What in the world is THIS?
07-28-04, 06:30 PM
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What in the world is THIS?
Hey, sorry if this question has been asked before, but I've never seen this free to air satellite stuff.
I found this on eBay and I was just wondering what exactly it was, how it worked, and if it was any good.
Thanks!
I found this on eBay and I was just wondering what exactly it was, how it worked, and if it was any good.
Thanks!
07-28-04, 10:18 PM
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07-29-04, 11:32 AM
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I think I read somewhere about some of the satelite companies trying to get this thing declared illegal. Regardless, there's no such thing as a free ride...as soon as the satelite/TV companies find a way to block the signals to these things, they will - making any investment in them worthless.
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07-29-04, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by drjay
Looks very cool. Could be nice since I won't be paying for cable this coming year. I wonder how you figure out where to point the thing? Hrmm...
Looks very cool. Could be nice since I won't be paying for cable this coming year. I wonder how you figure out where to point the thing? Hrmm...
07-29-04, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by Shannon Nutt
I think I read somewhere about some of the satelite companies trying to get this thing declared illegal. Regardless, there's no such thing as a free ride...as soon as the satelite/TV companies find a way to block the signals to these things, they will - making any investment in them worthless.
I think I read somewhere about some of the satelite companies trying to get this thing declared illegal. Regardless, there's no such thing as a free ride...as soon as the satelite/TV companies find a way to block the signals to these things, they will - making any investment in them worthless.
08-22-04, 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by DarkestPhoenix
So...without any, uh, incriminating evidence pointing to you, does anyone have this? How does it work for ya?
So...without any, uh, incriminating evidence pointing to you, does anyone have this? How does it work for ya?
As a few posters have mentioned, these are highly illegal. People who have been caught stealing DirecTV have been sued by the company for THOUSANDS of dollars. People who have bought FTA sat equipment from legit websites have been issued tracked down by DirectTV and taken to court. It's very dangerous business, and we definitely shouldn't be talking about it here.
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08-22-04, 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by Sonicflood
http://www.thesatshack.com/silver-bullet-faqs.html
http://www.thesatshack.com/silver-bullet-faqs.html
Then in the legal disclaimer, they flat out say it is illegal in the US, and they hint it may be legal in Canada (but they won't sell it there). What weasels.
08-22-04, 11:46 PM
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Wow. I wasn't really too sure about such things, but I wonder how the heck someone could sell these things on eBay and it's all right, but someone gets slammed for selling a pirated VHS tape of a basketball game or some such shit. Seems pretty fucking crazy to me, and seems that a lot more 'shows' are stolen from FTA than VHS.
08-23-04, 08:12 AM
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Originally posted by DarkestPhoenix
Wow. I wasn't really too sure about such things, but I wonder how the heck someone could sell these things on eBay and it's all right, but someone gets slammed for selling a pirated VHS tape of a basketball game or some such shit. Seems pretty fucking crazy to me, and seems that a lot more 'shows' are stolen from FTA than VHS.
Wow. I wasn't really too sure about such things, but I wonder how the heck someone could sell these things on eBay and it's all right, but someone gets slammed for selling a pirated VHS tape of a basketball game or some such shit. Seems pretty fucking crazy to me, and seems that a lot more 'shows' are stolen from FTA than VHS.
08-23-04, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by DVD Josh
Apparently they aren't legal to sell or buy, just use.
Apparently they aren't legal to sell or buy, just use.
From the "legal disclaimer" at the site above (note tho', they won't sell to Canadians
2) You understand that this web site's intended audience are residents of Canada and other countries where use of test cards is considered legal. You understand that the worldwide nature of the internet makes it impossible to regulate the audience and it is possible to access this web site in countries where use of test cards is illegal. You understand that it is your responsibility to check your local laws before committing any information on this website for any given practical use. We do NOT condone signal theft and you are absolutely prohibited from putting ANY information on this site to any illegal use. Any individuals indicating illegal intent are subject to loss of any and all privileges given to them by this web site.
3) You understand that use, possession, distribution, manufacture or importation of test cards is illegal in the United States. If you are a U.S. resident, you are required by law to subscribe and the use or sale of test cards of any kind is unlawful and constitutes signal theft and is subject to criminal and civil penalties according to U.S. law. We do not condone the use or sale of test cards to U.S. residents. In addition, use of test cards may also be considered illegal in any country or jurstiction where the U.S. based services of DirecTV Inc. and Echostar Communications Corp, in specific, The Dish Network can legally and lawfully distribute their signals, either directly or indirectly and make said signals available for purchase to consumers on a subscription basis.
3) You understand that use, possession, distribution, manufacture or importation of test cards is illegal in the United States. If you are a U.S. resident, you are required by law to subscribe and the use or sale of test cards of any kind is unlawful and constitutes signal theft and is subject to criminal and civil penalties according to U.S. law. We do not condone the use or sale of test cards to U.S. residents. In addition, use of test cards may also be considered illegal in any country or jurstiction where the U.S. based services of DirecTV Inc. and Echostar Communications Corp, in specific, The Dish Network can legally and lawfully distribute their signals, either directly or indirectly and make said signals available for purchase to consumers on a subscription basis.
