locals question

**raoul5788** · 12-28-2009 09:39 AM

I looked at the lists, but didn't see any Birmingham stations listed. I know they have hd available as well as sd locals, so I don't know why they aren't there. Sorry.

**KG4KBU** · 12-30-2009 02:11 AM

so does this mean I can't get BHM locals ?

**raoul5788** · 12-30-2009 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by KG4KBU

so does this mean I can't get BHM locals ?

Because I can't find them listed by what transponder they are on, I don't know if you can get them. You could try "moving" and see what happens, but if you can't get them, you would be sol until you switched back.

**jwhite6069** · 01-01-2010 01:37 PM

Birmingham should work there. I still get good signal on Birmingham's transponder in zip code 42127. Check out this thread and download the files and see what markets you can get. http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv-technical-discussions/177596-directv-transponder-maps-data-6-5-09-a.html

**raoul5788** · 01-01-2010 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by jwhite6069

Birmingham should work there. I still get good signal on Birmingham's transponder in zip code 42127. Check out this thread and download the files and see what markets you can get. http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv-technical-discussions/177596-directv-transponder-maps-data-6-5-09-a.html

Based on this, the op should have no problem getting Birmingham where he is. What transponder are they on?

**KG4KBU** · 01-02-2010 01:56 AM

i MOVED but it didnt work it kept cutting in and out

I wonder if it would work on dish network or is the spotbeams about the same ?

**raoul5788** · 01-02-2010 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by KG4KBU

i MOVED but it didnt work it kept cutting in and out

I wonder if it would work on dish network or is the spotbeams about the same ?

Can you post your signal levels? Your dish could be slightly out of alignment.

**jwhite6069** · 01-02-2010 11:32 AM

Birmingham is on 101w transponder 28. I get 87 percent signal strength here in Cave City KY. I have no idea about the HD locals though.

**KG4KBU** · 01-02-2010 11:46 PM

I don't know how to read the signal really as far as switching between transponders goes

**Jimbo** · 01-03-2010 08:49 AM

KG4KBU,

If the Birmingham locals are on the 101 at transponder 28.

First , you signal on the 101 should be good, it's the main sat for the core programming.

Go to the 101 sat, (says on the right side what sat your on) there are 8 transponders on each line.
You signal strength for 28 would be on the bottom line (25-32) 4th one over reading left to right.

Mine says 0 because that transponder is not used in MY area.

If you set up your sat in the location that your questioning and pull up the SS section, you should get the current SS for that location.

btw, Menu > Set Up > System Set Up > Sat and Antenna > View Signal Strength