"Outside" SA/Cisco STBs work on Rogers (or Videotron)? (No!) See Post 1 - Page 6 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

asillito · 2011-01-09, 06:06 PM

I bought a 8300HD on eBay from the USA with out knowing about the importance of the SAB code. I have found out that all Roger's boxes are pre-registered with Rogers in a pool. When a box is activated, the SAB code must be in the pool or it won't work. I have to believe that there is some propriatary programming in the box for Rogers. I originall thought same brand and model and it should work anywhere ... WRONG !!

Anyway to my question ... is there anyway I can take this box and have it re-programmed to work with Rogers ? I have a 8300HD already that I got from Rogers that works. Can I reprogram this box from eBay with the same SAB code as the box I have now ?

I thank anyone in advance for their replies.

57 · 2011-01-10, 12:56 AM

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is there anyway I can take this box and have it re-programmed to work with Rogers ?

Short answer: NO.

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Ken H · 2012-04-29, 03:31 AM

From what I can tell in this forum it's the SA/Cisco stuff. Is their platform capable of other brands for HD boxes?

TIA

57 · 2012-04-29, 09:52 AM

Your post was moved to this existing thread. The answer to your question is no. As stated in post 1 - You need to purchase a STB from Rogers, from their authorized distributor, or from a Rogers customer in good standing. Rogers Ontario only uses SA/Cisco.

2011-01-09, 06:06 PM	#76
asillito Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	bought 8300HD on eBay, but it doesn't work I bought a 8300HD on eBay from the USA with out knowing about the importance of the SAB code. I have found out that all Roger's boxes are pre-registered with Rogers in a pool. When a box is activated, the SAB code must be in the pool or it won't work. I have to believe that there is some propriatary programming in the box for Rogers. I originall thought same brand and model and it should work anywhere ... WRONG !! Anyway to my question ... is there anyway I can take this box and have it re-programmed to work with Rogers ? I have a 8300HD already that I got from Rogers that works. Can I reprogram this box from eBay with the same SAB code as the box I have now ? I thank anyone in advance for their replies. Last edited by 57; 2011-01-10 at 12:57 AM. Reason: Moved to existing thread.

2012-04-29, 03:31 AM	#78
Ken H Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern Windsor, ON Posts: 185	What brand HD boxes can be used on Rogers? From what I can tell in this forum it's the SA/Cisco stuff. Is their platform capable of other brands for HD boxes? TIA

2012-04-29, 09:52 AM	#79
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,296	Your post was moved to this existing thread. The answer to your question is no. As stated in post 1 - You need to purchase a STB from Rogers, from their authorized distributor, or from a Rogers customer in good standing. Rogers Ontario only uses SA/Cisco. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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