Elgato EyeTV for DTT

Hi Jon,
The app itself looks very good and seems to be well thought out,and the definition and general picture quality is very good (when you can get a picture!) even in full screen mode , however (and I guess this depends on local reception) the picture is totally unwatchable due to constant breaking up and freezing.

Before buying EyeTV for DTT I checked my reception here , (for UK). No problems.
TV reception `round these parts is very good so I thought I`d be up and running in no time.
After installing soft/hardware and performing the autotune function (it tuned into all the available channels no problem) I hooked it up to my rooftop aerial expecting reasonable results. Not so . The picture hardly moved and cracked and popped.
EyeTV for DTT has a window for checking signal integrity.It showed signal strength topping out at 75% and signal quality 45%. When I plug the aerial back into the TV the picture is perfect.
Draw your own conclusion.
Short of buying a new rooftop aerial , I`m stumped.

it`s boxed ready for return at the moment but I will give it another try when I have time.Maybe it was freak atmospheric conditions or something.
Shame. I really like the look and idea of the product.

Hope this helps

Parky

Jon, with the supplied aerial I get virtually no signal at all. I also tried the aerial from a portable TV, that yielded something (what i couldn`t tell you).
The portable TV also gets good reception

It seems the only way to know for sure is to try it. But be prepared , unpack carefully
ready for return.

I`m going to do a bit more research re reception in my area. I don`t want to put people off unnecessarily , as I say I like the product.

Cheers Parky

Always look on the bright side of life .........................

Post back when you`ve given it a try.

Parky

Jon,
My main telly is on cable (blueyonder). However I still have the analogue rooftop aerial, which as i said works perfectly.The distance from wall to box is about 15ft , the physical condition of the cable/antenna is difficult to judge, without getting onto the roof ( exterior access only).Pehaps as the quote below says I need to upgrade my aerial

"Digital terrestrial television (DTT) involves digital signals being transmitted via a viewer’s existing rooftop aerial (some homes will need to upgrade their aerials).
About 75 per cent of homes in the UK are able to receive digital television in this way". quote from skyinteractive site.

[It could be that the digital signal in your area isn't too good...]

You could be right.

Of course the irony in all this is that i hardly ever watch TV (Coronation St, Big Brother et al yawn...........)

Anyway, i think you should go for it, after all you can return it. (i bought mine from Apple online store)

Good Luck

Parky

Thanks iFelix,

I think I`ve come to the same conclusion.

Hmmm..more expense for the sake of the occasional/rare good prog.

Cheers Parky

IFelix,

I`m using the G5. The 410 is another £100.
..........Hmmm what started out as a whim, "telly on the Mac! cool" has made me
examine my senses.......as my Dad used to say "what do you want to watch that bl**dy gogglebox for, theres never nuthin` on it"

I`ll keep you posted

Parky