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Old 20th August 2007, 12:06 AM
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Searching for satellite signal possible causes.

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Searching for satellite signal possible causes

A signal isn’t getting from dish to receiver. This may be a cabling problem.
Your dish isn’t picking up a signal.
Your receiver is getting a signal but isn’t processing the signal correctly.
A severe storm has temporarily interfered with the signal.
Your lnb and other are not correctly listed in menu.

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Check everything that could be preventing the signal transmission.


Make sure your dish has not moved.
Make sure nothing is blocking the dish.
Make sure the cables that run from dish to receiver are securely connected, and connections exposed outside your home are sealed with silicone at the connectors.
If you had severe weather, inspect your dish for debris or misalignment.

Inspect or realign your dish when you can easily and safely do so. Many dishes are difficult to reach. If this is the case, call an installer for further assistance.


Disconnect and reconnect all cable ends between the dish and the receiver. Start with the SAT–IN connection at the back of your receiver and work your way to the dish. Take out each cable and inspect it. Check the center wire in the cable. If the wire is bent, straighten it. Reconnect the cable. Be sure it’s securely connected. If you see corrosion in the cable connection, it is best to replace the connectors and seal with silicone gel to avoid problems in the future. Long cable lines (more than 100 feet) may need additional power to improve signals. If this is the case, call an installer for further assistance.


Test the signal strength using your remote and on–screen menu. Your owner’s manual explains how to run a signal test. In clear weather, the strength should be over 70 on most transponders. If it’s not, your problem is probably with your cable connections or dish pointing. You may see signal strength of zero on transponders ** ** **. This is normal in many areas. Your system manual shows how to run cables and point your dish.


Reset your receiver by turning it off and unplugging it. Wait 15 seconds, then plug it back in and turn it on.

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Old 11th January 2008, 05:53 PM
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I am having issues finding 119, when I am looking for 119 I locate signalfor 110 with full quality and signal, I was advised that if you locate 119-110 is also located, not too sure if I have to adjust up or down or left to right with this situation. I am using a dish with a dual lnb bracket. I am having a tuff time locating, any advice woud be greatly appreciated.
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Old 26th January 2008, 04:28 AM
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Thanks for all the great info
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Old 26th January 2008, 05:51 AM
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I am having issues finding 119, when I am looking for 119 I locate signalfor 110 with full quality and signal, I was advised that if you locate 119-110 is also located, not too sure if I have to adjust up or down or left to right with this situation. I am using a dish with a dual lnb bracket. I am having a tuff time locating, any advice woud be greatly appreciated.

Why dont you try switching and instead search for 110 with 110 lnb and your 119 will align with it.
Also recheck yor skew, azimuth and elevation for the area you are in.
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Old 19th April 2008, 04:55 PM
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what is the setting for 110 and 119 for dn I mean the tilt and elevation
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Old 19th April 2008, 07:07 PM
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The info I need is to what setting do I adjust with the dish to get 110 and 119
I meant the elevation and the tilt to set the dish.
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