[mythtv-users] Number of channels.

[Phil Bridges]

On 8/1/05, Mark Gordon <fred at markgordon.org> wrote:
> 
> The irblaster allows MythTV to change the channels on the cable box?
> 
> Then the connection goes ...  Wall -> Cable Box -> MythTV -> TV?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mark
> 
> Micheal Havard wrote:
> 
> >To get the channels above 125 you'll have to use your cable box.  You'll
> >also need to buy or build a irblaster to change the channels.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> >[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Mark Gordon
> >Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 2:29 PM
> >To: mythtv-users at mythtv.org
> >Subject: [mythtv-users] Number of channels.
> >
> >
> >I am gathering parts to make a MythTV machine.
> >
> >I noticed that the PVR-350 has a 125 channel cable ready tuner.  I
> >currently have digital cable and premium channels are in the 220+
> >range.  Will I be able to receive these changes or just up to 125?
> >
> >As you can tell by this question, I am not very knowledgeable with
> >regards to TV/audio/video stuff.  I am hoping to learn a bit in this
> >process.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Mark


Also, if your cable box has a serial or firewire port, you can
probably use those to change the channel.