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Seems to point to the switch... Best way to do this troubleshooting is to use one receiver that works... Move the receiver from one port on the multiswitch to another, taking notes as you go as to what works and what doesn't. Repeat for each receiver. If all goes as I suspect, receivers...

Thanks so much, BlueReef!!! When I read your reply, BlueReef, it helped bring together some concepts that I had, but had not yet organized in my head... great explanation! I'll be checking out that site, for sure... and trying your idea of continuous viewing and tracking signal strength -...

OK, I may have spoken too soon... We're in an area where the signal level for F1 is lower than optimum, but with a big (8') dish, signal has been fairly consistent. And I was able to carefully set up the dish aim AND the LNBF throat in/out adjustment [and skew] so that the consistency extends...

Hmm... asking question cured problem? Thanks for the response... Woke up this morning to see levels back up again after being down for a few days (Issue was only on F1). So I still don't know what the heck happened... (Twilight Zone theme playing in background...) Will continue to...

All: Don't know if it's coincidence... ...but since SC has started shuffling SD channels, I've noticed a slight drop in SD signal strengths off of F1. Obvious checks of cabling, LNBFs, and bits in between (including LNBF swap outs), dish aim check, etc. still show a drop of .5 to 1 dB...

All: Any other deep-south subs out there noticing changes in Standard Definition transponder reception from Nimiq 1/4ir? As an SD-only Bell user, I've been immune (so I thought) to the changes going on as a result of the new HD bird commissioned at slot 82. However, unless I'm mistaken...

Point taken about satellite being digital. Had forgotten it was only OTA mandated to go HDTV. Actually, I'm a Bell ExpressVU customer - but I do see the way the market is going, and the increasing amount of HD content in the "cable channel" line ups makes me wonder how long after the OTA...

Hi: First off, I don't receive HD on 82, so I can't help you there... but typically, you'd have to look up the "Look Angle" for your location - i.e. the compass heading and inclination (dish tilt) - for both satellites. I think you might even find that info in your manual... from that, and a...

Points for discussion: TV is going to be all HD in the relatively near future. TV's have been slowly migrating over to the new standard, stations are working on this transition, and all new sets are capable of receiving some form of over-the-air HDTV. I know cable TV providers have been...

Pay per View Can Be Done using VoIP... Hi: With relatives in Canada, one way to save on long-distance phone charges and have a phone link for you BEV receiver is to sign up for a Canadian VoIP package (say, Vonage Canada or Primus). We use Primus and have a Toronto number, our BEV account...

Am not sure, but why not go to the source? Bookmark this site for answers to questions like this... http://www.bellsrdu.ca/en/index.shtml And go to Channel Lineup under support... Regards...

Merci... Thanks Iceberg... for the info and the gentle correction ;) - fingers were disconnected from brain when I was typing...:D Dying satellites aside, signal strength comparisons with another BEV user nearby suggest my LNBF is slowly dying due to environmental factors - and as I may...

Hmm... Have to agree with y'all... Furthermore.... Instead of competely dismissing users outside of Canada (many of whom are ex-patriates whose business back in Canada [upon return] would be lost), BEV is missing an opportunity for enlightened self-interest... Haven't the boffins also...

OK, let's revisit a topic that's probably been covered before, but then, technology changes... Vendors/installers, please weigh in....:hungry: Have been nosing around vendor sites (and privately PM'ing some folks - thanks!) in an attempt to locate a newer/better LNBF for fringe reception of...

Digiblur, he's talking about Nimiq 4iR at 91W...