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timmy1376
Last reply · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion
I have a SG2100 that will not respond to anything. I tried resetting it, but the led doesn't even light up any more, nor does it respond to pushing both buttons when powering on the FTA box. Any chance of fixing this thing??
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timmy1376
I brought it in to the receiver, with different cable, but same thing. Might try the board route.

1ADAM12: How much to repair?
AcWxRadar
I have always been told that removing any HOT cable is a no-no. However, there are several reset procedures for different H-H motors that tell you to do exactly this.

That goes against my grain and previous teachings, but evidently the motor manufacturer's don't view this as a problem. Maybe it is only detrimental for the switches in the circuit.

Regardless, I will play it safe and not disconnect the cables if there is power ON. If I need to reset my motor for some reason, I will use the alternative method that doesn't suggest removing and reconnecting the cables with power ON.

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1ADAM12
I brought it in to the receiver, with different cable, but same thing. Might try the board route.

1ADAM12: How much to repair?

If you go to their website and email tech support, they will tell you what their rate is, Shipping cost more then the repair. There in Georga.

Even though mine was a year old they did a warranty repair for me, just paid shipping.
Tron
I always try to REMEMBER to power down my cables before changing any connection, however, I have accidentally disconnected/reconnected cables on ground blocks, LNBs, and motors with the power on and sustained no damage. Switches (especially the cheap DiSEqC variety) are another story.
R
Replace relays

I found a source for the relays they are $2.00 each. I donot want to write anything about replacing them until I can get the motor down and replaced. It was -27 degrees last night and may be somtime before I take the motor off the pole. I will try and take some photos and step by step instructions. This is not something you should try onless you know your way around a soldering iron and have good eyes. I have been a Ham radio operator for over 50 years and building my own equipment for longer.

For people wanting to check it our my source is Omni Pro Electronics at WWW.omnipro.net the part number is PC312-12-X. They will ship out small qty. and will take your credit card. It looks to me that this is the same amp rating voltage rating and has the same foot print.

I hope some time next week I can start on this project and take some photos on a how to do for those with the skills. When I signup I wanted my name to be Radioguy but hit the wrong keys. More later.


Rodioguy.
turbosat
Welcome! Rodio>maybe a moderator can help you fix that mis-spelling. Thanks for the tip on the parts dealer. Have a soldering iron, but not too sure about the good eyes part, haha!
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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!

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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

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Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

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Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

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Take It as It Comes - Steve Winwood
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Take The Money and Run - Steve Miller Band
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Run Joe -- Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five
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Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers
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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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KAB
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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