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 -- Info: To unsubscribe send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe linux-dvb" as subject.
