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    Watching OTA off my laptop

    thanks for all your suggestions. i will look into all your links.
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    Watching OTA off my laptop

    Does anyone know how to hook up an HD tuner to a laptop? I have a Samsung T451 tuner that I use with my HD-ready Sony TV. Just for kicks, I want to see if I can watch OTA off my laptop screen. The tuner has a 15-pin (female) connector for computer monitor setup. My Dell laptop also has a 15-pin...
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    Hughes e86 OTA problem

    Thanks arxaw. I'll check it out.
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    Hughes e86 OTA problem

    So if my tuner is heat-damaged, would i still be able to view channels coming from a digital source? i figure the damage would just incapacitate the entire unit. Yes, this is a used e86. Btw, I should also mention that I am using an indoor RCA antenna. Like I said, the antenna works great...
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    Hughes e86 OTA problem

    Thanks Bulbman2 and arxaw for your response. After fiddling around with the setup I was able to do a scan. My question now is why can't I view any of the Analog channels? I can view a few select Digital channels, but none of the Analog. I have a Samsung SIR-T451 hooked up to another hdtv and...
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    Hughes e86 OTA problem

    budda, you mentioned input selections for cable, ant 1, ant 2. i can't find where to make these selections. i think my problem is that i'm stuck in cable tv mode, but i don't subscribe to cable service and i just want to use my e86 for OTA only. so i want to select ant 1, right? how do i do...
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    Hughes e86 OTA problem

    rjrigo, is it alright with you to call you and ask how Bulbman2 solve your problem? i think i may have the same problem too with my e86 for OTA only.