Karl Schneider wrote in a message to all:
 KS> Not sure if this is permitted, as I haven't seen any echo rules
 KS> posted, but...
I don't recall seeing any either, but I also haven't checked
the 'rules repository'.  There MAY be a copy there.
 KS> I'm looking for a VCII board (blue, I guess...or whatever can be
 KS> turned on for legit programming)...
 KS> I have an RCA DSS recvr with single LNB and a paid-up smartcard
 KS> that I'd trade.
Sounds like a nice trade offer.  I have an older VCRS module, but it's not in 
working order, and IF i can get it fixed - I'll need it for my Sierra-III. 
Hope you have good luck finding what you need, and BTW - Welcome to the TVRO 
echo :)
My module has a place for a "card" in the back, but the last time I chatted 
with the techs at GI - they told me that those hadn't been implemented yet. 
Seems to me that mine is referred to as a "Star Card".  Is that basically the 
same as what yours uses ?   Looks to be a port for a plastic card about 2 
1/8" wide and probably about 3" long with 8 staggered connections on one side 
of one end.  Could be that GI was giving me a 'pat' answer on a touchy 
subject - dunno...  I need to replace a couple components on the PCB of mine 
(incl battery) and see if I can get the ROM to boot correctly.
A piece of advice, would be to be SURE your battery is not starting to leak, 
as that can REALLY damage the unit, and it's a cheap way to save at LEAST 
$125 for a recon'd unit.
Sincerely,
           Bruce - kb6lwn@juno.com - http://www.qsl.net/kb6lwn
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