Need a ATSC tuner - Blu-ray Forum

blitz6speed · 02-04-2008, 05:36 PM

My dad got a new 1080p LCD but has no tuner in it, so looking for a tuner with HDMI or Component out for the local channels in HD, want one for 100 bux or less. Any suggestions?

BStecke · 02-04-2008, 05:38 PM

Wal-Mart sold one last I knew . . . it had a pretty cheesy remote, but it worked (I "rented" one for the Super Bowl a few years ago

).

crackinhedz · 02-04-2008, 05:41 PM

does he have directv or dishnetwork? because an external antenna can connect through them...not sure about cable boxes though?

blitz6speed · 02-04-2008, 05:55 PM

Yah i looked at walmart but couldnt find one. He has dish network but only the standard receiver, and he doesnt want the HD receiver at his place, just a ATSC tuner to get the news and wheel of fortune in HD.

Chocolatejas · 02-04-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

does he have directv or dishnetwork? because an external antenna can connect through them...not sure about cable boxes though?

How does this work?

crackinhedz · 02-04-2008, 06:10 PM

HDTV Tuner ($65)

crackinhedz · 02-04-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocolatejas

How does this work?

You would need the HD receiver for dish or directtv.

Like in my situation I have dishnetwork, but in my area I cannot get local HD channels, so thankfully I can connect an hd antenna and get free over the air signals. I would have been pissed if I could not see the game last night in HD.

blitz6speed · 02-04-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

HDTV Tuner ($65)

Perfect. Thanks! Wish it was HDMI, but beggers cant be choosers lol.

slayer3113 · 02-04-2008, 06:53 PM

Hey man please keep us updated on how this looks and works. I might pick one up also since i have "free" cable, but wouldnt mind getting some OTA HD CHANNELS. My tv also doesnt have a built in tuner.

02-04-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	Need a ATSC tuner My dad got a new 1080p LCD but has no tuner in it, so looking for a tuner with HDMI or Component out for the local channels in HD, want one for 100 bux or less. Any suggestions?

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02-04-2008, 05:38 PM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Wal-Mart sold one last I knew . . . it had a pretty cheesy remote, but it worked (I "rented" one for the Super Bowl a few years ago ).

02-04-2008, 05:41 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	does he have directv or dishnetwork? because an external antenna can connect through them...not sure about cable boxes though?

02-04-2008, 05:55 PM	#4
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	Yah i looked at walmart but couldnt find one. He has dish network but only the standard receiver, and he doesnt want the HD receiver at his place, just a ATSC tuner to get the news and wheel of fortune in HD.

02-04-2008, 06:10 PM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	HDTV Tuner ($65)

02-04-2008, 06:53 PM	#9
slayer3113 Member Member since:Jun 2007	Hey man please keep us updated on how this looks and works. I might pick one up also since i have "free" cable, but wouldnt mind getting some OTA HD CHANNELS. My tv also doesnt have a built in tuner.

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