[mythtv-users] Why do I need an IR blaster?

[Richard J. Finn]

	What about when you want to record two shows on two different channels 
when you're gone?  Without a way for the computer to change the channel 
you're screwed.

Desmond Rivet wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a Scientific Atlanta 2200 Explorer box for my digital cable. I 
> would like to get a remote working for both MythTV and this box.
> 
> The (brief) reserach I have indicates that I will need to build an IR 
> blaster to do this. This involves setting up a receiver which will then 
> re-trasmit the signal to the cable box. Yes?
> 
> Why do I need to do this? If the cable box is close to the mythtv box, 
> then would i just need a reciever (no need to re-trasmit). I mean, the 
> IR signal from the remote can go to two places, right?
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Desmond
>