new to this and need some advise

doggy

hello everyone, ive just got my dish up with 2 lnbs on astra and hotbird. the shop that fitted it also sold me a funcard and programmed it for most of the channels. ive got a few questions.

how long can i expect it to last before it needs reprogrammed?
why is there so many cards and whats the differences?
if i was to buy a programmer what one would you recommend and do you know a retailer?
where can i find out information on reprogramming the cards?
how many times can i reprogramme a card?

thanks guys

psats

i use elvis proger very good and good support
only need to prog your card when it stops working
try this site for your how too/ what programers around

http://www.satinfo.org/index.html

doggy

thanks ive been reading a few other posts too, im quite interested in a usb programmer. incidently why is it called elvis?

radiotech

since it is the "king" of the programmers.

doggy

good answer. i thought the infinity usb was the one to buy?

radiotech

based on the information posted on duwgati, the infinity USB does not do MOSC. Otherwise, it is a very good programmer.