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My relatives have Dish Network. They have a DPP 44 switch with 110/119 hooked up to two 322's. There once was a 311 hooked up as well (hence the reason for the DPP 44) but it hasn't been used since the TV it was attached to died about 8 months ago. However, we will be keeping the DPP 44 as they may upgrade to HD in the near future, and use the extra SD TV in another room with that 311.
Anyway...enough background information. This has happened twice. Once was sometime the past winter, the second time was last night. Last night, they had thunderstorms in the area, which may or may have not knocked out reception (they were not home at the time). They then lost power for about three hours (they got home about 10 minutes before it returned). They did not try watching TV until earlier this morning.
So they go and try to turn the TV/receiver on. The receiver was left on a local channel from the last time it was watched. It kept cycling through every transponder unable to lock on to a signal. So they tried the usual trick of changing to a channel on a different satellite/transponder, but got the same issue.
So they go into the other room, and try the other 322. Same issue. No matter what channel they try, it just cycles through "searching for satellite." Can't get a channel to show.
So first thing I think is something with the power outage screwed up the boxes. I have them do a front panel reset on one receiver, but nothing different happens. So then I explain to them how to get to check switch. Before doing so, the signal meter was showing fine levels (upper 70's) and locked onto the satellite. Anyway, I have them run a check switch on one receiver, and voila, after it runs, all channels are back. They only ran check switch on one 322.
So now, I'm thinking they'll have to run it on the other one. They go into the other room, and turn on the TV, and to my surprise, it works fine. No check switch was now required on this receiver. I couldn't figure it out.
Now, I was thinking back to the last time this happened. I wasn't available at the time, so they called Dish Network to find out what was wrong, and a CSR helped them fix it. Pretty much they had all channels out and they could not lock on to any channel. IIRC it started with the inability to get to local channels a few hours earlier, and they just assumed something was wrong on the other end, until all channels went out. This was on both receivers as well, and there were no power outages that day, and no inclement weather that I'm aware of.
So, CSR tells them to run check switch. They run check switch on only one receiver (it was the other one than we used today, if it's worth noting). After doing so, normal service returns on both receivers.
I don't quite understand how it's happening. Both receivers are apparently having issues receiving the channels properly (although the signal meter confirms they're still reading the LNB somehow). However, when check switch is run on just one receiver, both are fixed. Is this somehow sending a signal that resets the switch or something? I have no clue why this works the way it does.
Anyway...enough background information. This has happened twice. Once was sometime the past winter, the second time was last night. Last night, they had thunderstorms in the area, which may or may have not knocked out reception (they were not home at the time). They then lost power for about three hours (they got home about 10 minutes before it returned). They did not try watching TV until earlier this morning.
So they go and try to turn the TV/receiver on. The receiver was left on a local channel from the last time it was watched. It kept cycling through every transponder unable to lock on to a signal. So they tried the usual trick of changing to a channel on a different satellite/transponder, but got the same issue.
So they go into the other room, and try the other 322. Same issue. No matter what channel they try, it just cycles through "searching for satellite." Can't get a channel to show.
So first thing I think is something with the power outage screwed up the boxes. I have them do a front panel reset on one receiver, but nothing different happens. So then I explain to them how to get to check switch. Before doing so, the signal meter was showing fine levels (upper 70's) and locked onto the satellite. Anyway, I have them run a check switch on one receiver, and voila, after it runs, all channels are back. They only ran check switch on one 322.
So now, I'm thinking they'll have to run it on the other one. They go into the other room, and turn on the TV, and to my surprise, it works fine. No check switch was now required on this receiver. I couldn't figure it out.
Now, I was thinking back to the last time this happened. I wasn't available at the time, so they called Dish Network to find out what was wrong, and a CSR helped them fix it. Pretty much they had all channels out and they could not lock on to any channel. IIRC it started with the inability to get to local channels a few hours earlier, and they just assumed something was wrong on the other end, until all channels went out. This was on both receivers as well, and there were no power outages that day, and no inclement weather that I'm aware of.
So, CSR tells them to run check switch. They run check switch on only one receiver (it was the other one than we used today, if it's worth noting). After doing so, normal service returns on both receivers.
I don't quite understand how it's happening. Both receivers are apparently having issues receiving the channels properly (although the signal meter confirms they're still reading the LNB somehow). However, when check switch is run on just one receiver, both are fixed. Is this somehow sending a signal that resets the switch or something? I have no clue why this works the way it does.
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Just use two 500 dishes instead. DPP Twin has the jumper port as well, and you can keep your tin foil for your chili.
Just use two 500 dishes instead. DPP Twin has the jumper port as well, and you can keep your tin foil for your chili.
Just use two 500 dishes instead. DPP Twin has the jumper port as well, and you can keep your tin foil for your chili.
Customer had 5 tuners at one point (322/322/311) and states they might go back to using the 311 again when they replace an SDTV with an HDTV and put the SDTV in to replace the 8 months dead TV.
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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I'm thinking of switching to DirecTV and wanted to know what equipment I should be asking for.
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
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why not just do a rebranding of the two
As they pivot away from using dishes and more toward streaming, the DirecTV brand would make much more sense.why not just do a rebranding of the two
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agree to a certain point!!! is charlies pockets gonna get tight and will he cancel channels because he don't want to pay for them??? a hopper 3 on dtv channel lineup would be amazing and every mans dream come true lol
Squirrels have eaten my antenna wire on my home unit that is a car radio running of the 12 volt side of my solar system. I need a new antenna and would like to add something to one of my existing masts. The reason I am looking at this that I am also covered in trees which has not been a problem, but something mast mounted would future proof me. Thanks in advance.
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We have the pro-500 and it's a beast pulling in the signal!!! always full bars no matter how much it rains. it's worth every penny
I am a animal lover, but this year I gave up gardening. Even moved it to potted plants on the second story deck last year. Can't tell you how much use my Ruger 10-22 got, but it was a losing battle for me. Never got any food. So now they eat coax instead! 20 acres of dense woods behind me and my stuff tastes better, either veggies or wires!
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i might think about running cables through some conduit to prevent the Squirrels from chewing em all to hell
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Buy her book!
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Looks like DTV made a deal. I'm now getting it on ch 650. The tv promise slate is gone.
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