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Mickha · 07-08-06, 06:49 PM

Hi Newbie1001,
you would still need a digibox to activate the card so it would be cheaper to buy a second hand digibox, or get one of skys offers and subscribe to the basic package for a year. Or if you know someone with a Digibox activate it in their box and if necessary put it back in every few months to keep it alive.

BGonaSTICK · 07-08-06, 10:27 PM

Yes, unless you have a good reason not to, I agree with Mickha. A cheap digibox might take up a bit more room under the telly, but you insert the card and forget it. I have a Dreambox, but it still sits on top of a digibox.

The Dragon CAM is usually bought for it's very advanced capabilities, not just carrying a Sky card.

If you want to do the Dragon CAM thing, (bearing in mind that you'll need access to a digibox anyway) they are now called 'T-Rex' CAM.

Any of the first three packages here: _http://unapit.com/Dragon.html will cover everything you need. Predator is the software you load onto the CAM.

You can either load your CAM with the CAS3, CAS2 or a loader card. If you go for the card, you'll need a programmer to program the card. The card then programs the CAM.

I'd buy a digibox

Analoguesat · 07-08-06, 10:37 PM

I have to agree with the others. Get yourself up and running with a sky digibox - it doesnt have to be a great one. This will keep swmbo happy. Then learn your trade with the other kit when you have time to desnag the inevitable problems.

Newbie1001 · 08-08-06, 10:35 AM

Right. I got the message loud and clear.

I will get the sky digibox off ebay first, then play around with the difficult stuff later.

Many thanks for all your explanations.

Jimdefruit · 09-08-06, 12:41 PM

If you get a digibox off fleabay, or anywhere else, try to make sure it is from your area if it is complete with a sky card.

Ex contract cards wont be region changed by sky so your default BBC and ITV regional channels 1, 2 and 3 will be based on the region the box was originally registered.

You will still be able to get your region but not on default positions 1, 2 and 3. You will have to search the channels 0970 ish and others.

Newbie1001 · 09-08-06, 03:30 PM

Mostly fleabay digiboxes are advertised without Card.

I presume I just purchase a card from Sky, ask Sky to authorise it and all works fine in my region after a day or two?

BGonaSTICK · 09-08-06, 03:41 PM

Yes m8. That would be my advice. Nice and straightforward, correctly regionalised and with some comeback if you have any problems. Should work pretty much straight away.

Analoguesat · 09-08-06, 06:20 PM

When you go to the freesatfromsky site, ignore the exhortations to buy a complete system for 150 quid. They will sell you just the card, although you need to poke around a bit on the site.

07-08-06, 06:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,706 Thanks: 5 Thanked 276 Times in 218 Posts	Re: BBC Channel 4 and 5 Hi Newbie1001, you would still need a digibox to activate the card so it would be cheaper to buy a second hand digibox, or get one of skys offers and subscribe to the basic package for a year. Or if you know someone with a Digibox activate it in their box and if necessary put it back in every few months to keep it alive.

07-08-06, 10:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: BBC Channel 4 and 5 Yes, unless you have a good reason not to, I agree with Mickha. A cheap digibox might take up a bit more room under the telly, but you insert the card and forget it. I have a Dreambox, but it still sits on top of a digibox. The Dragon CAM is usually bought for it's very advanced capabilities, not just carrying a Sky card. If you want to do the Dragon CAM thing, (bearing in mind that you'll need access to a digibox anyway) they are now called 'T-Rex' CAM. Any of the first three packages here: _http://unapit.com/Dragon.html will cover everything you need. Predator is the software you load onto the CAM. You can either load your CAM with the CAS3, CAS2 or a loader card. If you go for the card, you'll need a programmer to program the card. The card then programs the CAM. I'd buy a digibox __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

07-08-06, 10:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Analoguesat satellite expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,300 Thanks: 10 Thanked 269 Times in 241 Posts	Re: BBC Channel 4 and 5 I have to agree with the others. Get yourself up and running with a sky digibox - it doesnt have to be a great one. This will keep swmbo happy. Then learn your trade with the other kit when you have time to desnag the inevitable problems. __________________ 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

08-08-06, 10:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Newbie1001 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Channel 4 and 5 Right. I got the message loud and clear. I will get the sky digibox off ebay first, then play around with the difficult stuff later. Many thanks for all your explanations.

09-08-06, 12:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,775 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: BBC Channel 4 and 5 If you get a digibox off fleabay, or anywhere else, try to make sure it is from your area if it is complete with a sky card. Ex contract cards wont be region changed by sky so your default BBC and ITV regional channels 1, 2 and 3 will be based on the region the box was originally registered. You will still be able to get your region but not on default positions 1, 2 and 3. You will have to search the channels 0970 ish and others. __________________ 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.


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09-08-06, 03:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
Newbie1001 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Channel 4 and 5 Mostly fleabay digiboxes are advertised without Card. I presume I just purchase a card from Sky, ask Sky to authorise it and all works fine in my region after a day or two?

09-08-06, 03:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: BBC Channel 4 and 5 Yes m8. That would be my advice. Nice and straightforward, correctly regionalised and with some comeback if you have any problems. Should work pretty much straight away. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

09-08-06, 06:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
Analoguesat satellite expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,300 Thanks: 10 Thanked 269 Times in 241 Posts	Re: BBC Channel 4 and 5 When you go to the freesatfromsky site, ignore the exhortations to buy a complete system for 150 quid. They will sell you just the card, although you need to poke around a bit on the site. __________________ 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