Apart from porn....

spleech · 28-12-2004

I have a humax 5300 pointed at Astra and a freeXTV card. I have Aston S*ca and Magic CAMs available.

My question is what English language channels (apart from porn) can I receive? And what can I do to get more? What would I get from adding a monoblock LNB (for Hotbird as well).

I am quite into the idea of cards and card programming but unlike the d2mac days, it seems no codes are available.

I don't mind experimenting, how are the quality films got nowadays?

28-12-2004

You got your MTV channels in english and a few dutch channels like RTL 4,5 what show alot of english shows with subs not much else on Astra1.

Im not that sure about hotbird I think TPS and Polsat is still hackable on Mulitivision 8 shows Premiership football

:chc

spleech · 28-12-2004

Thanks modern,

forgetting Astra/Hotbird for a while then, what satellite has a good variety of films and progs in English? Either using a legit card or hacked card. What about Canal+ and TV1000? I cannot seem to find much info on cards and card programers (and codes) where can this be found?

**Analoguesat** · 28-12-2004

Im not surprised you cant find anything about TV1000 - its transmitted in the secure Videoguard encryption.

**CB65** · 28-12-2004

Try searching on this database. http://www.kingofsat.net/en/search.php

spleech · 28-12-2004

thanks (especially CB65 excellent link).

Where can I find info on card programming and how to locate codes?

What are the best channels available for the least hassle?

**Analoguesat** · 28-12-2004

Loads of info about programming all over this site - use the search function (no codes or hexes hosted here, so dont bother looking for them). Links to code site can be found in "Nobbly Big Links" section which is on the front page of the forum.

BTW - the channels with the least hassle are the fta ones

Anything else can take time and money to open, with no guarantee they will still be there next week.

spleech · 28-12-2004

thanks Analoguesat,

I have seen the questions re programming but I was kinda looking for a beginners guide.

Re fta ones, in your opinion what is the single best satellite for a good mix of English progs?

**Analoguesat** · 28-12-2004

28E Sky for English programming!!

spleech · 28-12-2004

that's free?

**Analoguesat** · 28-12-2004

Ah but you didnt ask that did you

The biggest variety of English channels that are free in one way or another is still 28E, although you have to be a fan of some really minority interests, or like shopping.

What programming are you looking for? Theres a lot of news broadcasts in the clear on assorted satellites, with 13E being the best.

spleech · 28-12-2004

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

Ah but you didnt ask that did you .

sorry I thought fta was free to air (meaning free)

What I'm after is an alternative to Sky. I do not mind an initial outlay, and am not trying to achieve this for free. What I do not want is a contract and monthly payments, also I'd enjoy the setting up and challenge of it.

I am not after top film channels I am after a reasonable mix of alternative entertainment channels to normal TV (which could include films, sport, music, news etc)

I already have the equipment outlined above, and do not mind experimenting with a 2nd dish. I do not mind buying CAMS/legal cards/cards etc to do this. My computer knowledge is good.

Thanks

***Milkybarkid*** · 28-12-2004

Many in the UK use Sky FTA and buy a Freeview box for DTT.No monthly outlay and a reasonable selection of radio and TV.Cams,cards and proggers can add much more if you are willing to put in the effort although nothing is guaranteed for any length of time,but at the moment things are rosy. :chc

spleech · 28-12-2004

Originally Posted by Milkybarkid

but at the moment things are rosy. :chc

please explain what is rosy at the moment? The card I was using in my Aston Seca hasn't been do-able for 2 months or more...where should I be looking?

***Milkybarkid*** · 28-12-2004

TPS,Multivision,Cyfra+,Conax,Taquilla,Cabo,Sky Italia. I'd call that rosy. :ny

spleech · 28-12-2004

Originally Posted by Milkybarkid

TPS,Multivision,Cyfra+,Conax,Taquilla,Cabo,Sky Italia. I'd call that rosy. :ny

Sounds good, what do I need to do it? Where should I look?

spleech · 29-12-2004

can anybody help?

**Analoguesat** · 29-12-2004

Give us a chance - a lot of the experts in the pay tv field will be away from their computers over the christmas holiday period.

For starters, have a look through the packages on this page

hxxp://www.lyngsat.com/packages/europe.html

and decide which one(s) you are most interested in.

Note the encryption it uses over on the right of each column, then look at the relevant section here

hxxp://www.satellites.co.uk/php-bin/forum/index.php?

Note - whilst Sky Italia is open at the moment, its likely to disappear totally behind the secure Videoguard in the Spring.

Sky UK cant be hacked at the moment, so dont expect that one, and once you are set up remember that your investment (time and money) could be knocked out at any time by an encryption or major code change.

**Analoguesat** · 29-12-2004

You might want to check out the Dreambox section too - this is probably the ultimate receiver at the moment, but it is most definitely not for the beginner to the hobby - basically its a satellite receiver based on a linux computer. There are a couple of excellent guides available for download on the dreambox section, but you really have a steep learning curve if yo go this way.

***Milkybarkid*** · 29-12-2004

Originally Posted by spleech

Sounds good, what do I need to do it? Where should I look?

I would buy a Dragon and a suitable progger,after reading through various sat forums so you can learn how to use the Dragon and progger,and also check out Lyngsat to see what's available and see which sat or sats you need to point at to get the channels you want. Plenty of info on the net if you can spend some time taking it all in.

spleech · 29-12-2004

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

For starters, have a look through the packages on this page

hxxp://www.lyngsat.com/packages/europe.html

and decide which one(s) you are most interested in.

Note the encryption it uses over on the right of each column, then look at the relevant section here

hxxp://www.satellites.co.uk/php-bin/forum/index.php?

Note - whilst Sky Italia is open at the moment, its likely to disappear totally behind the secure Videoguard in the Spring.

Sky UK cant be hacked at the moment, so dont expect that one, and once you are set up remember that your investment (time and money) could be knocked out at any time by an encryption or major code change.

Cheers Analoguesat,

Sorry if my questions are stupid, but I am really getting to grips with this thanks to your help and from the others here.

Sky Italia for example, the films are in English?

When I find a 'package' and note what type of encryption is used, is it just a case of buying the right CAM, or is that where cards and programmers come into play?

spleech · 29-12-2004

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

You might want to check out the Dreambox section too - this is probably the ultimate receiver at the moment, but it is most definitely not for the beginner to the hobby - basically its a satellite receiver based on a linux computer. There are a couple of excellent guides available for download on the dreambox section, but you really have a steep learning curve if yo go this way.

Thanks again Analoguesat,

I was wondering what Dreambox meant. This appeals to me somewhat as IT is my thing.

spleech · 29-12-2004

Originally Posted by Milkybarkid

I would buy a Dragon and a suitable progger,after reading through various sat forums so you can learn how to use the Dragon and progger,and also check out Lyngsat to see what's available and see which sat or sats you need to point at to get the channels you want. Plenty of info on the net if you can spend some time taking it all in.

Thanks Milkybarkid,

A Dragon is a CAM yes?

suitable progger? Can you suggest one? What software do these use? Is it downloadable?

**Analoguesat** · 29-12-2004

Originally Posted by spleech

Cheers Analoguesat,

Sorry if my questions are stupid, but I am really getting to grips with this thanks to your help and from the others here.

Sky Italia for example, the films are in English?

When I find a 'package' and note what type of encryption is used, is it just a case of buying the right CAM, or is that where cards and programmers come into play?

No problem - none of the regulars on here mind answering sensible questions. Not sure about the Sky Italia movies, i thinks some of them have dual sound tracks.

Taking Sky Italia for an example - you need a system capable of decoding S*ca (mediaguard) version 2. And yes this is where the cards and cams come in. :ch3

spleech · 29-12-2004

cheers again

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