[mythtv-users] Some info on usb/serial converters and H21 Directv box

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Feb 5, 2009, at 9:01 PM, Scott Harris wrote:

> Howdy all,
>   I recently added a third tuner (HVR-1600) to my setup and needed the
> standard usb-serial converter for the box (H21).  I wanted to try  
> and find
> something local rather than order from the known working ones from the
> wiki.  Below are the results.  The setup is: H21 <-> USB/serial  
> converter <-> null modem adaptor <-> mb serial port
>
> Micro Connectors, Inc. #E07-160, purchased at Fry's, didn't work
> Cables Unlimited, #USB-2920, purchased at Fry's, didn't work
> Dynex, #DX-UBDB9, purchased at Best Buy, worked great.

Would you mind adding that to the wiki?
http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Controlling_DirecTV_Set_Top_Box_%28STB%29_via_USB_or_Serial