Other than trolling through forums, is there any other way to determine if my cable company encrypts or not?
>From: Tom Dombrosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] HDTV, Myth, HD-2000, HD-3000,questions galore (and hopefully answers from the smart people... )
>Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 11:56:34 -0500
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>On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 09:21:59 -0700, Cook, Garry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I've been watching this thread with interest, but have a question
> > regarding statements referring to "over cable". Are we speaking about
> > digital cable, or analog?
> > Forgive me if QAM or some other acronym should easily answer my
> > question. I'm not yet familiar with all of the terms.
> >
> > Garry W. Cook, CCNA
> > Network Infrastructure Manager
> > MACTEC, Inc. - http://www.mactec.com/
> > 303.273.5050 (Office) - 720.220.1862 (Mobile)
> >
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > > Brandon -
> > >
> > > Nice to hear efforts are underway to get the 3000 working with
> > > unencrypted QAM over cable. I have Detroit Area Comcast and I
> > > understand most of the local HD stations are available unencrypted
> > > over cable. This may mean the difference between installing the
> > > pchdtv card in my current backend (in the basement) or having to
> > > install it in a slave back-end up a floor or two. (Hoping to avoid
> > > roof mounted antenni . . . . )
> > >
> > > What is the forecast for this functionality to be ready for prime
> > > time and supported in Myth? If I can be of any help testing feel free
> > > to let me know.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 21:50:28 -0700, Brandon Beattie
> > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Atleast here in Utah, Comcast is unencrypted and has been tested with
> > >> the pcHDTV HD-3000 card and it works just fine. From my pinging
> > >> around, it seems about half the US has unencrypted QAM.
> > >>
> > >> --Brandon
> >
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>QAM is a way for cable operators to send HD channels over cable. Some
>leave them unencrypted, others encrypt them. If they are unencrypted,
>a card like the HD3000 should be able to receive them. Fortunately
>for me, my cable company leaves them unencrypted.
>
>Tom
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