PVR's

[Scott Allen]

On Wed Dec 21,2005 09:54:41 PM D. Hugh Redelmeier wrote:
> This one claims to support "unencrypted QAM 64 and QAM 256 Cable
> signals"; elsewhere it mentions supporting 8VSB too.  I wonder if
> our cable companies supply any?  Here is a note from the site:
> 
>  Is Cable/QAM supported?  The pcHDTV HD-3000 cards support the
>  three major types of cable transmissions-- 8VSB, QAM64 and QAM256.
>  It is possible however for cable companies to encrypt channels and
>  render the card unable to record some or all channels. Success
>  will depend on each cable company and how they distribute cable to
>  each neighborhood. On average in the US, 70% of cable is 
> unencrypted.
>  You may be able to find out exactly what is available in your area 
> at
>  avsforum.com's reception index

Rogers cable in Toronto encrypts all digital channels except few 
demo/promotional channels. I believe that it's the same with other 
Canadian cable providers.

This site is a good source of information:
<http://www.digitalhomecanada.com/>


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