Pci-tv-capture-card-lw-pcitv-fm-drivers -

sudo apt install fmradio fmradio -d /dev/radio0 -f 98.5

Use VLC to capture composite input:
Media → Open Capture Device → Video device name: /dev/video0 → Play.

Look at the largest square chip on the card. It is almost certainly a Philips SAA7134 (e.g., SAA7130HL, SAA7133HL, SAA7134HL). pci-tv-capture-card-lw-pcitv-fm-drivers

Unlike some modern cards, the Conexant CX2388x series generally did not require external firmware blobs to be loaded into RAM (unlike the later CX231xx USB series). The "firmware" is essentially the microcode uploaded to the chip via the PCI configuration space, which the open-source driver handles natively.

To understand the driver requirements, one must understand the specific hardware stack used in the LW-PCITV cards. These are "hybrid" or analog-only capture cards typically comprising three core components: sudo apt install fmradio fmradio -d /dev/radio0 -f 98

Here is the bad news: These cards are Analog Tuners.

If you are in the US, UK, or most of Europe, over-the-air analog TV signals have been shut off. Even if you get the drivers installed perfectly, plugging an antenna into the "TV In" port will result in static/no signal. Use VLC to capture composite input: Media →

How to use it today: To make this card useful in 2024+, you should treat it as a Video Capture Card.

Recommended Viewing Software:

Convert old VHS tapes, camcorder footage, or LaserDiscs using S-Video or composite input. Pair with VirtualDub (lossless capture using HuffYUV) or OBS Studio.