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This is our most popular book and it is the best existing introduction to the subject of cable, wireless and satellite descrambling. There are several books which cover this subject but none provide real working circuits. Our book contains proven schematics, theory, real working turn-ons, and bypasses for most of the cable systems in use today. For those new to descrambling technology, this is the book to start with. It includes a discussion of how cable companies detect pirate decoders and how pirates circumvent that detection. $15.95
None of the information in any of these volumes is duplicated. The latest in pay-per-view systems including the Zenith Pulse Modulation system. Turn ons for Tocom, Oak, Scientific Atlanta, Zenith, Spectravision, Z-TAC, Jerrold, etc. For the first time, a discussion of BAGs (Bogus Address Generators) which are used to turn-on today's most sophisticated cable and wireless systems. A schematic for a one chip BAG is included. There is also a discussion about data readers which are used to extract information from the data channel. Cable techniques used to harass pirate descramblers. $15.95
Build a video scrambler/descrambler combo. No oddball arts are used.More turn-ons for Jerrold, Oak, Zenith, Sylvania, Hamlin and an assortment of other descramber circuits. Z-Trap II eliminates the flashing being used by many cable systems. BAGS (bogus address generators) are used to turn on today's most sophisticated wireless and cable systems including Scientific Atlanta, Zenith, and Videocipher. Another BAG schematic is included.There is a complete discussion of data readers which are jused to extract information from the address channel. Thatinformation can then be used to fool the decoder into full service mode. The text gives a very thorough explanation of how addressable systems work.The SUN board from Dectec. $15.95
Notch filters. Data injectors are used to put cable decoders into full service mode. Z-TAC Oak, Jerrold and SSAVI turn-ons, Test chips. Key circuits.Programming SUN decoders. The mail order decoder from Summit Marketing being sold in the magazines. $15.95
Compatibility of scrambling and cable ready TV receivers. The SSAVI system. How cable companies talk to your box. Turning on Oak Orion. Overview of all current cable scrambling systems. Jerrold numbering systems $15.95
How test chips work. Bullet blockers and stoppers. Cubes, the coolest of the pirate descramblers. A data reader project. Another project, the pass key. DirecTV's Videocrypt system. $15.95
Volume 7 is just being written. and we mention for the benefit of those who want to include in one of our specials. There will be more cable and wireless turn-ons and more technical articles on cable and satellite hacking. It will be released in November 1995. It may be included in any special and it will be mailed when it is released.There is a new PLUS fix and DSS fixes to talk about as well as a new digital cable box. Forget about pocket cubes, bullet busters, and ECM's. They won't matter any more. $15.95
We are in the midst of a revolution in the satellite delivery of programming. All the analogue services are going digital and there are now digital DBS services available. This book is a guide for those considering the purchase of a system. It includes installation and maintenance and a complete discussion of all current methods used to pirate satellite delivered programming. $15.95
Wireless cable systems exist in most major cities across the country. They deliver programming to hotels,apartments, etc. It is possible to intercept their signals with homebrew equipment or those $100 systems. Includes schematics and plans for several homebuilt systems together with tuning instructions and everything else you need to know before investing in a system. $15.95
While the data stream for residential VCII satellite decoders has been turned off, some satellite users are continuing to receive channels which would otherwise be scrambled, by using the same commercial "working keys" that are used by the cable TV companies. this involves the use of multi-bank software employing Wizard technology. This manual shows how hackers modify the descramble rmodules, extract data from them and use that data to receive all programming available. $15.95
Various Levels of Government offer their surplus for sale to the public. The price is right and all levels of government provide regular maintenance for their equipment so in addition to being manufactured to higher standards it is also in good repair. Property seized by DEA, Customs, IRS, U.S. Marshalls, State, City and County police is regularly auctioned off or put up for bid. Sale prices average 10% of the true value. It can cost up to $200 to get the basic information contained in this manual. $5
Here is a two hour hacker video with some cable but mostly satellite information. $15.95
Before we changed the name of our newsletter to American Hacker it was called Scrambling News. Here is a compilation of the best of Scrambling News articles. It's mostly cable oriented and it does not duplicate the information in our Pay TV and Satellite Descrambling volumes. Approximately 180 pages. $39.95.
Our magazine used to be called Scrambling News. We simply changed
the name. We write feature length articles on all aspects of hacking
including video, computers, phones, etc. We do product reviews and
interviews with hackers. Since the DirecTV DBS system is a current
target of hackers we have been running articles on the system to keep
our readers informed. Included is access to our BBS. It includes a full
selection of hacker files together with daily updates on technology and
communication news. The information on our BBS is exactly the kind you
want but don't have the time to search out. To our knowledge there is no
other information service like the one we provide. We are hackers but we
aren't kids. Use our quick mail program to download all the latest
information. $29.95 for 12 issues and 1 year BBS access. Send password
request with order for immediate authorization. We will leave message
with password under your name.
All the books (except The Best of Scrambling News)and the video are $15.95 each which includes shipping and handling. Or take any 3/$34.95 or 5/$52.95 or all seven volumes of the Pay TV Series for $69.95. Any one of the books (except The Best of Scrambling News) or the video a subscription to American Hacker Magazine including BBS costs $44.95. Send password request with order for immediate authorization. Our best deal is everything on pages 2&3 including a subscription to the magazine and BBS for $129.95 includes shipping. Free C.O.D. on this best deal only. Add $6 for all other C.O.D. orders. Sorry, we don't accept credit cards, for your protection and ours.
Our address is 3494 Delaware Ave., #123, Buffalo, NY, 14217-1230. Voice/FAX 716.874.2088. BBS 716.871.1915. E-mail scrambling@aol.com
This extensive work covers every facet of computer and telephone hacking, from cracking passwords to building telephone "color" boxes. Several popular computer operating systems are covered, as is telephone switching system operation.The objective is to get "root", that is root access on the target computer so you have total control of it. $24.95 includes shipping and handling.
You may have read articles in the popular magazines about pirate radio. Some individuals and groups set up their own radio stations for a lark or to publicize their political agendas. Many get into trouble by broadcasting on emergency frequencies or those used by conventional broadcasters. Several homebrew transmitter and antenna projects are included with other pertinent information. $24.95 includes shipping and handling.
This book is written by Mark Ludwig (PhD) who writes the "I Love Your Computer" section in our magazine American Hacker. Understanding viruses and having adequate protection against them is mandatory for anyone cruising the BBS's. The book is also valable to those studying assembly language and those who want to become intimately familiar with how their computer works. $15.95 includes shipping and handling. Add $10 for the companion floppy of source code.
Written by Don Lancaster (father of the microcomputer) for hackers who want to set up their own business venture, whether hi or low tech. Lots of hard info from an old hacker. $24.95 includes shipping.
Take a tour of the virus underground. You will enjoy this book. "...where some people think they're police, and some think they're God...where lousy products get great reviews, and people who write good programs are shouted down by fools. Visit a world of idiots gawking at technological marvels as those marvels munch up their data. Visit a world where government agents distribute viruses and anti-virus developers hire virus writers (or work for them). Surely this is cyberspace as it was meant to be. $14.95