[mythtvnz] Sourcing DVB-S cards

[OpenMedia Support]

Nick & Ann Read wrote:

>Alan, I'm keen to buy a DVB-S or -T card from dvbshop sometime soon if you
>want to combine postage (split the $70 cost). I've got a credit card :-)
>Anyone else?
>
>Steve, when do you anticipate having stock? Is there really anything to
>confirm technically? I'm just assuming standard DVB-S and DVB-T will work ok,
>based on current test transmissions.
>  
>
Ah now here is the interesting one. There is a chance we might need
DVB-S2 cards rather than straight DVB-S for Optus D1. It depends. I
heard that some channels in Europe you can only get with DVB-S2.

With terrestial most DVB-T cards should be OK as  the existing DVB-T
cards in the UK work with both the current Freeview feeds and the new
H264 test feeds. I know my DVB-T unit works really well with the current
test transmissions.

Thankfully they haven't suggested a CAM for the DVB-S transmissions
which simplifies the cards quite a lot.

As to price, I doubt I can beat a big joint order at the moment. Local
suppliers cost price to me is well over NZ$100 ex GST. Going direct to
the manufacturer is Ok if I have sufficient orders.

Steve

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