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

[Vito Miliano <vito_linuxtv@perilith.com>]

On Wednesday, October 10, 2001, 9:13:07 AM, William wrote:

WEM> I don't think ( in fact, I'm almost positive... ) that Haup
WEM> actually sells the CAM's, they just test the modules that are
WEM> available on the market for compatibility with their boards.

Ah.  I didn't realize they were a standard item.

WEM> I doubt that the DVB-S card can provide a Dish compatible code to
WEM> the CAM to allow for its use.  The serial number of an existing
WEM> Dish box can be determined ( with great physical difficulty! the
WEM> box has to be opened and a large surface mount chip has to be
WEM> removed and processed by an external reader, then the chip has to
WEM> be replaced ( if you ever want to use the box again (g) ).

When you get a new receiver for use with Dish, you have to call into
Dish and register its serial number with them, along with the
smartcard you're using with it, and then they do something that kicks
them both on.  You can switch smartcards at will if you call them in.
I'm not sure "hacking" the unit will be necessary, as I'm a legitimate
subscriber.  ;)

But then, maybe I'm underestimating this.  :)

Thanks,
--Vito



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