I'm filing this under the "I'm sorry I even asked" category. I already reverted the code back to capture the stream(s) to a local drive.

I have a data collection PHP script that runs 24/7, that queries all 14 tuners once per minute. If any of the tuners are actively streaming (i.e. TargetIP ...

Yes, I have used that before. The http api gives me the exact same functionality (including signal status from a non-streaming tuner) as the hdhomerun_config app, but includes additional information that the hdhomerun_config app cannot provide. Plus using the hdhomerun_config app will use more ...

As far as I know, the hdhomerun_config application shows a continuously refreshed snapshot of a moment in time, and does not have a way to export the signal information that is being displayed to another tool. So I would probably have to resort to screen-scraping the app to collect a history of ...

I'm not sure I understand your suggestion. I am using the SiliconDust http api for tuning channels, and for collecting stats for signal strength/quality etc. The hdhomerun_config application accesses pretty much the same information, so I don't see how that would be a better solution. Unless I'm ...

Well, I spoke a little too soon. Turns out, using either the Out-Null sub command or using > nul maxes out at 2 GB. Once it hits 2 GB, it stops and returns a "Stream was too long" message. Unless anyone has other suggestions, I'll need to switch back to streaming to a file, or restricting the length ...

Thanks for the info, Billi23 and signcarver.

I finally found the correct syntax, here's the updated code (in case anyone else has a need for this):

$WebRequestParameters = [ordered]@{ Uri = "http://192.168.1.41:5004/tuner3/v20.1?duration=300" }

# Create and initialize the $BackgroundJobs array ...

Billi23, your idea is heading in the right direction. I am actually using PowerShell, here is a stripped-down example of my current code:

$WebRequestParameters = [ordered]@{ Uri = "http://192.168.1.41:5004/tuner3/v20.1?duration=300"
OutFile = "C:\Users\Keith\Downloads\v20.mpeg" }

# Create and ...

I know this is going to sound bizarre, but I am wondering if the "Recording using HTTP download" functionality can send the output stream to NUL instead of storing it on a local drive? Sometimes I just need to monitor the signal strength/quality of a channel, but don't have a need to actually watch ...

Okay if it's a problem with the TV station how do we get this problem fixed when the TV station doesn't respond to your emails or anything they ignore you and don't seem to want to fix the problem. Try filing a complaint with the Public Service Commission in your state. I've had to do that a ...

I just googled and found the "User Guide to HDHR DVR 2.0" on the SD forum, which states "The send diagnostics button only remains on for 10 days and only needs to be on if you want to collect data on silicondust servers to help them diagnose any issue you may be having." Since I do not use this ...

Thanks for all of the information, it is very much appreciated. I am still puzzled about the purpose of resetting the Send diagnostic information option every 10 days if needed. If it doesn't do anything on your server side, is there a reason on my end that I would want to do that? I should mention ...

Ahhh, I forgot all about tropo. We don't get much of that during the colder months. Are there ways to decrease signal degradation due to tropo, or do I just have to live with it?

Also, I'm assuming resetting the Send diagnostic information option every 10 days deletes the information that my ...

Can you turn on the Send diagnostic information option on the System Menu page on the HDHomeRun's web page, run a channel scan, and reply back with the device ID? I'd like to see what the signals look like currently.
jasonl, sorry to resurrect an old thread. When we turn on the Send Diagnostic ...

nickk wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 5:31 pm It has been implemented. Beta release should be out in a little over a week.

Fantastic! Thanks so much. Sounds like it will just be a firmware upgrade, I'll keep an eye out for it.

nickk wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 4:24 pm High split is still SDV, not fixed frequency.

Hmmm, not sure where I got that information. Bummer. Well, hopefully Spectrum's CableCard support window is extended, at least.