google / google/sagetv

HDHomeRun Scan Erroneous Channels

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Description

Whether scanning OTA (ATSC) or Cable (QAM) it seems to want to include some apparently erroneous channels that are just numbered. They show up in the web interface as "-", "- 2", "- 3", etc. Unsure how these are being produced. Trying to preview one shows a signal strength but no video. the associated mpgbuf for the tuner shows a zero size. This compared to a valid channel that shows a preview video and the associated mpgbuf file size is greater than zero.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the OTA and QAM scan handling that creates channel entries in the web interface, then compare the zero-size mpgbuf for a '-' channel with the mpgbuf for a valid channel. Done means erroneous numbered channels are no longer included, or their cause and expected handling are established, while valid previews continue to work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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