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Hi to all. I'm new here. :)
I purchased the dish 500 a few yrs ago. Recently a tech came out and installed a new dish on a pole in the ground to enable me to receive the local channels. (don't know what it's called). I have 2 receivers and 3 tv's. For the past 2-3 weeks, I can only get local channels and channels 188, 185, 109. I checked both receivers and the channels that DO come through are on satellite 110 and transponder 2 or 11.
All channels that show "error 002" are on satellite 119 with various transponder #'s...13, 14, etc.

My receivers are model: DP301

When I did the test, the following was the result:

LNB Drift detected: DP34

Status: check details for "LNB"

Warning 836: check switch test found fewer satellites than previously detected.

LNB Drift Detected:
oxod, oxa1, 110(e - 7)

Switch Status:
Connected to a DP34 with 3 inputs.
Port 1: DP dual - 2 119
Port 2: DP dual - 1 110
Port 3: DP feed 105

Only a week ago, for example, I could leave it on channel 205(Fox News) with the error 002 displayed......yet after 3 or 4 hours it would come back on for a few hours, then back out. Now it won't come in at all. Any channel that shows satellite 119 has no signal at all when I check it.

Below are some of the things I think possibly might be causing or contributing to my problem:

We've had some strong winds and storms the past few weeks, but all the channels would later come back in, until recently. Also it looks like the dish is turned to the right more than what I remember it being. Yet it's tight, and I don't see how it could have turned. But it's not pointed directly straight toward the southern sky as much as before.
Surely, one of my grandsons (ages 5yrs and 7yrs) couldn't have turned it some while playing in the area. :confused: Should I loosen it and turn it back to the left some and see if that fixes it?

Also I was cleaning under the cable wires one day and suddenly the tv got a fuzzy picture. When I moved the wires again it cleared up. Obviously I have a loose and/or bad cable or connection somewhere and I haven't fixed it yet. :o

My system is a few years old, but I had the LNB replaced with a new one approximately 2 to 3 yrs ago. Is it time for this one to go bad too? :confused:

I don't know if tree limbs could be blocking the view. Standing behind the dish, there are tree limbs that may have grown into the view on the right side only.

I can't afford to have a tech come out.
Based on all these facts, and the facts I'm not aware of, what is likely the cause? :mad:

Also, does the LNB Drifted 110(e-7) mean I'm about to loose the few channels I have left? :confused:

Any information and thoughts given are very much appreciated. :)

frustrated,:(
Connie
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every thing you mentioned could cause most of the problems that you are having, except LNB drift, even though (e-7) is still with in tolerence (e-8) is considered bad. this can still cause problems..like freeze and go video...I would check you line of sight from yoour antenna..
vegassatellite
The superdish 105 had a combined LNB for 105 and 110 because they're only 5 degrees apart and a DP dual would be too wide to accommodate a 105 FSS LNB next to it, so they built one in a common housing for both LNBs.
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When I get back from my vacation I'll look at again, but I though I had a normal DP Dual and a separate LNB for 105.


I wasn't worried about programming on 105, just though it was odd that it was red.

My 4900 is running of my Dish500 because the DP adapter broke, and that's when I noticed I didn't need 105 for anything anymore.
Bad move for Dish though. The spend a lot of money designing, installing and setting up SuperDish and Dish 1000 systems that are now a waste. I'd be happy to remove it too, as it was put on a ground pole in a poor location (hard to mow around it) but that would require another DP adapter or a SW64 to connect all 3 receivers.
Wonder if a SW34 and a DP Dual could be traded for a SW64?
Agonizing Fury
The superdish 105 had a combined LNB for 105 and 110 because they're only 5 degrees apart and a DP dual would be too wide to accommodate a 105 FSS LNB next to it, so they built one in a common housing for both LNBs.
Incorrect, the 121 superdish required a combined LNB for 121 & 119 due to the only 2 degree difference between the satellites. The Type I 105 Superdish (The metal one, not fiberglass) has a complete DP Dual for 119, then inside the shroud, a DP Dual with it's casing removed for 110, and a seperate FSS LNB for 105. Although it is my offices policy to completely replace a superdishe with dish a 500, it is technically posible to replace both Duals (you have to remove the plastic casing for the 110 LNB) and still use the Superdish. I have only done this twice, for customers that had bad dish 500 experiences, and told me they would cancel dish if I took out their superdish and put in a dish 500. I could not convince them that their issue was LOS @ the 500 location, not the dish itself.
vegassatellite
Incorrect, the 121 superdish required a combined LNB for 121 & 119 due to the only 2 degree difference between the satellites. The Type I 105 Superdish (The metal one, not fiberglass) has a complete DP Dual for 119, then inside the shroud, a DP Dual with it's casing removed for 110, and a seperate FSS LNB for 105. Although it is my offices policy to completely replace a superdishe with dish a 500, it is technically posible to replace both Duals (you have to remove the plastic casing for the 110 LNB) and still use the Superdish. I have only done this twice, for customers that had bad dish 500 experiences, and told me they would cancel dish if I took out their superdish and put in a dish 500. I could not convince them that their issue was LOS @ the 500 location, not the dish itself.

Maybe I was trying a little too hard at repressing those memories of working with them dang things. The fiberglass 105s sucked because that 110 was irregular and had a sharp point on its plastic cover. The metal ones had a DP dual or single with no plastic.
Tyralak
every thing you mentioned could cause most of the problems that you are having, except LNB drift, even though (e-7) is still with in tolerence (e-8) is considered bad. this can still cause problems..like freeze and go video...I would check you line of sight from yoour antenna..

Not it's not. + or - is tolerance. If we leave an LNBF with + or - 5 drift in a system, we fail the QAS.
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. :eek

Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.

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I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
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I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.

What America can't afford is the payments on $80,000+ pickups and SUVs and $40,000+ crossovers.
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Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. :(

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R.I.P.
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Rest In Peace
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R.I.P., Jean-Luc.
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This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.

I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.

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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....
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Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

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Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.
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One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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Renewed for season 5.
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Almighty1
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!
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