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[linux-dvb] Re: New UK DVB-T channels testing



> 
> Hello,
> 
> If UK DVB-T users haven't discovered this yet, the three "dead" multiplexes 
> (B, C and D) have come alive again all over the UK - using QAM 16, and Code 
> Rate 3/4.
> 
> Service Information is being broadcast for the new channels that will launch 
> officially on 30th October.
> 
> In addition, Mux B (the BBC's new Mux) is currently broadcasting some BBC 
> radio stations (including Five Live, 1Xtra and 6Music).
> 
> The other three multiplexes are still using the old QAM 64 parameters, but at 
> least Mux 1 (the BBC's oriiginal mux) will switch to QAM 16 at some point in 
> the near future.  This gives a much more stable reception, but with a 
> decrease in bandwidth (24Mbit/s to 18 Mbit/s).
> 
> The CVS versions of dvbtune and dvbstream allow you to specify the qam and 
> code rate on the command-line.  see http://sourceforge.net/project/dvbtools/

I am rather new to this. Can you give me example command lines for dvbstream
to receive these? And what the format of the channels.conf file is would be
useful too... there doesnt seemt o be a FAQ...

Justin


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