Wireless transmit TV signal to PC ?

[quantass]

I have a televsion set that is located upstairs. I would like some device that is able to broadcast the TV signal to my PC so that I can view my shows on my system and capture them to MPEG4 format. I am not interested in stringing X feet of coaxial cable to my PC and would prefer a wireless approach.

Thanks.

[yoda313]

Try searching the net for something called SLINGBOX. It does it over a wireless network.

EDIT:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7250299&type=product&id=1115366460216

It's pricey though.

You may want to think about getting a sub $100 capture card if all you want to do is watch tv on your computer. It will have a rf input and most units have an adapter to take audio/video cables as well. Plus you'll be able to record with a capture card - they do have usb models if you don't have experience installing internal pci cards.

But the slingbox is probably more what you are looking for. I'm sure there are competiting models and different brands but this one comes to mind first.

[quantass]

Definitely I am looking for an all in one solution but if buying it in pieces is the answer Im open to simple Wireless TV links such as:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=42501&c=seo&u=mlp

which can transmit the signal to another tv. I'd then have this input feed into my capture card.

Are there others such as this wireless tv link in existence?

[Richard_G]

The unit you've found at Maplin will do the job nicely, as will any other 'video sender' unit. You should be able to find one cheaper, I've seen them going for around £40 for the transmitter and receiver. The only thing to bear in mind is that they operate in the same 2.4GHz band as a wireless network. So if you have a Wi-Fi access point near the receiver you will get interference bars on the picture. I switch my Wireless modem router off when using one one these.

[yoda313]

So if you have a Wi-Fi access point near the receiver you will get interference bars on the picture. I switch my Wireless modem router off when using one one these.

I wonder if you can change frequencies on the tv transmitter like the cordless phones??? I don't see why not. Aren't there ranges available in that frequency? How hard would it be to throw it off a degree or two to keep both bands happy and untouched?

[BJ_M]

belkin has a unit that works in the 5.4ghz range and works perfect - including component video ...


but it is not cheap either

[pcbman]

Even my 5.4GHz (center freq.) spread spectrum cordless phones causes so much harmonic interference on my 2.4GHz (all 4 channels) X-10 wireless cameras it made them useless for motion sensing security cameras. Not to mention everytime the neighbors used their cordless phones. I would imagine you would see similar noise from other digital sources in almost any analog wireless situation unless its big $$$, ie, digital spread spectrum?. Neighbors phones, your phones, remote IR repeaters, wireless routers, etc etc

just my nickel from personal experience on wireless video links.

[BJ_M]

ive used about 10 of the belkin in some really tough situations and no problems at all .... i also have a unit at home and one in the cottage for tv outside by the tub ....

http://www.pureav.com/remotetv/


downside is that it is not HD (yet - the HD unit will be out soon im told)

[pcbman]

ive used about 10 of the belkin in some really tough situations and no problems at all .... i also have a unit at home and one in the cottage for tv outside by the tub ....

http://www.pureav.com/remotetv/


downside is that it is not HD (yet - the HD unit will be out soon im told)

I gotta save up for one of those.
Sweet!!!
Bookmarked for future reference!!