LOL

Well, these signals ARE supposed to be 'digital' in a sense; they would show as a waveform (standard current) on a scope but the amplification level will vary based on the amount of power that is applied. (voltage) Nevermind any of that though, as it's not pertinent. :p

What I'm trying to discern is if a low voltage (what we're calling 'passive', since it's not enough voltage to drive an IR emitter at about 1.5V) signal from the Outlaw IR Output is enough to be read by a peripheral device's (like your satellite tuner) INPUT port.

Typically, the input port is expecting a full voltage (powered) signal from the Xantech connecting block. (as demonstrated by it working ok in your setup)

Since there is LESS voltage being applied to the IR OUTPUT from the Outlaw than what the Xantech POWERED OUTPUT gives off, there's no danger to any components hooked into that port.

Hope that makes sense.

E.