[mythtv-users] Using Two DTAs with One PVR-500

[Kirk Bocek]

Karl Newman wrote:
> Sorry for breaking the threading; I have mail delivery disabled for this 
> list so I can't reply directly.
> 
> I recently was forced through the Comcast digital strainer and have a 
> similar setup to you (PVR-500). However, I chose the option to get one 
> free STB (Motorola something; uses DCT700 codes) along with a DTA. The 
> advantage of the STB is that it has composite output as well as RF, so I 
> was able to use the composite input on my PVR-500 for the STB and the RF 
> input for the DTA. The STB also has more channels available (like the 
> music channels). So, if anyone is going through this, you might ask them 
> if you could get a STB free.

I blew my 'free' quota on the two DTAs since I also got a DCT-6200 so I could 
start working with Firewire recordings.

I hear you on the grief factor. I remember after getting my first HDHomerun 
thinking that I'd be able to finally do away with my analog encoders.

Ah, those were simpler, more innocent times... :)