v1.3.7 multi-record question

[topperdude]

Our local cable company transmits the PSIP data for the HD/QAM channels. This makes it lot easier to map the channels using their virtual channel number and name (e.g. 2-1 tpt-HD, 10.1 KTTC-HD, etc).

However, I wonder:
a) Is there a way to get the actual frequencies (88.1, 88.6, etc) that these channels are transmitted in?
b) Will I be able to use the multi-record feature in 1.3.7 since the virtual channel numbers (2.1, 10.1 etc) are different than the actual frequencies (88.1, 88.6, etc)?

Not sure if I used the right terminology, but I hope I explained what I would like to do clearly enough.

Would appreciate any thoughts/feedback.

Thanks,
-Topper

[whurlston]

a) Is there a way to get the actual frequencies (88.1, 88.6, etc) that these channels are transmitted in?

Once you map them, the tuning string will contain the frequency (T:<frequency>). You can also open the scan*.cache file in notepad and view the tuning strings.

b) Will I be able to use the multi-record feature in 1.3.7 since the virtual channel numbers (2.1, 10.1 etc) are different than the actual frequencies (88.1, 88.6, etc)?

Yes. Multirecord uses the frequency.

[topperdude]

Once you map them, the tuning string will contain the frequency (T:<frequency>). You can also open the scan*.cache file in notepad and view the tuning strings.

Yes. Multirecord uses the frequency.

Cool - thanks for the quick reply!

-Topper

[topperdude]

So, as I prepare to upgrade to 1.3.11 hopefully this weekend, I finally got around to looking up the frequencies as described by whurlston above and it appears my local Fox station broadcasts on 83.3 and the local NBC on 82.1.

Wondering if I will be able to record shows on these channels simultaneously or would I need to get a second QAM-capable card for that?

Thanks!
-Topper