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**Rob** · 01-04-2004, 16:18

Over time, sometimes static or something like it can build up and affect the smart card. If the STB can't properly communicate with it due to this interference, Digi TV gives up.

Sky boxes can have the same problem.

Quite why there is a need for a smart card on the ntl boxes, I don't know.

01-04-2004, 16:18	#3
Rob Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Age: 44 Posts: 11,854	Re: Strange problem with Digi TV Over time, sometimes static or something like it can build up and affect the smart card. If the STB can't properly communicate with it due to this interference, Digi TV gives up. Sky boxes can have the same problem. Quite why there is a need for a smart card on the ntl boxes, I don't know. __________________ The NTHW Gaming Clan! ~ Call of Duty Gameservers and More! Help Cable Forum's MiniCity grow: Population\|Industry\|Transport\|Security\|Environment\|Business