Recent content by expatvoomer

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    Constant Picture/sound Breakup

    Update on my problem: I removed the Winegard diplexer entirely, the connections did not appear to be loose as I had to use a wrench. This has stopped the sound and picture breakups (I have 2 STB's and both were doing it); but did not cure the channel mix up with 1 STB. So, after reading through...
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    Constant Picture/sound Breakup

    Ilya, thanks for the tip, should have read those threads properly! I bypassed the combiner on one of the lines from the dish to see if that would fix the mixed up channels, but alas! But now Ive reconnected, the picture breakups have stopped! I will pass the polarity switching prob on to...
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    Constant Picture/sound Breakup

    Sean I forgot to add, as I can hear your thoughts when I said that I put the OTA antenna up myself that it is not connected to the combiner, but direct into my TV using a separate cable, at least we can pick up something. Cannot remember what the antenna is but I know its not a Stealth. My...
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    Constant Picture/sound Breakup

    Sean, thanks for the reply. I have 2 STB's running through existing cable that was left from my E* install using Winegard DP3020 combiner. With all fairness to the installer, the satellite reception was fine though he did hand me the box with the OTA antenna and said something like you are too...
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    Constant Picture/sound Breakup

    I would appreciate some help as I sooo wish to remain with V* as the picture and sound quality is (for me, viewing on my TV) very good, when it works! I have been a loyal customer since buying my JVC 48" Widescreen rear projector (thus the reason for getting V* since E* did not seem interested...