[linux-dvb] Re: Hauppauge Nova-T scanning problem

[David Bull <linuxtv@uk-dave.com>]

John Murdoch wrote:

> On Sun, 18 Jul 2004 23:18:36 +0200, Robert Schlabbach wrote:
>
>  
> > From: "David Bull"
> >    
> > > # Sudbury
> > > # T freq bw fec_hi fec_lo mod transmission-mode guard-interval hierarchy
> > > T 850000000 8MHz 2/3 NONE QAM64 2k 1/32 NONE
> > >      
> > Transmitters in the UK use +/- 1/6 MHz offsets. Unfortunately, the offset
> > information is hard to come by. So you'll have to try out
> >
> > 849833333
> > 850166667
> >
> > one of thouse should work...
> >    
> Going by this document, there is no offset required on Mux #2 (Ch68):
>
> http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/reception_advice/dtt_pocket_guide_2-8.pdf
>
> Personally, I use Mux #1 for scanning initially, as it tends to have better signal quality (since it is used for carrying Freeview box software updates). Mux #2 tends to break up in bad weather for me.
>
> John
>
>  
Am I correct in thinking that the "tuning failed" errors do not have
anything to do with not being able to receive a signal, or do they?
I have had the card working in a Windows 98 box, but it was a while ago.
From what I remember I think I got a slightly stronger signal from
channel 68.

- David