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diapason · 07-10-06, 03:22 PM

Now I'm enjoying over 1000 channels over 3 satellites and all controlled by an electronic switch - no problem there. This time I'm going to ask a really stupid question. My Fortec box, under "Channel Manager" allows me to sort channels in alphabetical order, or transponder order. It also makes mention of sorting CAS channels - so here's the question - what on earth are they, can I get them and are they any use? I can also scan for "Data" but am not sure what kind of data I might be receiving.

BGonaSTICK · 08-10-06, 12:08 AM

CAS?

Conditional Access System :? In other words, encrypted channels.

Does this make sense in the context that you've seen it?

diapason · 08-10-06, 01:36 PM

Yes, makes sense, so will my box unencript them and allow me to view them, I wonder, and how?

BGonaSTICK · 08-10-06, 02:52 PM

If I remember correctly, your Fortec doesn't have a CI slot. That leaves you with no options, as the patch that was released for your machine way back hasn't been updated for ages and now won't open anything.

A receiver upgrade is the only way to open any encrypted channels

nanochickin · 08-10-06, 08:48 PM

Go for a Technomate 1xxx Series. There is still very good support with regard to patching them.

I have just retired my FortecStar Lifetime Classic FTA in favour of TM 1500CI+. I still intend to use my old fortec but only for setting up my dishes. I found it very useful as a signal meter. I still think its a great receiver for someone who is just starting out in the hobby.

I installed the last avaliable al7bar patch on it dated 01/04/2006 and just as Stick said I can confirm that you cannot get a b****y thing on it anymore.

I have not found any newer patches for this model.

Nano

07-10-06, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
diapason Resident Organgrinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paisley, Scotland Posts: 526 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	CAS Channels Now I'm enjoying over 1000 channels over 3 satellites and all controlled by an electronic switch - no problem there. This time I'm going to ask a really stupid question. My Fortec box, under "Channel Manager" allows me to sort channels in alphabetical order, or transponder order. It also makes mention of sorting CAS channels - so here's the question - what on earth are they, can I get them and are they any use? I can also scan for "Data" but am not sure what kind of data I might be receiving. __________________ An eight foot long diapason sounds bottom C Technomate 1000D Super, Two dishes receiving three satellites

08-10-06, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: CAS Channels CAS? Conditional Access System :? In other words, encrypted channels. Does this make sense in the context that you've seen it? __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

08-10-06, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
diapason Resident Organgrinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paisley, Scotland Posts: 526 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: CAS Channels Yes, makes sense, so will my box unencript them and allow me to view them, I wonder, and how? __________________ An eight foot long diapason sounds bottom C Technomate 1000D Super, Two dishes receiving three satellites

08-10-06, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: CAS Channels If I remember correctly, your Fortec doesn't have a CI slot. That leaves you with no options, as the patch that was released for your machine way back hasn't been updated for ages and now won't open anything. A receiver upgrade is the only way to open any encrypted channels __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

08-10-06, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: CAS Channels Go for a Technomate 1xxx Series. There is still very good support with regard to patching them. I have just retired my FortecStar Lifetime Classic FTA in favour of TM 1500CI+. I still intend to use my old fortec but only for setting up my dishes. I found it very useful as a signal meter. I still think its a great receiver for someone who is just starting out in the hobby. I installed the last avaliable al7bar patch on it dated 01/04/2006 and just as Stick said I can confirm that you cannot get a b**y thing on it anymore. I have not found any newer patches for this model. Nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring**