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diapason · 04-07-06, 04:28 PM

Just had a thought after reading about "patches". - so here is a silly question - *Is there any patch for the Fortec Lifetime Classic received to enable Sky and other encoded channels to be watched as there is no place for a card of any sort? *Not that I'm greatly interested in Sky but I just wondered if it was possible. I do have a computer but not sure what connections with the box could be established.

Jimdefruit · 04-07-06, 04:51 PM

There are no patches or emulations that directly decode sky channels. However, certain emulations will read official cards in a linux based receiver.

BGonaSTICK · 04-07-06, 06:41 PM

There was a patch for your box if I remember correctly, but I don't think it's been updated for a long time. If it was possible to input keys with the remote then it's possible it could still unlock some channels, but there is not much available using this method at the moment.

As Jim says, Sky is not available by using this technique, and never has been.

Have a look at al7bar.tk to see if you can still get hold of something. The site is very slow though, so be patient.

You would need a null-modem cable and a com port on your computer, that's all.

STICK

Analoguesat · 04-07-06, 09:39 PM

Doesnt look like the s/w for the Fortec Lifetime Ultra has been updated this year:

_http://www.al7bar-soft1.com/

SAT-WORLD · 29-07-06, 07:34 PM

Can all satellite receivers be patched,or is it certain makes/models?
Thanks

BGonaSTICK · 29-07-06, 07:58 PM

Only those models that the, erm, 'developers' choose to support.

These things work like any other. Money motivates.

The days of the backroom 'champion of the satellite-viewing oppressed' have long gone.

If someone wants to sell a lot of FTA boxes and decides to make them more attractive by funding a patched image, then it happens. When the money dries up, so does the support.

Ow! Did I just get all cynical and twisted then?

ops:

You might (not) be surprised to know that some of the biggest names in STB manufacturing actively encourage such practices! Allegedly.

LOL, surely not...

04-07-06, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
diapason Resident Organgrinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paisley, Scotland Posts: 529 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Patches Just had a thought after reading about "patches". - so here is a silly question - Is there any patch for the Fortec Lifetime Classic received to enable Sky and other encoded channels to be watched as there is no place for a card of any sort? Not that I'm greatly interested in Sky but I just wondered if it was possible. I do have a computer but not sure what connections with the box could be established. __________________ An eight foot long diapason sounds bottom C Technomate 1000D Super, Two dishes receiving three satellites

04-07-06, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,775 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Patches There are no patches or emulations that directly decode sky channels. However, certain emulations will read official cards in a linux based receiver. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

04-07-06, 06:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Patches There was a patch for your box if I remember correctly, but I don't think it's been updated for a long time. If it was possible to input keys with the remote then it's possible it could still unlock some channels, but there is not much available using this method at the moment. As Jim says, Sky is not available by using this technique, and never has been. Have a look at al7bar.tk to see if you can still get hold of something. The site is very slow though, so be patient. You would need a null-modem cable and a com port on your computer, that's all. STICK __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

04-07-06, 09:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat satellite expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,299 Thanks: 10 Thanked 269 Times in 241 Posts	Re: Patches Doesnt look like the s/w for the Fortec Lifetime Ultra has been updated this year: _http://www.al7bar-soft1.com/ __________________ To all the cable boys - do not post: keys of any sort firmware for receivers links to sites carrying files, keys or fixes Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

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SAT-WORLD Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,714 Thanks: 3 Thanked 74 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Patches Can all satellite receivers be patched,or is it certain makes/models? Thanks


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29-07-06, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Patches Only those models that the, erm, 'developers' choose to support. These things work like any other. Money motivates. The days of the backroom 'champion of the satellite-viewing oppressed' have long gone. If someone wants to sell a lot of FTA boxes and decides to make them more attractive by funding a patched image, then it happens. When the money dries up, so does the support. Ow! Did I just get all cynical and twisted then? ops: You might (not) be surprised to know that some of the biggest names in STB manufacturing actively encourage such practices! Allegedly. LOL, surely not... __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W