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    Need help and suggestions regarding TV tuner card

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bobob, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. bobob

    bobob Notebook Enthusiast

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    HI All,

    i have an old CRT TV right now hooked to rabbit ear antennae to get over the air channels.

    Now i am giving that TV away and dont want to spend big bucks on a hdtv.
    So i have been researching tv tuner cards but all the technical jargon and specs are confusing me.

    Can anyone suggest me a tv tuner card which would enable me to watch OTA channels on my PC?
    Will i be needing the antennae along with the tv tuner card?
    Also, when the broadcast goes digital next year, will the card work?

    Thanks
     
    bobob, Sep 9, 2008
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  2. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    You're looking for a card that can support analog NTSC and digital ATSC signals if you're looking for off-the-air channels both now and once the changeover occurs.
    Most kits come with a small antenna, but if you have a home antenna, it'd be more useful.
     
    TehSuigi, Sep 9, 2008
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