[linux-dvb] Re: Echostar/Dish Network in USA w/Hauppauge Nagravision CAM

["William E. Mrozinski" <wem@dcshome.com>]

Vito,

    I don't think ( in fact, I'm almost positive... ) that Haup actually sells the CAM's,
they just test the modules that are available on the market for compatibility with their
boards.  Also, the DVB-S card is not sold in the US so they probably will not be very
supportive of the idea from the office here.  I did some reading after I replied last night
and I think that the 3rd stumbling block will be the serial key that a typical Dish receiver
provides to the cam.  This serial number unique to each box that is made and provides a way
to tie a single box to a single card.  I doubt that the DVB-S card can provide a Dish
compatible code to the CAM to allow for its use.  The serial number of an existing Dish box
can be determined ( with great physical difficulty! the box has to be opened and a large
surface mount chip has to be removed and processed by an external reader, then the chip has
to be replaced ( if you ever want to use the box again (g) ).  But if the DVB-S card could be
given the box serial number that the smart card is keyed to and provide it to the CAM
properly then... yikes! what a mess...  Its still remotely possible, but you'd have to want
it really bad and at any cost...

    Bill

Vito Miliano wrote:

> On Tuesday, October 09, 2001, 3:56:20 PM, William wrote:
>
> WEM> This is a new development!  Its not clear if Dish Network uses
> WEM> normal Nagravision or a customized version ( I fear the latter is
> WEM> true ), but if this works I'd love to know!
>
> I've heard conflicting reports, too.
>
> WEM> It's probably going to be a blind experiment if you decide to try
> WEM> but there may be a chance.  Its not clear if you are in the US or
> WEM> not and finding a vendor that can/will ship to the US would also
> WEM> be a challange.  If you decide to try this please report back to
> WEM> the list!
>
> I'm in the US, and I'm actually only about thirty minutes away from
> Hauppauge.  I kinda figured I'd drive on over and just ask for one.
> :)
>
> Should I call Hauppauge and ask?  Are they very helpful?  Or would I
> be better off just picking one up and trying it?
>
> Thanks,
> --Vito
>
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