Have you tried retuning your TV? Do you have a normal antenna for it or do you only watch TV through Fox?

I dont have an antenna so Ive just been watching it through Foxtel. Ill go and purchase a plug in antenna if I can record with my DVD recorder, if not ill call an electrition to connect my rooftop antenna to the TV.

Brad if your reasonably handy yourself you dont need an electrician to install an Antenna outlet, since they dont use a voltage above 50v (which is just a tickle).

If you drop into a Jaycar store you can buy some RG58 coax and some screwn in connectors as well as a wall plate that accepts a screw in connection. I say use the screw in ones so that you dont have to purchase any tools to do the job.
Then all you have to do is connect the coax to the antenna or splitter in the roof, drop it down the wall(non external walls are generally impossible to get down in most houses) and bang on your wall plate. As I said you want to be reasonably handy yourself but most ppl can do it in 2-3hrs for their first try.

Channel Ten has removed their standard definition broadcast of oneHD. It all depends on what type of DVD recorder you have. When you were using foxtel, you were watching and recording oneHD in standard definition as your box does not receieve HD channels. Depending on what DVD recorder you have you may also run into the same problem. Unless you have bought it recently I would assume that you have a standard definition DVD recorder, meaning you will no longer be able to get oneHD through it. If you can post your model number in this thread I can tell you whether it's HD or SD. So just to recap, you need a recorder that is HD to be able to watch and record HD. Even though your tv has HD the recorder itself also needs it, to be able to record. Post your model number and I can provide more assistance.

Bought the topfield PVR mentioned above. Great unit.

$400 from Radio Rentals

However I just heard that the Tivo is now $499 for the 320GB version. Awesome for that price but you will need and ethernet connection for tivo.

thanks for the help guys, my DVD recorder is only a SD recorder so my question has been answered. Im not the slightest bit handy so I might need to get some help.

Can the recorder just record a HD feed as SD? Maybe try some borrowed bunny ears first before you go spending just in case.

Brad, Im assuming you still have foxtel? Try channel 210 on fox and you should be sweet.

If you then run your fox via your recorder you should be able to record there

The recorder can record a HD feed but it will still need a digital receiver to run into it. Technically you could run the tv into it using an av output but it means the tv would need to be on, and you get no timer recording function. I agree best bet is to buy a powered indoor antenna, not just a usual bunny ear but one that plugs into power aswell, and plug it into your tv and tune it in to make sure that the antenna will work in your home. If you get a fine picture, it is relatively safe to say a new HD recorder will work. My recommendation is the Panasonic Twin HD recorder with 250gb Hard Drive (50 hours of HD), with DVD recording. Easier to use than the topfield, and very reliable. The HD tuner is highly receptive to low signals, such as what an indoor antenna will probably give you, hence it should be a safe bet with your setup. Should be able to pick one up for about $580 ($699rrp). Model number DMR-XW380, or for 500gb DMR-XW480 for about $760.

I agree with Detroit! I have the Panasonic - no problems with recording HD with an indoor attenna ( in the right position ) and you can record to a Blu - Ray Disc!

I only have Rabbit ears and pick up all the FTA stations (HD & SD) crystal clear.

I'm in the same boat as Brad (SD recorder unable to record One being broadcast only in HD) and would love to have explained to me why One has both Channel 1 and Channel 12 and feels compelled to pump One out in HD on both of those? Why not HD on Channel 1, and SD on Channel 12?

#baffled

Even more baffling is the fact they appear to be broadcasting their new eleven channel on channel 12 while using channel 11 as a 2nd OneHD channel (unless this changes when in launches).

I was caught out by this when attempting to set the recorder for all today's action, might need to step up for a Tivo.

It's probably inappropriate to use this forum to sell items but I have a Toshiba HD STB to sell if anyone's interested! Just a nominal $40. It's no longer required since I bought my Topfield. North East suburbs.

Or as another random option, if you already have a PS3, just buy a playtv addon. Got mine for $95 when it first came out and it hasnt missed a trick.

Or buy a tv tuner for your pc/mac. Always handy to have this option with a laptop. Has got me out of a jam when the power has gone out, but I have 5hrs of battery life on the lappy.

Bo Hamburger - Due to laws, commercial TV Networks can only have 2 Standard Definition TV channels (1 being the flagship channel along with another channel) and 1 High Definition channel. I do not know why, since the government is trying to push Digital, nor can I see why Ten don't just feed the channel to the internet or Foxtel to put more ads out.