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A little DiSEqC Switch Help Please

My setup is per the attached with a 4DTV DSR922 and a Pansat 9200HD with the -S2 board. The splitters have DC blocks on the MPEG Receiver side.

The problem I have is associated with the DiSEqC switch. For some time I have not been able to get a strong enough signal to lock the LPB stations on AMC-21. I decided to change out the DiSEqC switch. When I installed the new switch signal went up to 80 and quality went to the low 90's. I thought this is great, But, when checking other satellites find that I lost some C band -S2 signals.

I have 4 DiSEqC switches 2 2 port and 2 4 port. I do not know the brand of any of the switches, all the tags are gone. When I use either of the 2 port switches I gain the LPB signal and quality but loose signal and quality on some C bald -S2 signals. When I use either of the four port switches I loose signal and quality on the LPB stations but gain back the -S2 signal and quality on C band. I have tried switching ports but is always the same.:rant::rant::confused:

Any suggestions:confused:
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You are likely having signal level problems. The Pansat 9200HDs are a bit on the deaf side. A low-loss 22 kHz switch might solve the problem, but it's possible a couple of good quality amplifiers at the dish will be necessary.
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pendragon said:
You are likely having signal level problems. The Pansat 9200HDs are a bit on the deaf side. A low-loss 22 kHz switch might solve the problem, but it's possible a couple of good quality amplifiers at the dish will be necessary.
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This only occurs With the LPB -S2 mux On AMC-21 and another C band -S2 mux on an unmentioned satellite (not in The List or Lyngsat). I get C band and KU satellites from 50 degrees West to 139 degrees West and only those two muxes act like that. I'm stumped. :confused:

Thank You
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Add the switch, then check - note Quality readings
Remove Switch, add 1 Splitter and 4DTV - Check C Band, then Ku - note readings
Try the second splitter
See if you can narrow it down to 1 switch / splitter or combination there of.
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Lak7 said:
Add the switch, then check - note Quality readings
Remove Switch, add 1 Splitter and 4DTV - Check C Band, then Ku - note readings
Try the second splitter
See if you can narrow it down to 1 switch / splitter or combination there of.
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I'll have to try that later. Need to get on the road.

I'm starting to think that this is just another of the many Pansat software problems.

Thank You
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I'm guessing bad / poor splitters.
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Just Another Sucker said:
This only occurs With the LPB -S2 mux On AMC-21 and another C band -S2 mux on an unmentioned satellite (not in The List or Lyngsat). I get C band and KU satellites from 50 degrees West to 139 degrees West and only those two muxes act like that. I'm stumped. :confused:
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Yes, S2 is very touchy and susceptible to low signal levels on the Pansat 9200HD, particularly with the old S2 board. The new S2+ board is much better in this respect. The cure is normally to get a hotter level into the receiver. There is the lesser possibility that your LNBs have a bit too much phase noise for reliable S2 reception, and inserting anything into the signal chain cuts your margin to razor thin levels.

I would start with getting your signal levels up. It's cheap and should improve the 9200HD performance all-around. Replacing LNBs is usually more expensive.
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Bingo

Lak7 said:
I'm guessing bad / poor splitters.
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pendragon said:
inserting anything into the signal chain cuts your margin to razor thin levels.
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My splitters did not have a built in DC blocker. I was using a F type attached to the splitters. I found splitters with the blocker built in this fixed the problem.

Another problem I was having is when the temp drops below 20 degrees F I lost all -S2 signals and all KU when it dropped down somewhere below 0 degrees F . I not asking for it, but it would be interesting to see if the blocker caused that problem too. The normal low temp around here in the winter is in the low 20's so this is not a biggie. It's just been unusually cold.

Thank You

PS Good thing this is a hobby. I would not go through all this just to watch TV
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

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Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.
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Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

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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mheisen said:
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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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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Almighty1 said:
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'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.
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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.
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Almighty1 said:
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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Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713
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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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