[mythtv-users] Cable box serial control

[Curtis Stanford]

I *just* got my DCT box hooked up. Before it had it hooked up I could change 
channels no problem (no picture of course) with a serial cable. After they 
activated the box, it didn't work anymoe. They're definitely sending 
something to disable that port. Bastards...

On April 22, 2004 11:19 am, Paul Crick wrote:
> I chatted with Harondel Sipple off-list a while back, he had similar
> battles
>
> with Shaw cable in Vancouver, BC. Here's what he said:
> > Called them was told the cable co has to send the the
> > app_if enable command via their billing software.
>
> So it sounds like the magic words are "app_if enable" - now it's just a
> case of persuading them to actually invoke the spell for you..
>
> Let us know how you get on!
>
> Paul
>
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