So what are you picking up with DVB-T2?

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Bought the PCTV Nanostick T2 and except for SABC1,2,3 and eTV, I'm picking up TBN, another religious channel, Tshwane TV and I think one more useless channel which I can't remember the name of, by using only the indoor antenna that came with it. Am I missing some nice channels by not using a decent antenna or is that what everybody else is picking up?
 
Goobie said:
Bought the PCTV Nanostick T2 and except for SABC1,2,3 and eTV, I'm picking up TBN, another religious channel, Tshwane TV and I think one more useless channel which I can't remember the name of, by using only the indoor antenna that came with it. Am I missing some nice channels by not using a decent antenna or is that what everybody else is picking up?
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That is all...
 
Does anyone know where we can get a copy of SANS 862:2012? AFAIK it's available to the public. Can't find it anywhere.
 
I have noticed a new sentech test channel. I hope this means there is a new channel comming.
 
Its a strange line-up, with Lesotho TV and E Africa on there.
Also noticed Koowee on the DStv multiplex is not encrypted.
 
Roamer said:
Its a strange line-up, with Lesotho TV and E Africa on there.
Also noticed Koowee on the DStv multiplex is not encrypted.
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How are the multiplex's divided? I know there are two at the moment, one on 50 and one on 38. Are ETV and MC sharing a multiplex?
 
If I don't pick up the Lesotho TV/E Africa stuff does that mean I have to do something with the antenna, or is it simply not on my transmitter?
 
Goobie said:
If I don't pick up the Lesotho TV/E Africa stuff does that mean I have to do something with the antenna, or is it simply not on my transmitter?
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Not on your transmitter.

Those community channels are area specific. In JHB you get Soweto TV and in CT you get CTV.
 
Goobie said:
Bought the PCTV Nanostick T2 and except for SABC1,2,3 and eTV, I'm picking up TBN, another religious channel, Tshwane TV and I think one more useless channel which I can't remember the name of, by using only the indoor antenna that came with it. Am I missing some nice channels by not using a decent antenna or is that what everybody else is picking up?
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Goobie, Where did you did you get the PCTV Nanostick T2 from? I can't seem to find a retailer in SA that stocks it.

Does anyone know of a resource stating exactly where DVB-T2 is actively broadcasting? I am in Observatory, Cape Town.
 
Just found this
SA: Statement by the Department of Communications, on digital television broadcasting (12/04/2012)

As at 31 March 2012, Sentech had achieved 60% digital signal coverage of the population coverage with all provinces at 30% or more population coverage. In effect, 96% of Gauteng, 92% of North West, 73% of Western Cape, 33% of Mpumalanga, 31% of Eastern Cape, 46% of Free State, 30% of the Northern Cape, 45% of Kwazulu Natal and 59% of the Limpopo population are covered,” said Sentech CEO, Dr Setumo Mohapi.
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OK I take my words back, Sentech has a whole resource on this...... http://www.sentech.co.za/content/dtt

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So it seems that Cape Town is fully covered. Can anyone recommend a decent USB DVB-T2 tuner that I can use on my HTPC?
 
Edduck said:
Goobie, Where did you did you get the PCTV Nanostick T2 from? I can't seem to find a retailer in SA that stocks it.

Does anyone know of a resource stating exactly where DVB-T2 is actively broadcasting? I am in Observatory, Cape Town.
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Picked one up in the UK during a recent trip.
 
In Pretoria yet

Interesting... Anyone picking up channels in Pretoria yet?
 
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