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magiton · 19-10-08, 06:28 PM

sorry to be a nuisance i am trying to get to grips with this before i buy what does is a cam and what does a card enable me to do anyone help.

bigtee · 19-10-08, 08:39 PM

A card enables you to watch encrypted channels you pay for or subscribe to; just like a Sky card enables you to watch Sky's encrypted channels.

A CAM is necessary in some instances so that a particular receiver can accept a particular card. In other instances some CAMs can in their own right enable a person to receive encrypted channels not subscribed to.

roadrunner · 19-10-08, 09:02 PM

I would be carefull in investing in any receiver at this moment in time.Unless you want to use a legitimate service.

magiton · 20-10-08, 02:56 PM

I am now confused about being careful in investing in any receiver at the moment what are the problems.

Yorks · 20-10-08, 04:22 PM

I presume that roadrunner is referring to 'uncertain' times ahead (an occupational hazard for many in the hobby), due to the number of providers migrating from N2 to N3.
If you want guaranteed viewing other than FTA then the only way is with an official subscription.

19-10-08, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
magiton Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	technomate 5400 sorry to be a nuisance i am trying to get to grips with this before i buy what does is a cam and what does a card enable me to do anyone help.

19-10-08, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 570 Thanks: 13 Thanked 74 Times in 71 Posts	Re: technomate 5400 A card enables you to watch encrypted channels you pay for or subscribe to; just like a Sky card enables you to watch Sky's encrypted channels. A CAM is necessary in some instances so that a particular receiver can accept a particular card. In other instances some CAMs can in their own right enable a person to receive encrypted channels not subscribed to. __________________ Raven 90 multi lnb 1w, 7, 9, 13, 16, 19 & 28e; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w and Various Receivers

19-10-08, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mddx Posts: 176 Thanks: 11 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: technomate 5400 I would be carefull in investing in any receiver at this moment in time.Unless you want to use a legitimate service.

20-10-08, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
magiton Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: technomate 5400 I am now confused about being careful in investing in any receiver at the moment what are the problems.

20-10-08, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yorks Nook in footer Join Date: May 2006 Location: S. Yorks Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 12 Thanked 129 Times in 108 Posts	Re: technomate 5400 I presume that roadrunner is referring to 'uncertain' times ahead (an occupational hazard for many in the hobby), due to the number of providers migrating from N2 to N3. If you want guaranteed viewing other than FTA then the only way is with an official subscription. __________________ They're coming to take me away haha TM1500CI, 53E to 61W

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