sky tv to PC

[thebrettman]

Hey guys.

I have standard sky tv downstairs. I would also like to be able to view the same program that is on downstairs, upstairs on my pc. I was thinking about a digital tv card and a 40m cable to get the picture onto my pc. is this possible or is there an alternative method. What cable/ tv card would anyone recommend? I don't want sky multiroom btw and I have a budget of about £100 but preferably much less!

thanks in advance for any replies

You will need an analogue tuner card and run coax from the rf out on sky box to tv card.

EDIT how rude of me to the forum and enjoy your stay

[Tristan]

You wouldn't need a digital TV card -- any old analogue one would do. You the need to buy some coaxial cable from B&Q and connect the RF output of the Sky box to your new TV card. (You can also get wireless transmitters, but these are more expensive and can interfere with wireless networks.)

Bear in mind that the RF output from a Sky box is mono only, so you don't need a Nicam-capable TV card unless you want to plug it into a regular aerial at some point.

Originally Posted by Tristan

You wouldn't need a digital TV card -- any old analogue one would do. You the need to buy some coaxial cable from B&Q and connect the RF output of the Sky box to your new TV card. (You can also get wireless transmitters, but these are more expensive and can interfere with wireless networks.)

Bear in mind that the RF output from a Sky box is mono only, so you don't need a Nicam-capable TV card unless you want to plug it into a regular aerial at some point.

beat ya by 2 clear minutes

[thebrettman]

Thanks for the responses guys.

It's good that I can save some money buying a standard tv tuner card instead of a digital one. For that matter I see a magazine has rated the wintvexpress card at £20 their best buy. I might go for that one.

Much appreciated