[mythtv-users] Listings incorrect in MythWeb

[Trey Thompson]

On 7/17/07, Chris Petersen <lists at forevermore.net> wrote:
>
> Trey Thompson wrote:
> > Would there be a way to create a truly unique ID, like
> > input+callsign+channum?  The reason I'm asking is, I have a friend
> > that has several media center PCs doing different things, and I've
> > sold him on Myth. He doesn't have an HDTV, but he has an HD card
> > recording OTA HD programs for him to watch on his PC.  But, he also
> > records the same program in SD over cable.  So, two recordings of the
> > same show, on the same callsign/channel. He's currently doing this on
> > two different PCs, but he wants to move to one serious big Myth
> > backend.
>
> Callsign *is* a unique identifier in the US (and I think Canada).  Most
> stations use a -DT suffix to their analog callsign for the digital/HD
> stations.  You'll also see a P suffix for "pacific timezone" broadcasts
> of certain satellite stations like HBO (vs HBOP) that normally broadcast
> in the eastern timezone.  Myth's callsign+channum is considered "unique
> enough" for any purposes of our users, and is more than accurate enough
> for US stations.
>
> -Chris


Sweet man!  Thanks.
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