[mythtv-users] DirectTV vs Dish for myth compatibility (seria l ports, etc)

[John OKeefe]

I have DirecTV connected via serial cable to my KnoppMyth box. I use the
Sony.pl script to change channels on my DirecTV receiver because I have that
accepts the older command set. It works great. There seems to be a lot of
scripts around for DirecTV control. I am not sure what control options there
are for a DISH receiver.

- John 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Petersen [mailto:lists at forevermore.net]
> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 4:16 PM
> To: Discussion about mythtv
> Subject: [mythtv-users] DirectTV vs Dish for myth compatibility (serial
> ports, etc)
> 
> I just realized that I'm paying almost $46/month (after tax) for sh*tty
> analog cable from comcast.  For that price, I can get a similar package
> with better picture quality from Dish or DirectTV (and as I understand
> it, not have the same taxes added on), but since much of what I watch
> goes through the myth box, I'm wondering what those of you out there in
> mythtv-land have to say about the services.
> 
> How reliable is the IR blaster (eg. does it ever "miss" and not change a
> channel, etc)?  Is there a way I can make sure to get a
> serial-controlled box?  Etc....
> 
> -Chris