foxtel card

**johnny1** · 04-02-10, 08:46 PM

hi there a friend of mine is selling me a foxtel card it is blue and has foxtel on the front of it in white its disconnected can you do anything with it
is it worth anything im a newbie so i dont know thanks

**mtv** · 04-02-10, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny1

hi there a friend of mine is selling me a foxtel card it is blue and has foxtel on the front of it in white its disconnected can you do anything with it
is it worth anything im a newbie so i dont know thanks

If it's not activated by Foxtel as part of a current subscription, it's useless.

BTW, the card remains the property of Foxtel, so your friend can't legally sell it and will be responsible for it if Foxtel request it's return.... that's assuming your friend obtained the card legally from a Foxtel subscription.

**johnny1** · 04-02-10, 08:58 PM

thanks for that mtv

**ozvic** · 08-02-10, 01:23 PM

I picked up a Topfield TF3200IR box at a swop meet. It had a Optus card in the slot. The card is the current colours according to info I found.
Is it any good? Does it need a monthly subscription? Can it be activated.
I am a beginner at this.

**LeroyPatrol** · 08-02-10, 02:22 PM

Is it the white and blue card? It might already be activated! Give it a go and have the box on an Aurora channel.

Leroy

**mtv** · 08-02-10, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeroyPatrol

Is it the white and blue card? It might already be activated! Give it a go and have the box on an Aurora channel.

Leroy

Further to that, if it is an activated Aurora card, you may have to leave it on an Aurora channel for quite a while, so the card receives an update of new keys.

**ozvic** · 08-02-10, 04:20 PM

Card is a Blue one. Which channel is a Aurora one? I have a working Mediastar 1100S box compliments of Leroy.
Did a blind scan of Optus C1 and there are lots of channels.
Card is now in a channel called "Aurora" comes up as scrambled, will leave in for a while to see what happens.

**networkD** · 08-02-10, 04:31 PM

The 'Aurora' channel is not part of the Optus Aurora network it is a channel Foxtel carry as part of their package and is NDS encrypted.
You need to find the optus C1 tuning channel, leave your card in the receiver on that channel.
If you call Optus on 1300 301 680 their is an auto update service, all you have to do is punch your card number into the phone and it will send an update to the card within 5 mins.

**LeroyPatrol** · 08-02-10, 04:32 PM

That's an Austar channels. You can sort channesl by freq or service provider. Hit ok for the cannel list and the hit info. On the lower RHS you can see what colored button to press to sort. Aurora is on 12407V and 12527V from memory or if sorting my service provider it is OPT (short for Optus).

Leroy

**viewer** · 08-02-10, 04:33 PM

Aurora is the service.
When you loaded C1, in the transponder list you should have ABC SBS IMPARJA 7CENTRAL GWN etc...look for a transponder that displays it/them as 12407/30000 2/3 v

Leave the card in, go away for a time ( sometimes overnight, sometimes 5 mins) and you should see piccies on the ABC and SBS channels if it is activated, then try the commercial stations listed above

**networkD** · 08-02-10, 04:54 PM

If you call the number I posted above it will update the card within 5 mins, I did this two days ago for a friend and he had not used his card in 6 months. It worked almost instantly with no waiting.

**ozvic** · 08-02-10, 05:02 PM

Thanks guys, Now have the card sitting on 7 Central. Freq 13007 Mhz Vert
Will leave it to see what happens, if nothing I will try ringing that number for a hit. Be happy if it works!

**LeroyPatrol** · 08-02-10, 05:13 PM

that freq is not correct. If that's what was found in a blind scan then your lnb settings prob aren't correct.

Leroy

**viewer** · 08-02-10, 05:14 PM

I think you have your lnb value set incorrectly...you should be displaying the transponder as 12527.

Change to the right lnb setting after your picture arrives....personally, I'd put it on an ABC or SBS channel, incase IMP etc not authorised on the card.

**ozvic** · 08-02-10, 05:32 PM

Rang that number, gave the serial no on the card, automated voice said it would be activated within 3 minutes, dam no activation!
Checked the Lnb freq in the setup menu which says 11300. What should it be?

Now on Abc WA as I am in Perth.

**LeroyPatrol** · 08-02-10, 05:35 PM

11300 is fine if your lnb is that freq. It's prob 10700 and it usually is written on the LNB.

Leroy

**ozvic** · 08-02-10, 05:40 PM

Ok, I am using the same dish which I receive Foxtel on so I dont want to change the setting of the Lnb otherwise the"Boss" wont be able to watch Foxtel...

**ozvic** · 08-02-10, 05:41 PM

Got to go out for a while, be back later, thanks for the help.

**viewer** · 08-02-10, 05:43 PM

Ok...doesn't matter what you do if you are using the foxtel decoder for the wife, as the lnb will be preset.

When you plug your one in, look at the lnb or antenna set up menu, and it will probably show 11300 or different. Change it to 10700 and try a rescan...I think that will put you right. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong...

**mtv** · 08-02-10, 07:42 PM

Also, once you have the correct LNB setting, receiver tuned to an Aurora channel and the card in the slot, then ring the number to re-activate it.

If the card isn't in the decoder, LNB set correctly and not tuned to an Aurora channel, the card won't receive the update.

04-02-10, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnny1 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 1	foxtel card hi there a friend of mine is selling me a foxtel card it is blue and has foxtel on the front of it in white its disconnected can you do anything with it is it worth anything im a newbie so i dont know thanks

08-02-10, 01:23 PM	#4
ozvic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western Australia Posts: 137 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 3	Card Question I picked up a Topfield TF3200IR box at a swop meet. It had a Optus card in the slot. The card is the current colours according to info I found. Is it any good? Does it need a monthly subscription? Can it be activated. I am a beginner at this.

08-02-10, 02:22 PM	#5
LeroyPatrol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.E. Vic Posts: 6,151 Thanks: 161 Thanked 668 Times in 408 Posts Rep Power: 150	Is it the white and blue card? It might already be activated! Give it a go and have the box on an Aurora channel. Leroy __________________ UltraPlus 980HD $349 Hyundai Sat/Terr Combo $349 MEDIASTAR PVR'S HD1100S / HDX9100 - $269 / $419 Selectv Sub Cards - $39 or $29 for Premium Members inc. post with 1 month FREE!

08-02-10, 04:31 PM	#8
networkD Premium Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 4	The 'Aurora' channel is not part of the Optus Aurora network it is a channel Foxtel carry as part of their package and is NDS encrypted. You need to find the optus C1 tuning channel, leave your card in the receiver on that channel. If you call Optus on 1300 301 680 their is an auto update service, all you have to do is punch your card number into the phone and it will send an update to the card within 5 mins. __________________ _____________________________________________

08-02-10, 04:32 PM	#9
LeroyPatrol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.E. Vic Posts: 6,151 Thanks: 161 Thanked 668 Times in 408 Posts Rep Power: 150	That's an Austar channels. You can sort channesl by freq or service provider. Hit ok for the cannel list and the hit info. On the lower RHS you can see what colored button to press to sort. Aurora is on 12407V and 12527V from memory or if sorting my service provider it is OPT (short for Optus). Leroy __________________ UltraPlus 980HD $349 Hyundai Sat/Terr Combo $349 MEDIASTAR PVR'S HD1100S / HDX9100 - $269 / $419 Selectv Sub Cards - $39 or $29 for Premium Members inc. post with 1 month FREE!

04-02-10, 08:58 PM	#3
johnny1 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 1	thanks for that mtv

08-02-10, 04:20 PM	#7
ozvic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western Australia Posts: 137 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 3	Card is a Blue one. Which channel is a Aurora one? I have a working Mediastar 1100S box compliments of Leroy. Did a blind scan of Optus C1 and there are lots of channels. Card is now in a channel called "Aurora" comes up as scrambled, will leave in for a while to see what happens.

08-02-10, 04:33 PM	#10
viewer Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bananaville Northern NSW Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 175 Thanked 120 Times in 91 Posts Rep Power: 34	Aurora is the service. When you loaded C1, in the transponder list you should have ABC SBS IMPARJA 7CENTRAL GWN etc...look for a transponder that displays it/them as 12407/30000 2/3 v Leave the card in, go away for a time ( sometimes overnight, sometimes 5 mins) and you should see piccies on the ABC and SBS channels if it is activated, then try the commercial stations listed above

08-02-10, 04:54 PM	#11
networkD Premium Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 4	If you call the number I posted above it will update the card within 5 mins, I did this two days ago for a friend and he had not used his card in 6 months. It worked almost instantly with no waiting. __________________ _____________________________________________

08-02-10, 05:02 PM	#12
ozvic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western Australia Posts: 137 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 3	Thanks guys, Now have the card sitting on 7 Central. Freq 13007 Mhz Vert Will leave it to see what happens, if nothing I will try ringing that number for a hit. Be happy if it works!

08-02-10, 05:13 PM	#13
LeroyPatrol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.E. Vic Posts: 6,151 Thanks: 161 Thanked 668 Times in 408 Posts Rep Power: 150	that freq is not correct. If that's what was found in a blind scan then your lnb settings prob aren't correct. Leroy __________________ UltraPlus 980HD $349 Hyundai Sat/Terr Combo $349 MEDIASTAR PVR'S HD1100S / HDX9100 - $269 / $419 Selectv Sub Cards - $39 or $29 for Premium Members inc. post with 1 month FREE!

08-02-10, 05:14 PM	#14
viewer Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bananaville Northern NSW Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 175 Thanked 120 Times in 91 Posts Rep Power: 34	I think you have your lnb value set incorrectly...you should be displaying the transponder as 12527. Change to the right lnb setting after your picture arrives....personally, I'd put it on an ABC or SBS channel, incase IMP etc not authorised on the card.

08-02-10, 05:32 PM	#15
ozvic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western Australia Posts: 137 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 3	Rang that number, gave the serial no on the card, automated voice said it would be activated within 3 minutes, dam no activation! Checked the Lnb freq in the setup menu which says 11300. What should it be? Now on Abc WA as I am in Perth. Last edited by ozvic; 08-02-10 at 05:33 PM.

08-02-10, 05:35 PM	#16
LeroyPatrol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.E. Vic Posts: 6,151 Thanks: 161 Thanked 668 Times in 408 Posts Rep Power: 150	11300 is fine if your lnb is that freq. It's prob 10700 and it usually is written on the LNB. Leroy __________________ UltraPlus 980HD $349 Hyundai Sat/Terr Combo $349 MEDIASTAR PVR'S HD1100S / HDX9100 - $269 / $419 Selectv Sub Cards - $39 or $29 for Premium Members inc. post with 1 month FREE!

08-02-10, 05:40 PM	#17
ozvic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western Australia Posts: 137 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 3	Ok, I am using the same dish which I receive Foxtel on so I dont want to change the setting of the Lnb otherwise the"Boss" wont be able to watch Foxtel...

08-02-10, 05:41 PM	#18
ozvic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western Australia Posts: 137 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 3	Got to go out for a while, be back later, thanks for the help.

08-02-10, 05:43 PM	#19
viewer Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bananaville Northern NSW Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 175 Thanked 120 Times in 91 Posts Rep Power: 34	Ok...doesn't matter what you do if you are using the foxtel decoder for the wife, as the lnb will be preset. When you plug your one in, look at the lnb or antenna set up menu, and it will probably show 11300 or different. Change it to 10700 and try a rescan...I think that will put you right. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong...

08-02-10, 07:42 PM	#20
mtv Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,077 Thanks: 106 Thanked 437 Times in 244 Posts Rep Power: 62	Also, once you have the correct LNB setting, receiver tuned to an Aurora channel and the card in the slot, then ring the number to re-activate it. If the card isn't in the decoder, LNB set correctly and not tuned to an Aurora channel, the card won't receive the update.

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