Digital Cable television End users Celebrate... Mostly

Digital Cable television End users Celebrate..

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Some may call them "descramblers" but, these cable filters don't perform at all similar to the prior incarnation. All digital and without the necessity for massive boxes of the past, this contemporary piece of equipment is fully legal to use and possess, though legally you will want to let your cable company know you are using it for testing purposes only.

Charmingly referred to as a Cable Filter, this does not try to hack cable communications for unauthorized networks. This is one of its pleasant elements. Every box talks with a server, this modifies that. It delays the signal from reaching the cable provider, filtering it from the ordinary communication. How does this effect you?

If an On-Demand or Pay-Per-View order is initiated, it is automatically approved by the box while the box transmits the information on the order to the cable company. Throw this bad boy on and the signal carrying the information will never be received by the cable company servers. This should be making some sense to you now. Again, cable filters only effect the signal leaving the box which belongs to you, so because of the manner with which it operates it is legal and protected by the federal government as long as it is being used for testing only. As long you're a tester and you make your provider aware of the testing you are doing, you're in the clear.

So you screw it to the box, screw the cable into the back of the filter and start ordering away. Sounds like a good idea. Hmmm, well let's not jump the gun quite yet.

All cable boxes have stored memory. In this stored memory goes your purchase history. Again, the filter doesn't effect the memory, only the signal. If you want to use this properly, you'll need a bit more information. Really, just a couple things to know before proceeding.

The memory that holds this type of data is very limited and is not meant to be used for long term data storage. Because of this, boxes react differently to the buildup of data.

Most will clear the memory on its own in under 90 days usually. If you don't make many purchases, you'll have no problems. If you make many, then when finally fills, you have 2 paths. Wait for it to clear on its own, or do it yourself, without the wait.

If you decide to take the manual route which I would suggest because you at least want the option should the need ever arise, different companies and different boxes do it in different ways. So many ways in fact it's beyond the scope of this article. Details on clearing the memory comes in in-depth fashion along with the cable filters if purchased from a retailer. This information is only to be used for testing only. The memory contains your data and can legally be cleared as long as the company knows you are doing it for testing. After all, you pay a monthly fee for the box, so you are legally entitled to check and make sure it is functioning properly.

As a consumer, it feels nice to win one, finally. Knowledge is definitely power, as well as money in your pocket.

To learn more, with your favorite search engine look for "cable box filters" or "cable filters" or just check http://www.cableboxfilters.com for the whole scoop.

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