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30rock · 24-03-10, 08:52 AM

Hi

new here i know this is more than likely a well used topic ? i live in Uk i am trying to get my head round DVB-C capture for VM channels only issue is i cannot seem to find DVB-c card anywhere.I am not looking to burst my bank account on this and as i am new to this type of thing i am looking for all the help i can get.I know what to do regarding encoding & uploading.But the stores i have tried only seem to stock DVB-T / DVB-S cards ?
So does anyone know of a good low priced DVB-c card & i believe i also need a card reader as well ?

in other words Help

Confused Stu · 24-03-10, 09:32 PM

DVB-C cards have always been difficult to find in this country as, although not technically illegal, they are against all UK cable companies terms and conditions to use, so the market has always been limited to say the least!

That said, save your money. If your area has not currently changed to Nagra3, it will do very soon. As soon as it hits, it means you will only be able to get channels 1-5 on any DVB-C setup and any money you spend on CAMs, Funcards, card programmers and CAM programmers will have been wasted.

Buy a freeview (DVB-T) card, it will be cheaper than any DVB-C card would be and you'll be able to get more channels out of it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

30rock · 24-03-10, 09:59 PM

Cheers mate appreciate your help on this matter

Pepi · 14-05-10, 12:36 PM

With regards to the first and second post i to am wanting to watch all my channels through my pc. and was wondering if it will be possible to do this once they change it. or is this just a pipe dream.
And on that note does this mean that the eurvox receivers will no longer work???

Rick · 14-05-10, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepi

With regards to the first and second post i to am wanting to watch all my channels through my pc. and was wondering if it will be possible to do this once they change it. or is this just a pipe dream.
And on that note does this mean that the eurvox receivers will no longer work???

For your first question, see post 2 in this thread.

As far as your eurovox goes, when n3 hits your area it's gone.

reddiesel · 14-05-10, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepi

With regards to the first and second post i to am wanting to watch all my channels through my pc. and was wondering if it will be possible to do this once they change it. or is this just a pipe dream.
And on that note does this mean that the eurvox receivers will no longer work???

No afraid not N3 is secure, card sharing is possible with the right receiver, use the search button if you need more info on that.

24-03-10, 08:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
30rock Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Virgin Media channels on Pc Hi new here i know this is more than likely a well used topic ? i live in Uk i am trying to get my head round DVB-C capture for VM channels only issue is i cannot seem to find DVB-c card anywhere.I am not looking to burst my bank account on this and as i am new to this type of thing i am looking for all the help i can get.I know what to do regarding encoding & uploading.But the stores i have tried only seem to stock DVB-T / DVB-S cards ? So does anyone know of a good low priced DVB-c card & i believe i also need a card reader as well ? in other words Help

24-03-10, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Confused Stu Confused but learning Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 310 Thanks: 47 Thanked 89 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Virgin Media channels on Pc DVB-C cards have always been difficult to find in this country as, although not technically illegal, they are against all UK cable companies terms and conditions to use, so the market has always been limited to say the least! That said, save your money. If your area has not currently changed to Nagra3, it will do very soon. As soon as it hits, it means you will only be able to get channels 1-5 on any DVB-C setup and any money you spend on CAMs, Funcards, card programmers and CAM programmers will have been wasted. Buy a freeview (DVB-T) card, it will be cheaper than any DVB-C card would be and you'll be able to get more channels out of it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. __________________ Why can't we use paid subscription cards in our DVB-C PCs?

24-03-10, 09:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
30rock Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Virgin Media channels on Pc Cheers mate appreciate your help on this matter

14-05-10, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pepi Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Virgin Media channels on Pc With regards to the first and second post i to am wanting to watch all my channels through my pc. and was wondering if it will be possible to do this once they change it. or is this just a pipe dream. And on that note does this mean that the eurvox receivers will no longer work???

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