Comcast and OTA but only one input

[elwormo]

I just purchased a SAMSUNG SIR-T451 ATSC HDTV TERRESTRIAL TUNER. I have a silver sensor antenna iun the attic that is pulling in 5 channels nicely. Question is how do I run my comcast (basic cable)signal in as well so I get both OTA HD and standard cable channels all using one input/remote? Is this doable or do I have to use two inputs and swap back over from my ant input on my tv to my dvi input on my tv everytime?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[Dknow]

I'm 99% sure that you'll have to switch inputs because last time I checked, cable boxes didn't have OTA tuners. If that is a problem switch to Satellite HD, their boxes seamlessly incorporate OTA channels and have built-in tuners. The OTA channels also show up in the guide and have info as well.

 

[rcbridge]

Buy an a/b switch.

 

[mdonnelly]

... If that is a problem switch to Satellite HD, their boxes seamlessly incorporate OTA channels and have built-in tuners. ...

That could change when the DBS providers start doing local digital off the satellite. The FCC should mandate ATSC tuners for all cable and DBS receivers.

 

[elwormo]

A/B switch...yuk I guess i will use two inputs so I can switch from my remote

 

[Carl B]

Many modern TVs provide an Antenna A and an Antenna B hookup for just your situation. Check your TV owner's manual for possible hookup configurations.

 

[elwormo]

Ya thats the plan, plug my basic coax cable from comcast into my TV in coax input A then hook the OTA tuner up to DVI/optic sound. Only problem is I will have to switch inputs from dvi to ant-A for all channels unlike when I was on direct tv when the menu flowed from OTA to regular dish. I'm suprised the samsung tuner doesnt have a coax input in the back so you can scroll through channels from basic cable and what you receive on OTA antenna.