Most of the unencrypted QAM 64 or 256 multiplexes on cable are extremely low-pass filtered NTSC or SDI signals compressed digitally to fit up to 12 programs in a single 6 mHz channel. No attempt to bring you quality, just quantity. On a 19 inch TV who can tell? Richard Hollandsworth wrote: >LG site says it also receives unencrypted QAM, which might be useful for >recording local HD channels, as well as any analog channels on Basic Cable. >So a cable only user might find it useful to expand their channel selection >beyond just the locals, without incurring outrageous monthly fees. >Significant step above an on-air NTSC-only TIVO.... > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.