[svtfmook]

i know nothing about tuner cards, i read the mediaportal support list, however, i don't know what cards are DVB-C/S/T/etc

all i want to do is use an OTA HD antenna to pick up local channels. i don't need PVR options. just want to watch the stations every now and then.

i can get an hauppage wintv-hvr-150 for about $20, but, i think that's analog, and i don't think that would work with an OTA HDTV antenna without a converter box.

i can get the 1250 for about $40

so what would be a decent, cheap tuner card to accomplish what i want?

[PANiCnz]

All i want to do is use an OTA HD antenna to pick up local channels. i don't need PVR options. just want to watch the stations every now and then.

Might help if you mention what broadcast standard your local OTA HD broadcast uses, just incase we can't read your mind

[svtfmook]

Might help if you mention what broadcast standard your local OTA HD broadcast uses, just incase we can't read your mind

not sure... ATSC?
whatever the local channels in cleveland ohio use

[PANiCnz]

not sure... ATSC?
whatever the local channels in cleveland ohio use

No idea I don't live in Ohio, you're going to have to help us to help you.

[svtfmook]

No idea I don't live in Ohio, you're going to have to help us to help you.

how can i find the broadcast standard? this is all i can find and the fact that ATSC is the standard for all OTA HDTV

Cleveland OH Market Area DTV Channels

3-1 WKYC / NBC Network / http://www.WKYC.com
- UHF Ch. 3 (actual ch. 17.1) in 1080i, subchannel in 480i

- Sub Ch’s:
- 3-2 Weather 24/7


5-1 WEWS / ABC Network / http://www.NewsNet5.com
- UHF Ch.5 (actual ch. 15.1) in 720p

- Sub Ch’s: 5-2 Live Well Network http://livewellnetwork.com/index


8-1 WJW / FOX Network / http://www.FOX8.com
- VHF Ch. 8 (actual ch. 8.1) in 720p

- Sub Ch’s: 8-2 Antenna TV in 480i http://www.antennatv.tv/


17-1 WDLI / Trinity B/C Network / http://www.TBN.org
-UHF Ch. 17 (actual ch. 49.1) all subchannels in 480i

-Sub Ch's:
- 17-2 The Church Channel
- 17-3 JCTV
- 17-4 Enlace USA
- 17-5 Smile Of A Child


19-1 WOIO / CBS Network / http://www.WOIO.com
- VHF Ch. 19 (actual ch. 10.1) in 1080i, subchannel in 480i

- Sub Ch’s:
- 19-2 Me TV http://metvnetwork.com/

- Akron translator on ch 24.1 & 24.2 from WVPX tower location.



- 23-1 WVPX / Ion Media Networks / http://www.ionline.tv/
- UHF / Ch. 23 (actual Ch. 23.1) in 720p, subchannels in 480i

- Sub Ch's:
- 23-2 Qubo
- 23-3 Ion Life



25-1 WVIZ / PBS Network / http://www.WVIZ.org
- UHF Ch. 25 (actual ch. 26.1) in 1080i, subchannels in 480i

- Sub Ch’s:
- 25-2 The Ohio Channel
- 25-3 World
- 25-4 Create (how to, DIY)
- 25-9 CRRS (audio only service for visually impaired)


39-1 WIVM-LD / Retro TV Network /www.wivmtv.com
- UHF Ch.39 (actual ch. 39.1) in 480i, subchannels in 480i

- Sub Ch's:
- 39-2 Tuff TV http://www.tufftv.com/
- 39-3 PbJ http://www.lukencommunications.com/
- 39-4 Hazen Ministries (Audio only)



43-1 WUAB / MyTV Network / http://www.My43.net
- UHF Ch. 43 (actual ch. 28.1) in 720p, subchannel in 480i

- Sub Ch’s:
- 43-2 THIS TV Network (MGM Studios Network) http://www.This.tv


47-1 WRLM / Religious / Tri-State Christian Television/http://www.tct.tv
-UHF Ch.47 (actual ch. 47.1) in 480i

- Sub Ch's:
- 47-2 TCT HD in 1080i
- 47-3 TCT Family in 480i
- 47-4 Fuente (Spanish) in 480i


49-1 WEAO / PBS Network / http://www.westernreservepublicmedia.org/
-UHF Ch. 49 (actual ch. 50.1) in 720p, subchannels in 480i

- Sub Ch's:
- 49-2 Fusion (Regionally produced programming. Classic Arts Showcase http://www.classicartsshowcase.org/ after 11 PM.)
- 49-3 MHZ-Worldview http://www.mhznetworks.org/mhzworldview/
- 49-4 V-Me (See Me) (Spanish language programming) http://www.vmetv.com/


55-1 WBNX / CW Network / http://www.WBNX.com
- UHF Ch. 55 (actual ch. 30.1) in 1080i

- Sub Ch’s:
-55-2 Local religious programming in 480i


61-1 WQHS / Univision Network /
- UHF Ch. 61 (actual ch. 34.1) in 480i

- Sub Ch’s: none



68-1 WMFD / Independent / http://WMFD.com/
- VHF Ch. 68 (actual ch. 12.1) in 480i

- Sub Ch's:
- 68.2 WOHZ-CA Local weather & WVNO-FM simulcast

[MartijnGP]

If you have a digital antenna, you're gonna need DVB-T which stands for Terrestrial. Most tech shops provide a filter function on their website which allows you to select only DVB-T cards. If not, you can generally determine the connection type by the card name. For example, I have a Technotrend T-1500 for my terrestrial TV, and a Technotrend C-1501 for my cable TV.

Also, do keep in mind that in order to watch pay TV, you will need a CI interface. Technotrend supplies those on seperate boards, but you should always look this up. Best is to Google your TV provider, the card name and the TV backend you're going to use and see if you can find something about compatibility across the three of them.