[mythtv-users] Change channels by entering channel callsign (was Re: Change channels by entering channel ID?)
Michael T. Dean
mtdean at thirdcontact.com
Wed Jul 19 20:10:16 UTC 2006
On 07/19/2006 11:24 AM, Chris Gentle wrote:
>I don't think this is currently possible. I would like to be able to change
>channels while watching LiveTV by entering a station identifier such as SCIFI,
>USA, HISTORY, etc. from the keyboard. The channel IDs
>
These are called "callsigns," not "channel IDs". There's a very
important difference, so you'll likely find more people accepting of the
idea of you use the right term. (I fixed the subject for you.)
> are easier to remember
>than the numbers. I use the guide occasionally but usually prefer to just type
>in a channel number.
>
>Does anyone else think this would be useful?
>
>
Might be useful for those with easy access to keyboards. I'm sure a
patch would be considered for inclusion.
Mike
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