What is a CAM?
A conditional access module ("CAM")
is a unit to insert a smart card into a satellite
receiver as proof you have subscribed to
the satellite signal and are authorized to
receive it. Many satellite receivers have
one or more PCMCIA common interface ("CI")
slots that support the insertion of various
manufacturers' CAM modules.
In other words, a smart card verifies your
subscription, and the CAM provides the slot
to insert the smart card into. We sell CAMs
and a few products to repair the CAM itself,
should your CAM need repair or updating.
We do not sell smart cards for satellite
reception, you have to obtain that from your
satellite signal vendor to make use of our
products.
Why did we start distributing CAMs?
We decided to start handling the Matrix reloaded
CAM when our CIO tried unsuccessfully for
a year to find a North American source for
a Viaccess compatible CAM to use with a FortecStar
satellite receiver so he could subscribe
to a paid foreign language channel. The foreign
language channel only had full receiver systems
available, not just a CAM to fit the common
interface on his receiver. The FortecStar
receiver included a built in hard drive to
record shows, a dish positioner, and universal
LNB compatibility. The receiver that the
foreign channel offered had none of those
features and would have required scrapping
the universal LNB, sorely limiting any options
for viewing other channels on satellites.
Why did we choose Matrix Reloaded CAMs?
We settled on the Matrix Reloaded CAM because
we did not want to limit future choices for
paying for satellite channels. This universal
CAM currently supports the following encryptions:
1. Betacrypt
2. Conax
3. Cryptoworks
4. Fun6in1
5. Free X TV
6. Irdeto 1, 2
7. Nagravision
8. Seca 1, 2
9. Viaccess 1, 2
Not all of those are currently used in the
satellites over the United States. The point
is that Matrix Reloaded CAM is flexible.
These are all the KU-band satellites that
currently use Cryptoworks, Irdeto, Nagravision
and/or Viaccess encryption methods over the
US: AMC 1, AMC 2, AMC 4, Anik F1, EchoStar 1, EchoStar 2, EchoStar 3, EchoStar 4, EchoStar 6, EchoStar 7, EchoStar 8, EchoStar 9/Telstar 13, Galaxy 10R, Nahuel 1, Nimiq 1, Nimiq 2, SatMex 5, and Telstar 5.
The reason for Matrix Reloaded's flexibility
is that it is programmable. There are upgrades
constantly being written for the Matrix Reloaded
CAM. If you are computer savvy, you can order
a couple pieces of hardware, upload the upgrades
yourself from the internet, then upload the
upgrades again from your computer to the
CAM. Alternatively, we can supply pre-programmed
cards that just load new upgrades directly,
without even removing the CAM from your satellite
receiver. We save you from having to have
the knowledge, time and equipment to download
the files from the internet and write cards
to load the latest firmware.
A single Matrix Reloaded CAM does all the
work of Joker, Ice Crypt, Sky Crypt and Magic
CAMs rolled into one without having to purchase
each of those separate CAMs. This cutting
edge technology of the Matrix Reloaded CAM
is still young and the most powerful unit
available today.
What services do we offer?
Because Matrix Reloaded is programmable,
it is usually software repairable if it ever
becomes damaged. If our pre-programmed cards
can't fix a damaged CAM, we are prepared
to reload the firmware within the CAM, a
process that used to take disassembly, de-soldering
a chip, re-soldering and re-assembly. A 30
minute job for an expert (and perhaps impossible
for an amateur) can now usually be done without
any of those steps. All of this means the
Matrix Reloaded is supportable. For more
information, inquire here.
Why should you buy from us?
This is the same satellite receiver CAM that
has been sold from Europe to the US for the
past several months over eBay. Now, it is
available without paying high fees to ship
the product from Europe to the US and without
the extra delay. Typical recent eBay sale
prices have been in the $144 to $161 price
ranges, plus another $20 - $40 shipping to
the US from Europe. Such individual importing
leads to feedback to the European sellers
like "Inflated P&P. Item cost 177
Wanted 220 total. Beware !! Hidden charges
galore." The seller had disclosed that
his shipping prices were within the United
Kingdom. Save yourself the hassle. If you
are in North America, buy it from a source
here in the US.
How do I order?
We offer convenient credit card processing
through CCNow, our on-line merchant or you
can mail us your check or money order. To order, view our price list.
Dealers inquiries invited.
