http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r10568748 en Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:55:48 EDT Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:55:48 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10570090 imrf : If you hook up your SA box in a different area, it will come up saying, unit not authorized, call the local cable company, on all channels. You will have a a 10lb brick.

BTW, why did you start two threads dealing with the same exact issue?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10570090 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:37:39 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10569243 Wcomnat : :o Do you know if you get any of the channels with the Scientific Atlanta (analog) so I can use it to record or play back on these stations?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10569243 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:52:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10568850 Greg_Z : Sorry, but you can not purchase a Digital Cable Receiver for your own (has been discussed here too many times).

Digital CaTV receivers are regulated by your local CATV provider and they own the boxes, which is in turned leased to their subscribers so that they can regulate what devices are activated on their systems.
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One man's customer loyalty is another man's miguided arrogance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10568850 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:08:04 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10568748 Wcomnat : I own my DVR Scientific Atlanta 8000, I called Time Warner and they say I can only use there boxes. I am moving to Cape Coral, FL where the Service is Time Warner. Is thier any way of using my own Digital Cable Boxes instead of renting their's? I want to order all services but use box's I can buy not rent.:huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10568748 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:56:10 EDT