[mythtv-users] serial / usb controlled power outlets

David Brodbeck gull at gull.us
Thu Nov 6 18:04:28 UTC 2008


Anthony Messina wrote:
> thanks to the OP who turned me onto this idea.  i believe i'll get one of 
> these.  no need to have the antenna amp, the cable box, or the receiver/amp 
> on when myth is off!

Although you might want to check your cable box's start-up time before
deciding to power it down.  Mine takes several minutes to come up from a
cold start and get all its channel information, longer than my Myth box
by a fair margin.



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