Stealing DSS? (No, not asking HOW)

[Crimson]

A co-worker of mine mentioned that he has been "Stealing" Satellite service for the past couple weeks from DSS.. He mentioned that he has a new card which does not need to be reprogramed, and therefor cannot be shut off.. Anyone know if this is really possible? I think he is full of crap but he insists he is getting every channel 100% free of charge..

Please don't post messages on HOW to do it, etc.. I am just wondering if this sort of thing can really be done, or if he is full of it...

 

[konichiwa]

Yes it can be. In the back of the DSS system you have to put in a little keycard, there's ways of programming your own keycards or buying them from people and they'll let you get pay-per-view for free and all the other channels. I've never done it myself so I can't vouch for the actual functionality, but I know it's feasible.

 

[urbantechie]

Yes it can be done. My dad is going to start doing that soon.

 

[ultravox]

Yes those "Funny Cards" are sometimes called "Test Cards" the idea being that you buy one...use it for 6 years and then you know your system is running correctly and you can now fork over $14:95 a month for the basic programming package.....I'm on year 4 ..so far, so good...

 

[NicColt]

DSS changes the code every 4-6 months so you continuously have to either reprogram the cards or upgrade them. DSS are working on a daily code change system so it's only a matter of time now. But I do hate people who gloat to kids that "they can get ALL the channels for free" when actually there STEALING ALL the channels, nice lesson to teach kids.

 

[TheDennis]

I know several people that steal their satellite service. It is feasible, but I don't know about getting one that doesn't have to be reprogrammed. I thought you had to geta new every 6 months or so. But what do I know I have never fooled with it myself.

 

[Robor]

There's DSS cards that don't need to be reprogrammed? Never heard of that. Are they still working? My guess is probably not. That ECM a couple nights ago pretty much wiped out all of the "test H cards". Oh well, it was nice while it lasted.

Rob

 

[guyver01]

Last ECM?? DSS uses Electronic Counter Measures? Wat they do? Drop flares or chaff from one of the orbiting satellites?

or do they use electronic bullets like the cable companies?

 

[skywhr]

info on black sunday

 

[MrAnderson]

They are smart to what is going on with the programmed cards, usually get fried after 3 months. At least that is what I have heard form people around here using these.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

My aunt had one (legally) for three months while she was on maternity leave (she was bedridden) from Hughes, the cards are pretty nifty.

 

[yakko]

WOW! This thread is back from the dead.