Smart Card auth after unplugged problem

[jwhite]

I have a 6000 (with both modules) that has been working great. I disconnected it from power and the dish input for a couple weeks during some remodeling.

I reconnected it, it says my smart card is not authorized. I tried reseating the card and re-powering the unit and also doing the hold the power button reset. I left it over night to see if it would pick up and it didn't. Unit has a Yellow Smart card.

Do they de-activate them when they are disconnected for awhile?

Jay

[n0qcu]

Do they de-activate them when they are disconnected for awhile?

Jay
Yes, The new cards self de-activate if disconected from satellite stream.

[boba]

Call DISH and get the card rehit 800-333-3474

[Bobby94928]

Yes, The new cards self de-activate if disconected from satellite stream.

I wonder how long it has to be disconnected from the stream to deactivate. That could be a real problem for RVers.

[dummyproof]

There shouldn't be a problem, my parents often unplug everything but the fridge when they go back and forth from residences... they have had to call for re-hit three times. They said CS was very understanding and did the re-hit's with no problems.
They got hit by lightening a few years back, and now they unplug everything that they don't want to have to replace.

[Sandman]

To hijack Bobby C's question how many hours/days etc, before having to get the card rehit, I am a rver and sometimes go 10-12 hours without being connected to the stream, am I going to have to call every day ?

Bob

[n0qcu]

I've heard two to three weeks but have never tested.

[Bobby94928]

Then it's not a problem.....

[jwhite]

Mine was down for 16 days before I noticed, so it the inactivation period is 16 days or less. I will call for a re-hit on Friday.

Jay

[stonecold]

Nagra 2 has a 14 day tier life.

[P Smith]

Hmm, card's activation longevity - what is the your "tier life" mean ?

[Darkman]

cuz "stonecold said so --------> and that's the Bottom Line!" :)

...hehe