[mythtv-users] Recording from Sky?

[Mike Dent]

2009/1/12 Robin Gilks <g8ecj at gilks.org>:
>
>> Hi,
>> Currently we have a Mythtv box with 2 x DVB T tuner cards in. This
>> works fine and serves a good job for terrestrial digital TV
>> We also have an old Sky receiver and a Tivo, Series 1 (I think). We
>> use the Tivo to record Sky content.
>>
>> Recently the Sky box has developed a fault where it puts itself to
>> standby at random times. When this happens and the Tivo is set to
>> record
>> it does not work of course :(
>>
>> Before I look at the options to get the Sky box replaced I'm wondering
>> if there is a workable solution for recording/watching Sky with
>> MythTV?
>>
>> I'm particularly interested in people who are actually doing this and
>> the results they are getting, ie does it satisfy your 'other half'
>> fully? ;)
>>
>>
>> Many thanks
>> Mike
>
> Are you in the UK or NZ - both countries have Sky (and DVB-T).
>
> If the latter then just get a new box from Sky (not been in the UK for a
> few years so YMMV there) - it will be part of your plan - no other options
> as all Sky traffic is encrypted (no, there are no cracks that I'm aware
> of).
>
> A cheapie PVR150 on the svideo output of the Sky box will capture quite
> nicely with MythTV. You'll just need an IR blaster to change channels on
> the Sky boxen - trivial (serial port, resistor, diode, IR LED!!).
>
> I have the basic package that gives me some 30 channels (3 or 4 of which I
> use!!)
>
>

Thanks Robin,
I'm in the UK. We have an existing Sky subscription.

Mike

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