[mythtv-users] Signal strength % output to logfile/database

[Mario Minati]

Paul schrieb:
> Can I suggest  if the DVB code can output the Signal strength the log 
> file when tunning or starting to record shows so I can scan this for 
> statistical purposes. ie I would like to see if there is a pattern to 
> hi-low values and also to easily show if my signal needs improving etc..
>   
Post an enhancment into trac or even better submit a patch ;)
> Is there a way I can script this  without affecting backend? ie can I 
> run a tzap command during idle times to capture this info?
>   
There is some kind of shutdown command which can be issued when the BE 
is idle. I nthis shutdown command you can run a custom script to start a 
daemon that does what you want. But you have to take care of shutting it 
down before the backend needs the video devices again. So not that easy.

Greets,
Mario