QAM Channels? Voom?

[leejp]

Hi...

My parents are considering a LCD Flat Panel as their kitchen TV set. Before I spring for a set with a cablecard slot (big premium over the sets with just a QAM tuner), what channels are available via the QAM tuner? I understand the scrambled premium sets are not... but are channels like YES and the VOOM channels available via the QAM tuner?

Is there a listing of the QAM HD channels for the NY Hudson Valley region (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess)?

 

[goaliebob99]

It depends on the system, but usally its only the local channels and thats it.

 

[leejp]

It depends on the system, but usally its only the local channels and thats it.

Dang!

This whole tuner/settop box/cablecard mess... could they make it any more difficult and complicated for the consumer?

 

[HDugan]

I too have contemplated a change to a cablecard set. But I hear alot of complaints about the cards...just getting a box adds stability and doesn't cost much more than the card.

 

[leejp]

I too have contemplated a change to a cablecard set. But I hear alot of complaints about the cards...just getting a box adds stability and doesn't cost much more than the card.

Sure... but now I have to figure out how to install the box on my wall mounted LCD. I fished the coax and ac, where/how I place the box is going to be a pain in the A$$.

 

[RemyM]

Sure... but now I have to figure out how to install the box on my wall mounted LCD. I fished the coax and ac, where/how I place the box is going to be a pain in the A$$.

You could always get the IR Extender http://retail.sciatl.com/ and then you can put the box in a cabinet or closet. You just place the "eye" on the TV, mine works great.