No Channels Scanned in USA? MSI DIGI VOX mini II

[umanemo]

Bought MSI DIGIVOX mini II in Germany. I believe it is the V.03 and has received DVB-T perfectly throughout the Continent but when I tried to use it back here at home I am not able to scan any channels. I think Sarasota, Florida has DVB-T broadcast so I am at a loss as to why the receiver is not seeing anything out there? Is this unit set to receive only European frequency ranges possibly? If anyone can answer this please accept my thanks in advance!

MSI DIGI VOX mini II
S/N S36-0400200-D430810022015
Total Media 3.5.28.249
Windows VISTA Business

 

[Stu]

DVB-T is a digital terrestrial standard used mostly in Europe, Australia and South-East Asia.

In North America, ATSC is the digital terrestrial standard, so no, DVB tuners won't work.

See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVB-T
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATSC_Standards

 

[Frankenputer]

Yes, the DVB tuner won't work here in the USA.

 

[Henry]

This shows what and where.

 

[umanemo]

Thanks for your orientation info. We'll I guess I will have to come off the hip for a few more TV-Dongles if I want global coverage... Unless there is some kind of firmware download for the MSI DIGI VOX mini II? Software update or maybe an interface converter? Just grabbing at straws I think!

 

[Stu]

Nope, you'd need a dongle designed for the US/Canada market (supporting ATSC).

As MSI is based in Taiwan, most of their digital tuners are DVB-T based, as it covers a larger global market. I know we don't normally recommend competitors brands here, but you'd have more joy with a US-based manufacturer for TV tuners suitable for the North American market, such as Hauppauge. However when it comes to DVB-T tuners, MSI's are second to none.

 

[umanemo]

Thanks Everyone! for the advice and invaluable instruction. As a professional vagabond, once again I learn that it is not the places we visit, it's the People that make it special. Keep up the helpful work! I'm off to Best Buy to get a suitably US Receiver.

 

[Stu]

No problem, just don't forget to pack your Digi VOX next time you head to Europe or Australia!

 

[Henry]

Use a large enough camera bag and keep them all in it.