Stay Clean

[tcan]

I would advise all those that intend to fight Dave to be “Squeaky Clean” because broadcasting has used/uses some stealth methodology. I think Dave has the ability to multi-plex data to the horn and a small RF TX with a local pickup would provide more then enough evidence to convict.

[newideas]

will someone explain this to me? does this mean that
guys roaming around in vans like in E.T. can tell
if you're getting something outside of a subscription?

[Tomcat1]

That must explain why my LNB's keeps burning up. I'm on the third one in less than a year.

[megados]

I'm told though, that if you wear a helmet made of aluminum foil, they can't pick up anything useful . . .

Some people don't need the aluminum foil . . .

[WinstonSmith]

I would advise all those that intend to fight Dave to be “Squeaky Clean” because broadcasting has used/uses some stealth methodology. I think Dave has the ability to multi-plex data to the horn and a small RF TX with a local pickup would provide more then enough evidence to convict.

LMFAO.

[NotHome]

Originally posted by tcan
I would advise all those that intend to fight Dave to be “Squeaky Clean” because broadcasting has used/uses some stealth methodology. I think Dave has the ability to multi-plex data to the horn and a small RF TX with a local pickup would provide more then enough evidence to convict.

Yes, he could add a subcarrier that could be detected from the downconverter bleed. The only issue is how would he detect what channel you are watching? He could only detect that the LNB was powered and the polarization it was receiving. If he added the signals in such a way as to effect a single transponder, it still would not give any info. Just because the receiver is tuned to a certain transponder does not mean you are receiving any particular channel on that transponder. That you are receiving the data stream for that transponder would be the only info gathered. My kids play with the remote all the time and change to channels I don't have or have locked out.

You have the ability to detect a certain channel with analog TV by modifying the sync placement and picking up the modified flyback signals generated. With digital, you cannot change the sync timing as it is generated locally in the receiver. The picture information would not generate a viable signal for detection at 100-150' ranges.

NotHome

[BRANCHBREAKER]

What would the effective range be? From how far away from the LNB would they be able to determine if the LNB is powered up?

[Mechanic]

I would think with good equipment they could detect up to 300 to 400 feet, maybe further. A common fuzbuster (some anyway) can detect a powered dish at over 100 ft, but the fact that the dish is powered proves NOTHING, you could be watching the preview channels, totally legal.