Can my LG Smart TV with DVB-T tuner tune in/scan for DVB-T2 Channels by 2015? I bought mine way back in 2010 before DVB-T2 was available (2011). If no then guess that I'll have to purchase a set-top box then. Anyway, hurrah for getting those less fortunate to get coverage first (Northern States Peninsular and Sabah & Sarawak). All this while most areas in Klang Valley enjoy the extra FTA Channels. A good move by the government so to say (I am not pro government or pro opposition but always will laud for things that benefit the rakyat).
If you did get BR1M previously, they will give the DVB-T2 STB alongside with next BR1M giving. But it's a 50-50 chance. (Which is suppose on Jan '15).
Thanks for both reply. No chance for BR1M but if the price range for STB is below RM200 then should be ok as some people were willing to purchase the illegal Skybox/Openbox/Dreambox for more than that amount. Hopefully they'll give a tax incentive for that purchase.
Would it be worthwhile for me to buy the DVB-T2 decoder now? I found one at lazada at RM120. I don't qualify for BR1M so can forget about the free decoder
I dunno about TV3, but RTM mia PQ is gooding. Too bad the programme are quite boring most of the time. Too many religious programme on TV1. Unlike before, filled with knowledge programmes.
TV2 can watch Running Man old seasons & cartoon. Media prima can go die.
Actually TV2 programs are not that bad really. But they will show quite late in the night. I know that they show Blue Bloods and also Scandal. If I am not mistaken Grimm is also shown on TV2. My TV has DVB-T tuner built in but since we're gonna use DVB-T2 then there's not much point there...
The MCMC Slides for Planet Digital does have some insight on some of the channels to be included but probably that is just in planning. Take a look at page 13 of the slide. Seems like Nickelodeon and National Geographic will be in there somewhere, and even Discovery, CNN & Bloomberg is shown there. Hopefully the change is for the better.
Sam Irvine of Freeview (NZ I believe) was also one of the presenter. Is that hinting that Freeview is linking up to be on Malaysian FTA TV?
This post has been edited by izz70: Feb 23 2015, 03:12 PM
You're welcome. I don't care about the politics. What I know is that at least we're moving forward. We'll make do with the current FTA channels but once it picks up then we will probably end up spolit with too many choices to watch hahhahaha. I can't wait for the launch in June or Sept. Seems like Malaysia is looking to NZ for the implementation.
from the slides, it looks very promising. the target analog switch off is in 2016
I believe Astro will also free up some of their "FREE" channels for market capture purposes and maybe also jump in the bandwagon of their paid services through MYTV's DTT infrastructure. This will then open up more joint ventures between multinational networks (Asian, Europe, Oceania & not forgetting the US). I foresee that we will definitely be spoilt for choices. I think the target dates will be pushed back some more as we can see in the slide for the 98% coverage seems to cover a lot of area particularly Sarawak, this will need a lot of investment $$$$$.
Astro will still have their niche with their broadcasts rights mainly the sports channel. We'll probably get the B-Type Channels but for me it will do. I usually fall asleep when I watch TV anyway.
Try getting fishbone antenna like the ones in JB my friend. Don't forget to post photos. My zone will be next month hopefully but I don't have tuner. My TV can only tune DVB-T. I read somewhere that there's a decoder in Thailand which was selling at RM69
Jun 17 2014, 12:54 PM
Digital Television in Malaysia V1, You will get it by latest end of 2015! 
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