I'm trying to get a mythtv box set up for my Mom.  She has a DirecTv with a 
D10-300 receiver.  

I finally found the low-speed data port in the back of the D10-300, hidden by a 
black sticker ... but has anyone actually gotten the D10-300 change channels 
using this port?  I've seen mention on some other lists that the DirecTv 
firmware is purposely "broken" to prevent this port from being used.  
Supposedly this is different from the d10-100 or other models that are known to 
work. Before I buy or solder a serial cable, can anyone confirm that it will 
work with the D10-300.

I already tried a USB-UIRT (before I found the secret port ;) but it seemingly 
does not pick up the signals from the DirecTV remote. It picks up signals from 
other remotes just fine, but to "learn" how to transmit signals for the 
DirecTV, I obviously have to get it to see the DirecTV remote.

If the D10-300 data port cannot be made to work, can anyone suggest an 
easy-to-set up hardware solution for this (given my embarassing failure with 
the USB-UIRT).... would it be easiest if I buy Mom a new satellite recever, and 
if so, which one is guaranteed to work?
thanks
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