> After all, they want to eventually get rid of the VCII+ datastream.  And
> if that occurs, what will that huge cavity be good for that was designed
> in the 4DTV for the insertion of a VCII+/RS module?  Could it really be
> used for anything else?  Surely no one else would see this as being a
> waiting market.  And even if someone did, would they have to pay GI or is
> the interface hardware design non-GI?
 
         Being familiar with hardware, R & D. If I were to buy
        One of the new Digital Receivers, I would find a Junk
        VC2+ Module, remove the guts, And bring out every Lead
        Seperately. NOT FOR, THEFT OF SERVICE. But to determin the
        data streams and digital formats that can be sent through a
        Bird, With NO special conditioning. The posibilities are
        endless, Depending on information available.
 
         Talked to turnervision, 1 aug 97.. as of sat, 2 aug 97
        They were going to start authorizeing DTV units, But
        they had to be authorized through the VC2+ Descrambler.
        Apparently, They dont yet have the facilities to activate
        Just digital, without VC2+ descrambler.
 
         On another note, I finally got my H to H Aligned.
        At one point you I believe, mentioned something about
        a set of Books, done yearly. That would have all the
        information for a Serious Hobbiest. On Who, Where, How,
        Why, Where to get it, In regards to Satellites in the
        Clark Belt, Between 25 and 137 degrees west.
        Refered To as the Bible, Cost about $200 A year.
        Ring any bells I hope.  :)
 
 
> It wouldn't be that hard for the programmers to shift the programming to
> the new units.
 
         And as I said above, All they need to Know, Is what
        They have to work with.
 
                                73s     Warren    K1BVZ
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