Has anyone ever tried to run local cable through the ota input? My problem is I can’t pick up any ota channels without installing the large outdoor antenna (which I don’t want to do) . As discussed in other forums, I loose signal all the time when it gets cloudy. I end up missing all my shows on the local channels. I was thinking about getting the very basic package from my local cable company. I would like the run that through the ota port. In theory this should work but was just wondering if anyone has every done it successfully.
run local cable through ota input?
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The OTA input is an ATSC tuner which won't work with cable. I don't think it'll even pick up QAM channels that your locals would be on. I don't think any of the cable companies are using anything but STBs and analog converter boxes anymore.
I love my antenna - never miss anything and the picture is great.
I love my antenna - never miss anything and the picture is great.
And....get your satellite fixed. I lose signal maybe 4-8 times a year; only with horrible thunderstorms. If you are really having problems on cloudy days, the dish needs adjustment.
That is the output and is used to match with what you have the rest of your house wired to. It has nothing to do with the ota tuner within the receiver.
The 311 only has the tuner for Dish network. The 311 does not have an OTA tuner, the input you see is only a pass thru used to hook up when your tv only has the one input.
