how do I record fm radio?

[kayak4ever]

My cableco Rogers rebroadcasts 20 FM channels as digital QAM and I manually added the stations I want using config.exe and just use the TV guide to record programs I listen to. They are ac3 audio and sound great via the pch. I would never back to the poor quality on the pvr 150.

Martin

Would it be possible for you send me the code numbers for the digital FM stations (i.e. a screenshot of the page in the config that has the numbers to be entered)? Without even thinking of the FM stations, I was unable to get the program that locates the qam stations to work on my computer (i.e. it worked but as it scanned for channels, it never found any). I am particularly interested in recording certain shows on CBCRadio1.

[mvallevand]

Would it be possible for you send me the code numbers for the digital FM stations (i.e. a screenshot of the page in the config that has the numbers to be entered)? Without even thinking of the FM stations, I was unable to get the program that locates the qam stations to work on my computer (i.e. it worked but as it scanned for channels, it never found any). I am particularly interested in recording certain shows on CBCRadio1.

"As It Happens" I can do that but since you are having trouble with QAM, before changing your GB-PVR configuration I suggest you install TSReader and see if you can get the channel. Rogers in their infinite wisdom use non-standard frequencies in the FM spectrum for rebroadcasting FM and if you have a weak signal or you are leaking in OTA FM you won't get it.

So, download TReader Lite install it for the HVR 1600 QAM and try and tune by frequency to 91 Mhz. If you don't see the GB-PVR won't work if you do I will give you the setting from Program 52.

BTW you are lucky you caught me. I you ask me a question outside the MVP forums, don't expect a replay without a PM pointing to the message.

Martin

[mvallevand]

I downloaded tsreader lite and it seem to be working great - all sorts of numbers and such on the screen with a signal strength of -1000 for 91. However, I don't hear anything and this could be something like I didn't direct it to use the speakers in the tv that are hooked up to the computer.

Actually TSReader isn't a player and all I cared about was that you did get the signal on 91Mhz (not channel 91 BTW), I didn't want to waste your time. What you would need to do to complete this is go into the config program and manually add this entry under the HVR 1600 QAM tuner

Channel Name Radio One
Tuning Request T:121,0,0~P:52~V:0~A:548~PMT:455

I can't listen live in PVRX2 (I can on the PCH) but I can listen to recordings, and if you get no sound you may need to install an AC3 Filter, although I actually don't have one.

I have trying to figure out how to get these to play in mvpmc but I'm having trouble.

(I'm pasting part of your reply here, I just needed the PM to alert me.)

Martin