[mythtv-users] mythtv-users Digest, Vol 59, Issue 103

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>  Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:57:13 +0100
>  From: Fredrik Hallgarde <mythtv at tedde.nu>
>  Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] Change channel on Kreatel decoder
>  To: Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
>  Message-ID: <47BEB899.9040506 at tedde.nu>
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>  I suspect that the PVR150 receiver can only accept the PVR150 remote (I
>  think I recall something about only accepting RC-5) and that you need
>  some other way to record the codes from the kreatel remote.
>  Are you able to use/buy/borrow/build another receiver, i.e. an MCE
>  usb-receiver or a serial one to check whether you get any info?
>
>  I suggest you try it out on a different machine if you are able to as
>  that will keep your mythbox stable, if not, make sure you backup
>  modprobe.conf (or equivalent) and lirc.conf.
>
>  Fredrik

Hi Fredrik,

I've contacted the guy managing the lirc project, Christoph.
He gave me your same answer: PVR-150 can only handle RC5 remotes.
Evidently, my remote is not RC5. How do I know which type it is?
I don't know anybody else running a HTPC, so I can't borrow anything,
but I still can buy a new receiver/transmitter if chances are that I
can let it work.
I need a receiver/transmitter, so I can avoid using the PVR-150 transmitter.
What will you suggest? should I buy a MCE usb-receiver (does it have a
transmitter too?) or should I look for a serial? What would be best
and easier to setup?

Thanks again
Francesco