those assumptions, I see the following.

I see that channel 25 is your local MyNetwork. On your cable, you'll find it on digital QAM channel 96-1. If you set your EyeTV correctly, you'll find that channel 96-1 is on your channel list. I just noticed that it might also show up on channel 106-3.

Your CW station looks like it's on channel 111-2, Fox looks like 111-1.

I'm not sure how accurate this is ... but it's a start.

A good resource is AVSForum. There should be a local thread for the Seattle area. Many folks there should have the channel assignments for the clearQAM stations on your cable provider.

 

[durija]

This is the part that I don't get. how do I select 96-1, etc?
It doesn't show up in the program list. Is there an over ride I am missing?

 

[ftaok]

This is the part that I don't get. how do I select 96-1, etc?
It doesn't show up in the program list. Is there an over ride I am missing?

I can't answer that since I don't actually own an EyeTV. I'm guessing that you should try to rescan your channels. Make sure you select digital cable as a source ... if there is a choice when you rescan.

Good Luck