? about the new OTA DVR from Sling.

[ejjames]

Can someone tell me if this will show QAM signals in the clear, or is it ATSC only?

[mjones73]

Might get a better answer posting this question in the Recorders forum over at avsforum.

[Stuart Sweet]

I'm moving this to the Broadcast / HDTV forum for now, not sure where else to put it.

[Geronimo]

If you mean the cobranded echostar/Sling Tr 40 it is OTA only.

[harsh]

The correct Echostar model number is TR50. It is due in August. Very little is widely known about its features and functions.

[Geronimo]

I stand corrected. I was thinking of the converter box. Actually quite a bit is known about it (though I am not completely sure it si what the Op is asking about)

Here isa link to a review.

http://ces.cnet.com/8301-1_1-9840910-67.html

[Doug Brott]

Yes, the TR-40 is the converter-only box (qualifies for the Government coupons) .. the TR-50 is the OTA DVR which (as noted during the press conference) is essentially a Digital VCR .. without the tapes, of course.

I'm pretty sure that it will only record ATSC (not direct from Cable TV), but I did check the specs for it. If you have OTA and just want a basic (very basic) box to record programs, this is a nice addition.

[Steve]

Great product concept. Could be a winner if priced affordably for those who are satisfied with access to OTA content. /steve

[Geronimo]

Yes, the TR-40 is the converter-only box (qualifies for the Government coupons) .. the TR-50 is the OTA DVR which (as noted during the press conference) is essentially a Digital VCR .. without the tapes, of course.

I'm pretty sure that it will only record ATSC (not direct from Cable TV), but I did check the specs for it. If you have OTA and just want a basic (very basic) box to record programs, this is a nice addition.

According to the reviews it can record NTSC as well--for now at least.