Cool new stuff on the horizon

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http/www.skyseeker.tv/specs.aspx

http/www.skyseeker.tv/prod.aspx?id=425

DCII and DVB-S...wow...I'm excited.

 

[Brian]

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According to what I have heard from people involved with the development,
the unit will be for reception of DCII format, but will not address the
encryption. From what I understand, very few DCII services are transmitted
without encryption. I hope that this can be addressed as it would be great
to receive the programming that is basically FTA services!

"kryppy" <kryppy@.> wrote in message
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> http/www.skyseeker.tv/specs.aspx
>
> http/www.skyseeker.tv/prod.aspx?id=425
>
> DCII and DVB-S...wow...I'm excited.
>
>

 

[Guest]

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On Sat, 29 May 2004 17:12:32 -0700, "Brian" <b.gohl@comcast.net>
wrote:

>According to what I have heard from people involved with the development,
>the unit will be for reception of DCII format, but will not address the
>encryption. From what I understand, very few DCII services are transmitted
>without encryption. I hope that this can be addressed as it would be great
>to receive the programming that is basically FTA services!
>

Been running a 4200v for years and have found tons of things in fixed
key. I hope these can grab that sort of stuff as well. In some ways it
is superior to my 922 and 905. I have high hopes for this thing. Time
will tell.


>"kryppy" <kryppy@.> wrote in message
>news:l08ib09pi3ttognl3em45a06k2h66e5sg5@4ax.com...
>> http/www.skyseeker.tv/specs.aspx
>>
>> http/www.skyseeker.tv/prod.aspx?id=425
>>
>> DCII and DVB-S...wow...I'm excited.
>>
>>
>

 

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kryppy <kryppy@.> wrote in news:0vpib0tlco5kbhclc8n2b264tt2s68lqpi@4ax.com:

> According to what I have heard from people involved with the development,
>>the unit will be for reception of DCII format, but will not address the
>>encryption.

++++++

There are some PBS stations including my own "Louisiana Public
Broadcasting" which are listed as Free by Lyngsat, but in DCII format.

I would buy such a device as soon as it is available.

I would have bought 4DTV just to receive LPB, but my understanding is that
it requires authorization by a dealer just to receive the FREE stuff.

PON

 

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(Pseud O. Nym) wrote:
start snip>I would have bought 4DTV just to receive LPB, but my
understanding is that it requires authorization by a dealer just to
receive the FREE stuff.<end snip
                PON
-------------------------------------------------
When I got my 905, NPS (888-728-3930) authorized it for free, without
purchasing programming. I told them I wanted to check signal qualities
before purchasing programming since I had a small dish (7.5') and a lot
of people were having problems with 4DTV HBO's and MTV's. Not sure if
they still do this.

 

[Guest]

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On Sun, 30 May 2004 13:50:36 GMT, "Pseud O. Nym"
<pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote:

>kryppy <kryppy@.> wrote in news:0vpib0tlco5kbhclc8n2b264tt2s68lqpi@4ax.com:
>
>> According to what I have heard from people involved with the development,
>>>the unit will be for reception of DCII format, but will not address the
>>>encryption.
>
>++++++
>
>There are some PBS stations including my own "Louisiana Public
>Broadcasting" which are listed as Free by Lyngsat, but in DCII format.
>
>I would buy such a device as soon as it is available.
>
>I would have bought 4DTV just to receive LPB, but my understanding is that
>it requires authorization by a dealer just to receive the FREE stuff.
>
> PON


It needs an initial hit to get FTA DCII. If you can hit g10 C band
then NP. If not, get a used one.
Also, look for a used 4200v commercial IRD. They are a nice addition
for FTA DCII denied to 905 920 and 922 owners.

 

[Guest]

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On Thu, 03 Jun 2004 21:52:57 -0400, kryppy <kryppy@.> wrote:

>On Sun, 30 May 2004 13:50:36 GMT, "Pseud O. Nym"
><pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote:
>
>>kryppy <kryppy@.> wrote in news:0vpib0tlco5kbhclc8n2b264tt2s68lqpi@4ax.com:
>>
>>> According to what I have heard from people involved with the development,
>>>>the unit will be for reception of DCII format, but will not address the
>>>>encryption.
>>
>>++++++
>>
>>There are some PBS stations including my own "Louisiana Public
>>Broadcasting" which are listed as Free by Lyngsat, but in DCII format.

LPB (on the 4DTV) is nice (I watch it every once in awhile) but I can
also get it via UHF skip with an outside antenna though Channel 18
when conditions are right. The station I sometimes pick up is 150
miles away....

 

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kryppy <kryppy@.> wrote in
news:iblvb01je0hv8cpjmbbkpseivrb70lgpa9@4ax.com:

> On Sun, 30 May 2004 13:50:36 GMT, "Pseud O. Nym"
><pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote:
>
>>kryppy <kryppy@.> wrote in
>>news:0vpib0tlco5kbhclc8n2b264tt2s68lqpi@4ax.com:
>>
>>> According to what I have heard from people involved with the
>>> development,
>>>>the unit will be for reception of DCII format, but will not address
>>>>the encryption.
>>
>>++++++
>>
>>There are some PBS stations including my own "Louisiana Public
>>Broadcasting" which are listed as Free by Lyngsat, but in DCII format.
>>
>>I would buy such a device as soon as it is available.
>>
>>I would have bought 4DTV just to receive LPB, but my understanding is
>>that it requires authorization by a dealer just to receive the FREE
>>stuff.
>>
>> PON
>
>
> It needs an initial hit to get FTA DCII. If you can hit g10 C band
> then NP. If not, get a used one.
> Also, look for a used 4200v commercial IRD. They are a nice addition
> for FTA DCII denied to 905 920 and 922 owners.
>
>
>
>
>

+++++++

Are you saying that if I just buy a used 4DTV unit that has been "hit" at
any time in the past ..... that I will be able to receive the DCII FTA
stuff with it.

That is an interesting thought, because I have no interest in using it
for subscription services.

PON

 

[Guest]

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On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 16:28:16 GMT, "Pseud O. Nym"
<pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote:

>> It needs an initial hit to get FTA DCII. If you can hit g10 C band
>> then NP. If not, get a used one.
>> Also, look for a used 4200v commercial IRD. They are a nice addition
>> for FTA DCII denied to 905 920 and 922 owners.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>+++++++
>
>Are you saying that if I just buy a used 4DTV unit that has been "hit" at
>any time in the past ..... that I will be able to receive the DCII FTA
>stuff with it.
>

Correct, but if you can see g10 C band you can get a free hit from
NPS.


>That is an interesting thought, because I have no interest in using it
>for subscription services.

I understand, I do the same thing.

 

[Guest]

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Can this also be done with a 905? Getting a free hit that is. If you've got
no VCRS module, how? How's it done with a 4200? No interest in subs or
analog. Just want to decide if it's worth it to get the FTA DCII.

Thanks
MH

 

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On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 17:10:47 -0500, "Mike Hedgepath"
<mhedgepath@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Can this also be done with a 905? Getting a free hit that is. If you've got
>no VCRS module, how? How's it done with a 4200? No interest in subs or
>analog. Just want to decide if it's worth it to get the FTA DCII.


Yes they will hit a 905. You might need to make up an analog ID to
give them and you will need to be on g10 C band.

I wish I knew how to get it done to a 4200v as I have two that are
brand new and worthless. Definitely get a used 4200v if you do
encounter one.

On one of the satforums they use to talk about someone who could
arrange for a hit, but that was long ago and I forgot my password for
that site.