Side point. The cable/satellite guys have digital offerings - but you must go through hoops to record the programs.
Both offer PVR units - with built in harddrives though.
To "record" programs off the digital cable or satellite you need an input into the recorder - so the recorder sits on channel 3 or VIDEO IN - but you can't get the recorder to change the channel on the boxes. Pain in the ass. An ex-pal of mine had many times (he says once or twice but he was full of shit most of the time) recorded on the VCR but forgot to put the digital box in "watch" mode and/or did that and forgot to tune or turn on the VCR to record.
To me that is a huge problem. If I could add an in-line digital product and then the TV can tune up to whatever station (or VCR) then the problem is solved. But they do not do that (that I know of).
I remember buying a TV in 1990 - Dad said - make sure they go up past 100. Well they are up to about 85 or something (with holes in the middle) - but all the rest of the channels are on the digital box - so the TV is useless.
Anything to solve this in your bag of tricks Louis?
Also - where and what is this cheapo transmitter?
The remote extender - you put a box in front of the box - then you take the otherside to your TV (upstairs) then you use the remote in the bedroom - click towards the TV -- signal is sent "RF" to the box downstairs and that sends the signals to the PVR.
Your version "appears" to send "TV" signal through the house - but doesn't account for the RF side. Sounds like crappy reception to me... where is this $50 cheapo transmitter.
Enquiring minds...
Nice turn around in the market -- not great, but not as bad..
blake
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