I have NO network OTA channels available to me. That means I have NO ABC, NBC, CBS, or Fox programming. If I order my local cable co.'s basic broadcast lineup, can I run the cable into my Voom box and surf between my locals and Voom's programming seamlessly? Or would I have to switch inputs on my tv every time I wanted to watch them? I did notice a bunch of extra cable inputs on the back of the Voom receiver, so I'm hoping a seamless merge between the two is possible.
If I sign up for my local cable co.'s basic lineup, can I run it through the Voom box
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Nope!
Think about it. The V* STB is a Sat and and OTA tuner, not a cable tuner. No QAM capabilities.
Think about it. The V* STB is a Sat and and OTA tuner, not a cable tuner. No QAM capabilities.
I called a CSR and was told this works, called another two days later-same answer. They lied it doesn't decode basic cable.
But my Sony HD box for DirecTV does. It's a nice feature when your service is missing many channels.
But my Sony HD box for DirecTV does. It's a nice feature when your service is missing many channels.
Neutron said:
But atleast I could watch a Simpons episode, my local news, and the Olympics (live)
vinnyv07 said:
I sent that very question to Wilt and he said no. They have no plans to add QAM to the next Voom boxes.
I went out the next day and bought a Sony HD box and re-subbed to DTV. Can't wait for Voom.
vinnyv07 said:
Wilt indicated it would not payoff for them.
My box is a Sony HD-SAT300, there the 200's and 100's on ebay. The 100 has no DVI, though. The PQ is cool it will show the QAM channel snumber but it doesn't list the shows. Still great though.
bnl107 said:
You can do this seamlessly with a TiVO. It has an input for satellite and an input for cable/antenna, and the box integrates the two with an integrated program guide. It works really well. You'll have to switch inputs to see content in HD though (the TiVO will convert HD to (very crisp and clear) SD).
Plus, TiVO is only $99 now with their current rebate promo. It's a great deal...
One of the cool things about having an HD receiver with a QAM tuner built in is that if you plug the cable line directly into the ANT coax in the back....you will get Analog and all Ch's that are in QAM which are usually local Ch's in HD. VOOM should rethink their position on that. It is clearly a benefit of an HD receiver to have a QAM tuner built in. Alot of new HDTV's have QAM tuners now. Mine doesn't..though.Neutron said:
