Can you use VOOM STB for local HD only?

[IamtheMp3God]

I have a voom stb with software 5.68 on it. Can I use it as on OTA only STB? This would work perfect just to get the locals in HD.

Thanks!

 

[TheTimm]

Since you have it, why not just go ahead and try it? But no, I hear they don't work at all unless activated by Voom - who won't activate it unless you actually subscribe to Voom.

 

[Ilya]

5.68? I don't think so. If I remember correctly, this version will lock out OTA channels the moment it is unplugged...

 

[madpoet]

Correct... you need a more recent software version.

 

[IamtheMp3God]

Can I just point the dish and upgrade the software and then use it for ota channels? I have all the equipment but I no longer sub to voom.

I am not trying to hack or anything like that I just don't feel that the service is worth it and I want to use the hardware for something...

Thanks

 

[Ilya]

You would have to be re-authorized to get the update, I think.

 

[madpoet]

THe instant you pointed it at the sat to get an update it will turn off your card, which will render the OTA useless anyway.