[opendtv] Pinnacle Introduces USB ATSC Tuner Stick
- From: "John Shutt" <shuttj@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "OpenDTV" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:34:38 -0400
Courtesy of Don Lung's RF Report:
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<http://www.tvtechnology.com/dlrf/one.php?id=1417>
Pinnacle Introduces USB ATSC Tuner Stick
Over the past 18 months several companies have introduced USB ATSC
receivers. The first units were relatively small external boxes. Recently
even smaller USB ATSC tuners the size of large USB thumb drives have entered
the market, as noted in previous issues of RF Report. However, the Pinnacle
PCTV HD Pro Stick is the first tuner I've seen from an established PC tuner
manufacturer with widespread retail presence.
The PCTV HD Pro Stick information on Pinnacle's Web site did not mention
what chip set it was using, although unlike the ARTEC T14 it does receive
both analog NTSC and digital ATSC broadcasts. Price is $129, compared with
$99 for the FujiPlus USB stick tuner and the $149 DVICO FusionHDTV5 USB Gold
that have similar features.
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Going to the Pinnacle website, at:
<http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV+Tuners/PCTV+Analog_Digital+PVR/PCTV+HD+Pro+Stick>
One finds this caveat at the bottom of the page, in fine print, and in a
lighter shade of gray:
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* ATSC, the new digital broadcast standard, is now available in many areas
of the United States. ATSC reception is dependent on many factors. The
provided antenna will allow reception in areas where there is a good ATSC
signal. In regions or rooms where the signal is not strong, an amplified
rooftop antenna will be required. It is generally not possible to receive an
ATSC signal while en route (e.g. in a car or train). Please consult with
your local reseller or go to www.antennaweb.org for more information on
areas covered and optimizing your reception.
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"It is generally not possible to receive an ATSC signal while en route (e.g.
in a car or train)" Ya think?
John Shutt
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