82W only for Bell

[apkehler]

As I've posted previously, I am now in an area where I can only receive signal from 82W and not the new 91W satellite. I have a Bell 9241 Receiver. I just installed a 30" Winegard dish which is giving me about 70% signal on all transponders. The trouble is, my receiver is stuck at "Acquiring Satellites...".

So my question is, can I receive programming from only 82W without 91? If so, what am I doing wrong? Do I need signal going into both satellite inputs? I have the line going straight from the single LNB to the receiver; have tried both Satellite 1 and Satellite 2 inputs.

Any help?

Thanks.

 

[Slartibartfarst]

There is no reason why it will not work with just 82 signals, so there must be other issues.

First thing is to run a second line, the 9241 needs 2 feeds to function correctly.

Then go to MENU, 6, 1, 1 and check the signal levels.

Running a "check switch" will not hurt.

 

[apkehler]

Thanks for the response. It's a long run from the satellite to the receiver. Will a switch do the trick?

And yes, I always run a check switch after changing the setup.

 

[apkehler]

Alright, I took my TV and receiver out to the garage which is where the dish is mounted. I ran two cables from the lnb directly to Satellite 1 and Satellite 2 inputs. I ran "Check Switch" which shows connection on 82 for both inputs. I have 60-70% signal on all transponders for both inputs. Unfortunately, when I click "Done", I still get stuck at "Acquiring Satellite...".

Any ideas? Can someone validate that it works with only 82? You could disconnect the input from 91, run a check switch, and see if you get past "Acquiring Satellite".

Thanks!

 

[apkehler]

Bump. Still looking for some advice on this issue.

Thanks.

 

[Slartibartfarst]

If this is a new receiver it will need to download the firmware from 91 degrees.

I think you will also find that the EPG is on 91 as well, so your Guide will be all screwed.

Is there no chance of getting 91.?

 

[apkehler]

THANK YOU!!! It is indeed a new receiver. I tried 91 again and was able to get just enough signal (40%-50%) to download the firmware. Then I had to resync the receiver from the website, point it back to 82 and now I'm getting all HD channels! I am also getting the EPG from 82, so at this point I don't see a need to try and receive 91 at all unless Bell decides to move some HD channels over there in the future.

Thanks again.