Hi all . . .
I want to resurrect this thread for some short advice on getting OTA tv into XBMC. Is this possible? Is there some plug-in that allows it?
I suppose firstly I should advise you that I am running Windows 7, and that I have an open PCI-e slot in my computer. I am cutting the cord from the cablebox, so I will have ZERO cable signal coming in. I am looking for the best recommendation for hardware which will allow me to receive live over-the-air television signals (ATSC?), and watch through my HTPC. (Mostly, I want it for local news, etc . . . otherwise I would download any content via USENET ? )
I'm assuming that since I will not have a cable signal that I cannot use something like HDHomeRun ?
Do I need mythtv or mediaportal?? If so, can I run this on the same box as my XBMC?
I'm guessing that I will not be able to receive QAM without cable company's signal . . . correct assumption?
Could anyone give me some advice to this end? Is there additional configuration required other than simply installing the device?
Is there recording available?
I am sorry to have so many questions, but I am having great difficulty finding any answers in this massive forum. About the most information I have gleaned from the forum came from one post by PoofyHairGuy - which I am greatful for . . .
http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=656886&postcount=4
Any help in providing answers or showing me links to good answers would be tremendously helpful.
Thanks in advance.