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billmarnie · 22-03-2004, 09:59 AM

I obtained the following information from Optus who recommended I purchase a UEC910. However it will not receive other FTA. Can anyone suggest a receiver that will receive MCRYPT and other FTA, such as BBC World.

Proposed changes to Aurora smart cards
Please note: The following information is related to remote and rural Optus Aurora customers and end-users only.

Smart card changes for remote and regional broadcasting services
Optus is proposing some changes in regard to the Optus Aurora broadcasting services, and in particular the smart card technology used.

The information below details these changes and also outlines the steps that Optus is taking in order to minimise any impact on distributors and end users of the Aurora services.

Existing encryption service
Since launching the Aurora platform Optus has utilised the Irdeto encryption technology that operates Version 1 (V1) smart cards to deliver a range of satellite broadcasting services, including remote area broadcasting services (RABS) across Australia.

These services are delivered to a range of businesses, government departments and Direct-To-Home (DTH) end users. The total number of Aurora end users is 40,000 of which approximately 32,000 are RABS DTH end users.

To receive the Aurora service, customers require a satellite dish, a decoder and a smart card to unscramble the encrypted signals.

Proposed changes to MCRYPT smart cards
Optus has recently made a decision to introduce the MCRYPT encryption smart card technology and phase out support for the V1 smart card encryption system.

This decision was made for a number of reasons. The new MCRYPT service has the advantage of being more ‘secure’, and will also decrease the incidence of signal piracy.

Simulcrypt period
Optus is committed to ensuring the introduction of the new MCRYPT service will have minimal impact on existing customers and end users. For this reason Optus has decided to simulcrypt both the MCRYPT and V1 technologies for a maximum of five years, commencing in late 2003.

The decision to simulcast both the MCRYPT and the V1 encryption services means that all end users (either the new MCRYPT cards or the current V1 cards) will receive the Aurora services.

Optus does not anticipate any interruption to the V1 service as a result of the decision to simulcrypt MCRYPT. Those customers who are currently using the V1 cards, can continue using these cards until the simulcrypt period comes to an end. Most existing cards will reach the end of their natural life before this time and will then need to be replaced with the new MCRYPT card.

In respect of new customers, Optus is now unable to obtain any more V1 smart cards to supply distributors. Therefore new customers will need to obtain a new MCRYPT card in order to access Aurora services. These can be obtained from the normal distribution channels.

More information about Optus Aurora services
For more information about Optus Aurora services, please contact the Satellite Services Support team on 1300 301 681.

**simmo** · 22-03-2004, 10:30 AM

Thankyou for the info, Bill.
Most Enthusiasts in the satellite arena already knew that.
However, Aurora has never been FTA, and this is a FTA forum, we have strict rules.
I will leave this thread here for now, as general info, but I think that further comment would be against our rules.

billmarnie · 22-03-2004, 11:41 AM

I just want to know a decoder that is capable of receiving both FTA and Aurora MCRYPT.

If I have broken any rules, I apologise and was not aware that I was.

**simmo** · 22-03-2004, 12:16 PM

No Worries Bill, I realise in your first paragraph, you were asking re a decoder type. Any decoder other than the UEC, that has an Irdeto cam should work. ie topfield, humax etc. There are others here can advise you more than I.

bassett · 23-03-2004, 03:26 AM

Please Sir, Mr moderator Sir, can I say something about this please

Thats , that out of the way,,, Makes him feel wanted , and you have to be so carefull

The Aurora stream has been a duel feed for a while now, so don,t worry about the Multicrypt Your not receiving that, even though its there

22-03-2004, 09:59 AM	#1
billmarnie Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 4	Optus Aurora - Changed encryption to MCRYPT I obtained the following information from Optus who recommended I purchase a UEC910. However it will not receive other FTA. Can anyone suggest a receiver that will receive MCRYPT and other FTA, such as BBC World. Proposed changes to Aurora smart cards Please note: The following information is related to remote and rural Optus Aurora customers and end-users only. Smart card changes for remote and regional broadcasting services Optus is proposing some changes in regard to the Optus Aurora broadcasting services, and in particular the smart card technology used. The information below details these changes and also outlines the steps that Optus is taking in order to minimise any impact on distributors and end users of the Aurora services. Existing encryption service Since launching the Aurora platform Optus has utilised the Irdeto encryption technology that operates Version 1 (V1) smart cards to deliver a range of satellite broadcasting services, including remote area broadcasting services (RABS) across Australia. These services are delivered to a range of businesses, government departments and Direct-To-Home (DTH) end users. The total number of Aurora end users is 40,000 of which approximately 32,000 are RABS DTH end users. To receive the Aurora service, customers require a satellite dish, a decoder and a smart card to unscramble the encrypted signals. Proposed changes to MCRYPT smart cards Optus has recently made a decision to introduce the MCRYPT encryption smart card technology and phase out support for the V1 smart card encryption system. This decision was made for a number of reasons. The new MCRYPT service has the advantage of being more ‘secure’, and will also decrease the incidence of signal piracy. Simulcrypt period Optus is committed to ensuring the introduction of the new MCRYPT service will have minimal impact on existing customers and end users. For this reason Optus has decided to simulcrypt both the MCRYPT and V1 technologies for a maximum of five years, commencing in late 2003. The decision to simulcast both the MCRYPT and the V1 encryption services means that all end users (either the new MCRYPT cards or the current V1 cards) will receive the Aurora services. Optus does not anticipate any interruption to the V1 service as a result of the decision to simulcrypt MCRYPT. Those customers who are currently using the V1 cards, can continue using these cards until the simulcrypt period comes to an end. Most existing cards will reach the end of their natural life before this time and will then need to be replaced with the new MCRYPT card. In respect of new customers, Optus is now unable to obtain any more V1 smart cards to supply distributors. Therefore new customers will need to obtain a new MCRYPT card in order to access Aurora services. These can be obtained from the normal distribution channels. More information about Optus Aurora services For more information about Optus Aurora services, please contact the Satellite Services Support team on 1300 301 681.

22-03-2004, 10:30 AM	#2
simmo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Planet on the northern end....Cairns! Posts: 7,123	Thankyou for the info, Bill. Most Enthusiasts in the satellite arena already knew that. However, Aurora has never been FTA, and this is a FTA forum, we have strict rules. I will leave this thread here for now, as general info, but I think that further comment would be against our rules. __________________ Hmmmm... Please take some time to browse and read our site. We are a friendly, knowledgable mob but we don't tolerate laziness easily!.....

22-03-2004, 12:16 PM	#4
simmo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Planet on the northern end....Cairns! Posts: 7,123	No Worries Bill, I realise in your first paragraph, you were asking re a decoder type. Any decoder other than the UEC, that has an Irdeto cam should work. ie topfield, humax etc. There are others here can advise you more than I. __________________ Hmmmm... Please take some time to browse and read our site. We are a friendly, knowledgable mob but we don't tolerate laziness easily!.....

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22-03-2004, 11:41 AM	#3
billmarnie Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 4	I just want to know a decoder that is capable of receiving both FTA and Aurora MCRYPT. If I have broken any rules, I apologise and was not aware that I was.

23-03-2004, 03:26 AM	#5
bassett Satellite Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: bassettville Where else Posts: 5,354	Please Sir, Mr moderator Sir, can I say something about this please Thats , that out of the way,,, Makes him feel wanted , and you have to be so carefull The Aurora stream has been a duel feed for a while now, so don,t worry about the Multicrypt Your not receiving that, even though its there