Is 942 currently usable?

[interd0g]

Someone gave me a DVR 942 and up to a point it seems to work.
It has been out of service for a while and at the moment it doesn't attempt to update its software. I can see from the channel headers it is out of date.
Do they activate these any more or how can I get current software.?
If no i will use it as a dish pointing aid.

[harsh]

DISH Network will no longer activate a 942.

I recommend recycling if it doesn't cost you too much to do so.

[Ray C@DISH Network]

interd0g,

It is not supported any more and will not update the software. 942 receivers cannot be re-activated once disconnected. If you have any further questions, please let me know. Thanks.