[linux-dvb] Re: DVB-t

[Tim ODriscoll <tim@StokePogesWay.demon.co.uk>]

On Thu, 7 Mar 2002 mocm@metzlerbros.de wrote:
> Tim ODriscoll writes:
>  >
>  > Forgive the newbie question, but you mention a 'full' DVB-t card? I was
>  > only aware of the one type, that receives free-to-air digital broadcasts.
>  >
>  > Is there another type, that perhaps can take one of the smart-cards to
>  > receive pay channels in the UK?
>  >
>
> Full card refers to a card with MPEG decoder (i.e. av711x chip) on
> board. Those also usually have a connector for a CI interface.
> Although there seem to be new cards coming out which have no MPEG
> decoder but do have a CI interface.
> Since the British pay TV channels AFAIK don't use CI interfaces, you
> probably won't see those in GB.
>
> Marcus
>

Thanks for clearing that up for me.

Cheers,

Tim




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