you can change channels with no problem, they have direct channel entry and 
all the standard cable box stuff. So far as I know they're the same boxes 
they were when I told comcast to take a hike. I'm not sure with comcast's 
DVR, I never tried that one. It was more money than I was willing to pay. 
Dish network's wasn't too bad, now I have TiVo which is alright to a point 
but I'm still learning it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terri Pannett" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:17 PM
Subject: Comcast's box


> Hi,
>
> I've got two old TVs and I'm connected to Comcast cable so I'll need to 
> use
> Comcast's cable box.  Are these boxes accessible?  Can I dial the remote
> without sight?  Are the boxes with DVR accessible?
>
> Thanks Much!
>
> Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.