Cable TV—DTV and the Capitol Connection

To view the digital Capitol Connection (QAM) and the local broadcast channels (ATSC - 4, 5, 7, 9 and 26) you need both a QAM and an ATSC tuner. Some customers receive these programs using NTSC (via analog 'headend') technology. If your TV does not receive QAM and NTSC signals, contact us at 703-993-3100 about purchasing a set top box.

The information below describes TV receive equipment that offers both QAM and ATSC digital reception. It is not intended as an endorsement of specific models or brands. It does reflect our customers' experience with these products.* Please note: manufacturers may change the technical specifications without changing the model number.

LG Model: 20LS7D, 20' Class LCD HDTV (19.7' diagonal) - Tuning QAM/ATSC and NTSC signals only took one step. http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv%7Caudio%7Cvideo_lcd%20flat%20panel__20LS7D.jhtml

Computers and Digital TV Programming

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950Q, Model 1191 is a USB stick (for USB2 ports only) that is Windows XP and Vista compatible and may work with a Mac. It tunes our QAM as well as ATSC/NTSC, stores all the stations in memory on the computer and switches fairly quickly between formats. Approximate cost $90 (Amazon, Micro Center, etc.)

If you have any questions, please call 703-993-3100 or send email to capcon@gmu.edu

* The Capitol Connection/GMUIF does not endorse any products or companies. By providing this information, we assume no financial or other responsibility for any relationship established by and between any company or organization listed on tour website.