How Do You Receive Satellite Signals (And Other Sources) On A PC?
• Determine existing PC hardware. Determine if there are unused High Speed (2.0) USB ports. Open the computer (after shutting down) and check for unused expansion slots and type. Most common slot types in modern PCs are PCI and PCI Express. An unused AGP slot will not be suitable. Use the image below to help identify slots. PCI Express x1, PCI Express x16 and the original PCI slots on modern PC motherboards. Two USB Ports on the back of a PC next to network jacks. Full Speed (1.1) jacks are OK for analog SDTV signals. Click on any image for an enlarged view. Loading… • A cable set top box with a large variety of output choices. Click on the image for a larger version. Determine the existing outputs of cable or satellite set top box. If using a cable or satellite converters to provide TV signals, inspect the back of these devices. There will likely be a range of output jacks from which to choose. Use the image to help identify the jacks listed below: • Coaxial or RF – This provides a
