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Satellite TV Descramblers
The descrambler may be built-in to a receiver unit. This is typical when getting the receiver unit directly from the pay services providers. Also, the descrambler technology has changed rapidly, which should be kept in mind when getting one. An analog standard for consumer descrambler technology is the Videocipher system, manufactured by General Instruments. Newer versions of the Videocipher system include VC-II+ and VC-II+ RS. Digital encryption methods, the most important encryption methods in use today, include: DigiCipher II (current standard method) Satellite TV Descramblers – Resources Usually, if you need to get descrambling technology for viewing, you’ll get the needed devices with the initial equipment package from the service provider or reseller. Descramblers are needed for many premium channels (that you have to pay a fee to view). In the satellite television world, there are lots of free channels that you don’t have to pay anything additional for. Resellers and service providers include: DirecTV.com You can also think about the TV offerings that are available through broadband, as many of them overlap the channels available through satellite TV. |