How do I activate a purchased Motorola Dual-Tuner DVR HD DCT6412?

[DigitalDream]

Purchased a Comcast DVR box off of eBay to replace my rented box. Tried to contact Comcast and activate it. Comcast said they will only support new boxes. Is there a way to obtain a security card that will allow the box to work? Thanks.

 

[meesterserg]

Unfortunately any boxes purchased from E-bay are likely stolen, as US cable companies do not sell equipment. No US cable company will activate any Motorola (or SA) boxes purchased from an outside source.

 

[brianr0131]

Yea you're pretty much beat. You can try to sell it on ebay again or better yet if you paid through Paypal file a dispute and return it. Make sure you get tracking info on your return.

 

[mruk69]

Wasn't there a new law that took place where if you buy your own cable box the cable company must provide a cable card?

 

[Bobby]

But the 6412 doesn't have cable card capability. He's screwed.

 

[mruk69]

Hmm I believe this is the same receiver I have HD dual tuner DVR mark III and it has a card slot on the right.
Here is a picture on Motorola's site.

Motorola DVR: Dual-Tuner DVR High-Definition Set-Top DCT6412

 

[philhu]

That is not a cable card slot. It is a security card slot

Cable cards look more like PCCards

 

[mruk69]

That is not a cable card slot. It is a security card slot

Cable cards look more like PCCards

Oh well, proves what I know. Thanks for your knowledge.