[mythtv-users] EIT questions

[Robert McNamara]

On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 1:25 PM, Neil Cooper <neilcoo at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I have some questions about EIT. (I live in Phoenix, AZ and have Cox cable,
> I get my schedule info from Schedules Direct).
>
> Does anyone know if Cox cable even braodcasts EIT?
>

Generally, if there is any EIT, it will be on broadcast channels only, as
the cable company does not add any to their own broadcasting.


>
> What type of signal carries EIT? (analog, digital, or both)?
>
>
Digital only.


> How many hours/days ahead does EIT information usually provide for?
>
>
In the US, generally no more than a few hours to a day.


> Is EIT info as accurate/comprehensive/reliable as information from
> Schedules Direct?
>
>
Not even remotely.


> What happens if I have already am using Schedules Direct data and also
> enable EIT on my tuners? Does mythtv somehow merge the data or does one
> source automatically have priority over the other?
>
>
If you enable both, you will have tons of missed recordings as the two fight
for dominance.  It's a semi-common mistake.

Robert
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