Two (FREE) ways of alternatively getting ROGERS HDTV for free!

[module]

Here I will list 2 ways in which you can get whatever Rogers offers on HDTV but for free with simple, inexpensive alternatives that can save you a bunch of money in the long run, plus its fun!


1) PCI DVB Card:

This is a PCI interaface card which goes into the PCI slot in your PC so that you can pick up the signal from a satellite dish and then stream it to your TV. No loss in quality or compression is lossed here, the stream feed is raw and uncensored, giving you the capabilities of sending an HDTV signal to your HDTV TV.

2) ATSC Antenna:

Buy a ATSC antenna, stick it on your roof and run the cable line directly to your HDTV tv, and pick up at least 35 HDTV channels ( no word of a lie).



If your interested in IDEA #2, ask me where to get the antennas I use, theyrs a place in scarborough that sells em for pretty cheap.

[Kwirky]

Of course, these only work if you're in an area that gets HDTV reception, and #2 works only if your TV has an ATSC tuner in it.

Otherwise, a good idea

[the one]

Here I will list 2 ways in which you can get whatever Rogers offers on HDTV but for free with simple, inexpensive alternatives that can save you a bunch of money in the long run, plus its fun!


1) PCI DVB Card:

This is a PCI interaface card which goes into the PCI slot in your PC so that you can pick up the signal from a satellite dish and then stream it to your TV. No loss in quality or compression is lossed here, the stream feed is raw and uncensored, giving you the capabilities of sending an HDTV signal to your HDTV TV.

2) ATSC Antenna:

Buy a ATSC antenna, stick it on your roof and run the cable line directly to your HDTV tv, and pick up at least 35 HDTV channels ( no word of a lie).



If your interested in IDEA #2, ask me where to get the antennas I use, theyrs a place in scarborough that sells em for pretty cheap.

I use a TERK HDTVa antenna with my Samsung for #2 above.. but no line of sight to the CN Tower = only CityTV HD lol (until I move)

[acg1978]

Hi,
Good tip but keep in mind that you are not exactly getting what Rogers/Bell offers you on HD. For example, you will NOT get TMN HD or TSN HD or any other specialty channels. You pretty much receive all networks though. I would personally recommend the channel master 4212. I live in Brampton, Ontario. I have been using this setup for the past couple of years and it works great!

[BananaWeed]

I have an Acer 3220A, and it doesn't have an ATSC tuner. Looks like I'd have to go with option#1, which is okay since I use my TV as a computer monitor as well.

What's the cheapest way for me to get free HDTV?

[kingsley]

Does the antenna work indoors?

[module]

They're are indoor antennas but its not the same.

[Kwirky]

I have an Acer 3220A, and it doesn't have an ATSC tuner. Looks like I'd have to go with option#1, which is okay since I use my TV as a computer monitor as well.

What's the cheapest way for me to get free HDTV?

Cheap, not sure if it's the cheapest: http://www.directcanada.com/products...ture=HAUPPAUGE

[HBP]

What would be better for me, running tv on a lappy...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-ATSC-HDTV-USB...QQcmdZViewItem

or

http://cgi.ebay.ca/USB-DIGITAL-TV-TU...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for any help... would I need anything else to make something like this work?

[budric]

That's pretty cool. I only have a computer. Do the DVB cards accept signal from an ATSC antena?

The satellite setup seems a lot more complicated to install.

Is there a quick way to check if I can get good signal from satellite or antena without buying lots of equipment?

[voided]

so for number 1 how exactly does this work...
I have rogers digital cable non HD... also have viewsonic monitor http://www.viewsonic.com/products/de...25wm/#features
it has DVI-D input that I currently use for everyday... how can I get free HDTV?

[budric]

The PCI DVB card goes into your computer. You install the drivers and use some program to show the video on your monitor through your computer using your regular video card connection to your monitor. You plug in the dish cable into the DVB card.

But I still don't know how to get the antenna set up.

[voided]

The PCI DVB card goes into your computer. You install the drivers and use some program to show the video on your monitor through your computer using your regular video card connection to your monitor. You plug in the dish cable into the DVB card.

But I still don't know how to get the antenna set up.

so you need to have a satellite dish? If so how does this get Rogers HDTV free?

[weedb0y]

the n00b OP is referreing to all HDTV as ROGERS HDTV lol

[Outsider]

so you need to have a satellite dish? If so how does this get Rogers HDTV free?

I have the same question.

I fail to see how the methods mentioned actually get you the Rogers HDTV for free!
Did I miss something?