Michael Krufky wrote: > Markus Rechberger wrote: > >>> The answer is, no. Unfortunately, the Xceive XC3028 silicon tuner is >>> unable to receive QAM256 digital streams. >>> >> QAM64 is also used by some cableproviders (eg. in Germany), so seems >> like it should be possible to get a part of it supported, though we >> still lack the firmware for this mode. Also the xceive Product spec >> says "Supports all digital TV standards: >> ATSC, DVB-T, ISDB-T, DMB-T, DVB-C" >> > > The Xceive XC3028 supports ATSC, yes... but it does not support > QAM256. QAM256 is used by most cable television providers within the > US. It is true, however, that some rare cable providers use QAM64. > Given the correct firmware, the xc3028 should be able to receive those > streams and the lgdt3303 should be able to demodulate them. > Unfortunately, this will be tough to test within the USA, unless you > know for sure that your cable company uses QAM64. > > As an aside to this conversation, it appears that DViCO is about to release two new products, for the Korean & N.A market space, that are Xceive based. - http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/kor/Products/ATSCnano.aspx - http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/kor/Products/FusionHDTV5PCInano.aspx I find it funny that DViCO is actually taking a step backwards (i.e. not bringing out another product that supports the digital cable spectrum for these markets). In any regard, they seem to be well aware of this: - http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/KOR/Products/ProductsComparison.aspx Cheers _______________________________________________ linux-dvb mailing list linux-dvb@xxxxxxxxxxx http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linux-dvb
