[mythtv-users] DVB - W5 (4DTV) & KU/C-Band Question

[Raymond Wagner]

On 10/18/2010 15:11, mike at grounded.net wrote:
>>   If the programme is encrypted and you decrypt it without the authority
>>   of the provider (even if you are subscribed and have a legitimate
>>   decryption key in the form of a smartcard or otherwise) then as I
>>   understand it you potentially break the DMCA. That's why the
>>   discussion is not allowed here.
> But Nick, I never said anything about wanting to un-encrypt signals or hack them or anything of that nature.
> I only asked if there was a DVB card that COULD pick up the W5 service channels. I would still pay for the darn things, I just don't want to use the crummy old receiver that comes with my subscription.

Any subscription satellite service is going to be encrypted.  It's a 
broadcast system.  Were it not encrypted, there would be no way to 
control access, and thus no way to charge for it, aside from some 
government mandated fee (BBC).