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dratsab · 25-01-07, 03:12 PM

Hi everybody,

Apologies in advance for the lengthy one, I have a number of questions relating to decoding encrypted channels on the Technomate.

Have now got my receiver TM-1500CI+. Working great on FTA stuff so now need to get to work on encryption.

Firmware version is 1.83 (I think) dated Aug '06. There is no facility in the 'System Info' menu to select CAS or BISS menu (as per some 'how to ' videos I have) & nowhere to enter keys. I guess I need to "patch the receiver" to allow decoding of encrypted channels?

I've ordered a null modem cable but before I hook the receiver up to my PC, I want to tidy up my understanding.

On the 'how to' videos, the s/w is v1.1 Nov 2005. This confuses me because it would appear that I have a newer s/w version in my receiver but no ability to enter keycodes, no CAS/BISS menu! Is it possible that my receiver does not have the ability to 'soft-decode' encrypted channels?

In preparation for the patch (once my cable arrives) I have a "Loader" application which has 4 tabs and corresponding files - Channels, Keys, Software and TPS. Channels and Keys I understand, I'm guessing Software is the patch? What is TPS?

Many thanks in advance for your help.
Drat

BGonaSTICK · 25-01-07, 04:06 PM

Yes, you need to patch the receiver to be able to select those menu functions

You need the latest patch from Darkman, and it will totally overwrite your existing firmware, so it doesn't matter what it is now.

The 'software' is the patch, yes.

TPS is a French provider on Hotbird which requires a special key bundle - provided daily on a separate file called TPS.bin IIRC.

I split your post, to make it easier for others to find too 8) I'll also move it into the Technomate section at some point.

You may find this thread interesting.

HTH

dratsab · 25-01-07, 04:58 PM

You are a star

Can't wait to get my modem cable :

No doubt I'll be back again soon, many thanks for your help so far.

Drat

BGonaSTICK · 29-01-07, 11:27 AM

Hi dratsab.

The bad news is that there is no easy way to build a list of what's open by encryption type, because channels are generally opened by provider. These also change on an almost daily basis - hence all the chat you see on the forums.

For your receiver you can currently get daily keybundles for TPS - the French provider on 13E.

D+ is Digital +. This is a provider which operates similar packages on both 19.2E and 30W. Keys come and go, and tend to change every few days.

Premiere is also an excellent German provider on 19.2E which is open on your Techno at the moment - well worth a look. ORF too on the same satellite. Also ABsat on 13E and a few small cryptoworks providers scattered about. Some BISS stuff is open, and some channels using DCW.

Basically, you're going to have to do what we do, and visit the forums regularly to find out the latest news

dratsab · 29-01-07, 12:24 PM

Hi BGonaSTICK,

Thanks again for the quick response. I guess I'll be a regular visitor on Saturday mornings!

Drat

Dodgy thread Sorted mate Nano

25-01-07, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
dratsab Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Patching the Technomate 1500 Hi everybody, Apologies in advance for the lengthy one, I have a number of questions relating to decoding encrypted channels on the Technomate. Have now got my receiver TM-1500CI+. Working great on FTA stuff so now need to get to work on encryption. Firmware version is 1.83 (I think) dated Aug '06. There is no facility in the 'System Info' menu to select CAS or BISS menu (as per some 'how to ' videos I have) & nowhere to enter keys. I guess I need to "patch the receiver" to allow decoding of encrypted channels? I've ordered a null modem cable but before I hook the receiver up to my PC, I want to tidy up my understanding. On the 'how to' videos, the s/w is v1.1 Nov 2005. This confuses me because it would appear that I have a newer s/w version in my receiver but no ability to enter keycodes, no CAS/BISS menu! Is it possible that my receiver does not have the ability to 'soft-decode' encrypted channels? In preparation for the patch (once my cable arrives) I have a "Loader" application which has 4 tabs and corresponding files - Channels, Keys, Software and TPS. Channels and Keys I understand, I'm guessing Software is the patch? What is TPS? Many thanks in advance for your help. Drat

25-01-07, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,609 Thanks: 3 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Patching the Technomate 1500 Yes, you need to patch the receiver to be able to select those menu functions You need the latest patch from Darkman, and it will totally overwrite your existing firmware, so it doesn't matter what it is now. The 'software' is the patch, yes. TPS is a French provider on Hotbird which requires a special key bundle - provided daily on a separate file called TPS.bin IIRC. I split your post, to make it easier for others to find too 8) I'll also move it into the Technomate section at some point. You may find this thread interesting. HTH __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

25-01-07, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
dratsab Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Patching the Technomate 1500 You are a star Can't wait to get my modem cable : No doubt I'll be back again soon, many thanks for your help so far. Drat

29-01-07, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,609 Thanks: 3 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Patching the Technomate 1500 Hi dratsab. The bad news is that there is no easy way to build a list of what's open by encryption type, because channels are generally opened by provider. These also change on an almost daily basis - hence all the chat you see on the forums. For your receiver you can currently get daily keybundles for TPS - the French provider on 13E. D+ is Digital +. This is a provider which operates similar packages on both 19.2E and 30W. Keys come and go, and tend to change every few days. Premiere is also an excellent German provider on 19.2E which is open on your Techno at the moment - well worth a look. ORF too on the same satellite. Also ABsat on 13E and a few small cryptoworks providers scattered about. Some BISS stuff is open, and some channels using DCW. Basically, you're going to have to do what we do, and visit the forums regularly to find out the latest news __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

29-01-07, 12:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
dratsab Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Patching the Technomate 1500 Hi BGonaSTICK, Thanks again for the quick response. I guess I'll be a regular visitor on Saturday mornings! Drat Dodgy thread Sorted mate Nano


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