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Hi, I tried searching, but can't find what I'm looking for. Are there any Set-top DVRs (PRRs) with internal HDD or provisions for external HDD (either is acceptable) that can record BOTH NTSC (SD) and ATSC (HD) OTA shows?
Let me explain. I have a motor home, and many places I travel only have NTSC (analog) signal, usually a repeater for a station in a major city too far to receive directly. I would like to be able to record network shows, whether they are on one of these low power NTSC analog channels or on a normal ATSC (HD-Digital) channel. I have not been able to find such a device. Many allow pass-through of NTSC but not recording of it. Some allow recording NTSC off cable (QAM) signals, but I don't think that will work for me. I've never had cable so not certain. I do have Dish Satellite in the coach, and have capability of recording Digital (ASTC only) channels if they are strong enough for the Dish box to see. The Dish Box seems to be far less sensitive than any of my tv tuners, so this is not always an option. I don't want to change my local Dish channels because I have 4 DRVs at home recording while I'm gone, and don't want to forfeit that functionality.
So, are there any such boxes out there? I do not want to go with a HTPC setup either. Too much space and trouble in a motor home. I would also prefer one that doesn't require subscription service or ongoing expenses after the original box purchase. I don't need sophisticated EPGs since I'll be moving around to different locations, and therefore different channel numbers and time zones for the shows, so things like auto recording of series is not necessary. I day to two guide with ability to program 24-48 hours ahead would be fine.
Let me explain. I have a motor home, and many places I travel only have NTSC (analog) signal, usually a repeater for a station in a major city too far to receive directly. I would like to be able to record network shows, whether they are on one of these low power NTSC analog channels or on a normal ATSC (HD-Digital) channel. I have not been able to find such a device. Many allow pass-through of NTSC but not recording of it. Some allow recording NTSC off cable (QAM) signals, but I don't think that will work for me. I've never had cable so not certain. I do have Dish Satellite in the coach, and have capability of recording Digital (ASTC only) channels if they are strong enough for the Dish box to see. The Dish Box seems to be far less sensitive than any of my tv tuners, so this is not always an option. I don't want to change my local Dish channels because I have 4 DRVs at home recording while I'm gone, and don't want to forfeit that functionality.
So, are there any such boxes out there? I do not want to go with a HTPC setup either. Too much space and trouble in a motor home. I would also prefer one that doesn't require subscription service or ongoing expenses after the original box purchase. I don't need sophisticated EPGs since I'll be moving around to different locations, and therefore different channel numbers and time zones for the shows, so things like auto recording of series is not necessary. I day to two guide with ability to program 24-48 hours ahead would be fine.