I tried a few last month (a K-world USB tuner and some off brand from CompUSA) with Walmart's "Best" indoor amplified "HDTV"antenna (Phillps). I could barely get a blip on the signal strength , let alone a picture. Antennaweb indicates that i should have a few stations in my vicinity but the results so far indicate otherwise.

Looking for suggestions for positive results for software based tuners.

I'm also considering a cheap voom reciever, .. can the image be resized using this gadget? How's the quality?


Thanks

Not sure what you mean by software based tuners. I'm assuming you mean software controlled hardware tuners.

Either way, I know that digital tuners are VERY sensitive WRT signal strength and quality. Your best bet is to get an antenna installer to check out signal strengths. I checked out some prices recently and the basic digital strength meter cost $1600Aus

Check Antenna web again and make sure you're using the antenna type they suggest.

Signals have to really strong for an indoor antenna to work, you really need a roof mounted yagi to work past 25 miles. Even if AntennaWeb says you can get the signal a two story house or big tree can be enough to kill you chances at getting the line of site that you need.

that's probably what's happening

oh well ......

I am using the Hauppage HVR-950 ($100 CompUSA). It is a small USB device that will accept the ATSC (HD) signal. You will need to purchase a good exterior mounted antenna. The ant will need to be mounted at the highest point for best results.

http://www.checkhd.com/aw/welcome.aspx

Check out the above website. They have good resources that help determine the proper antenna. You can usually find a good prefessional grade antenna for about $100. Total HD investment $200. Not bad...

Hope this helps.

Try one of these.

DIY HD Antenna

As far as ATSC tuners go, I'm currently using a Dvico Fusion 5 RT Lite and it works well. Other alternatives are the Vbox Cateyes ATS-150, Avermedia A180, ATI 650 (I believe it's called the TV Wonder 650), Hauppauge HDR-950.

Your problem is probably the antenna. Outdoor antennas work much better than indoor antennas. I like the DB2 or DB4, but I'm currently using QAM so I don't need an antenna.

I had the Dvico Fusion Lite and I had nothing but problems with it yes I had read the reviews and it said it was a great card but I guess my computer and it didnt get along because it just stuttered the whole time only the analog channels worked. So I purchased a new on On Air GT its USB and I love it havent had one problem. Plus its USB so I can use it on my laptop also. Thats just my 2 cents other have loved there Fusion just as Lothar.