Anyone on Spectrum (TWC) with CC/STBs?

[Telecore]

Now that Frontier FIOS has implemented DRM/Copy Once on most channels, there is no longer a differentiator between them and others. I have noticed that it would be cheaper for me to get the same services on Spectrum/TWC. (I am fortunate that my neighborhood can get Frontier, Spectrum/TWC and AT&T - 3 options). Is anyone using SageTV on Spectrum? Do the set top boxes have component outputs? Are most channels flagged as copy once? Thanks in advance for any input.

[Ender]

I have TWC/Spectrum here in NC, Most channels with the exception of the Locals and QVC are copy once. Two years ago they provided me with an Arris set top box (non DVR) with component output. The model number is DCX3200-M. That being said I use an HDMI splitter that feeds my Colossus encoder.

As far as I know most TWC areas have been copy once for as long as I can remember.

[KryptoNyte]

Originally Posted by Ender

As far as I know most TWC areas have been copy once for as long as I can remember.

Yep, all except the locals. Native Charter (Spectrum) areas have virtually all channels as copy freely via cablecard, except for the premiums - as it should be. Unfortunately, the TWC branch hasn't made that transition yet.

[Fuzzy]

And they may not, unless you push them.. These permissions are typically setup by the local headend, so you'll need to stop by the office and complain. somewhere on charter's website is their policy - should be enough to 'encourage' the headend operator to make the changes - if you are lucky.

EDIT: http://www.charter.net/support/gener...v-programming/

[Fuzzy]

There's a discussion on TWC's forums here: http://forums.timewarnercable.com/t5...uot/td-p/98078