USB-UIRT connected to a SKY Link RF Connector

[Ron]

Hi,

I am a couple of Sky Digibox's that allow the transmission of IR signals across the RF cable, via a InfraRed receiver box, my question is as the 'Sky Link' has a InfraRed receiver, could I wire the USB-Uirt external emitter (Via a stereo to mono jack cable) straight into the receiver diode? If so which wires go to which connection?

[jrhees]

Ron,

Probably not. Two reasons -- 1) The SKy's receiver connections may be looking for unmodulated IR instead of modulated IR., and 2) You may create grounding differential issues between your Sky box and your PC!

-Jon

[Ron]

Thanks for the quick reply Jon, saves me making mistakes!

[Ron]

Jon,

Sorry another question, I have seen a device on http://www.pacelink.co.uk/rf2link.htm that has a mono 3.5" plug and then plugs directly into a Sky Digi box, this is designed for a Tivo device, do you think this may work?

Ron.

[jrhees]

Ron,

Interesting product! I do believe it would work, but you'd have to give it a try to be sure.

-Jon

[Ron]

Cheers Jon, I have ordered 2 and will let you know if they work!

Ron.

[Ron]

The USBUirt and the rf2Link works 100%. It is a lot less fuss then me trying to make a cable.

Thanks for all your help


Ron.