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Canadian Providers Discuss and learn about Canadian High Definition Bell ExpressVu, Star Choice & Rogers Cable.  |
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01-04-2007, 08:19 PM
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What is HD?
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Wiring satellite cable through cable box...
I am going to install my expressvu dish onto my new townhouse this weekend, and I would like to keep the installation as easy and clean as possible. What I want to do is just run the cable from my dish, into the cable box in my garage, so I can tap into the cable already going to my basement from the cable box. So, the question of the day is......how can I get into the box?? I already subscribe to Shaw Cable for my internet and currently my basic cable, so would they come open the box for me? I have tried to find the proper key to buy off eBay, but have been unable to find something that looks like it will work. Here is a pic of the box......does anyone have any suggestions, or know where I can get a key to open the box.
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01-05-2007, 12:20 PM
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DLP Rocks!
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Good chance its 'their' property
I suspect you may mess up your broadband if you try hook up into the cable set up.
But, to answer your question, I doubt they'll let you. That being said, I read somewhere that those types of locks are easily pickable with a 'bic' pen. Try google ... |
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01-08-2007, 06:31 PM
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What is HD?
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Yeah, the bic pen trick didn't work.....but my hammer sure did!!! Just pried it open with the end of the hammer. Will Shaw care that my box is open now, as long as I am still paying for all the services that I am receiving?? I have them coming tomorrow to deliver the HD-PVR receiver.....
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01-13-2007, 12:21 AM
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High Definition is the definition of life.
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I hope they used RG6 to wire your house,and your going to need 2 wires from the multi-switch to your 9200.If the wires from the lnb to the reciever are not RG6,you could have problems.
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02-18-2007, 02:16 PM
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What is HD?
Join Date: Feb 2007
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how to open gray plastic cable box
I'm not sure if this is the right area, so here goes anyway. how do you open a gray plastic cable box thats located on the outside of your home?
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02-19-2007, 10:14 AM
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DLP Rocks!
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Mine opens with a socket wrench.
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02-19-2007, 03:26 PM
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High Definition is the definition of life.
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London Ont Canada
Age: 40
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A little shot of krazy glue on teh inside of the spinning dead cable end and wait about 5 minutes then go out with a pair of needlenose and voila it is off.
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