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I notice that 110 for me gets great signal all the time, even though bad weather, but 119 always has a low signal on transponder 12 and good signal on 11. However, when it rains both transponders on 119 go pretty low.
Also, I am getting problems with the dvr 522 locking sometimes when I try and use it. If I have let it sit for a little bit and use the guides or something the whole box will lock for a couple seconds then come back. I checked the temps and its fine, warm/cool the the touch.
I am in Florida if it matters
Thx
I notice that 110 for me gets great signal all the time, even though bad weather, but 119 always has a low signal on transponder 12 and good signal on 11. However, when it rains both transponders on 119 go pretty low.
Also, I am getting problems with the dvr 522 locking sometimes when I try and use it. If I have let it sit for a little bit and use the guides or something the whole box will lock for a couple seconds then come back. I checked the temps and its fine, warm/cool the the touch.
I am in Florida if it matters
Thx
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Thats what I was meaning
This rep was basically saying that my signal has nothing to do with my service going off from weather. She was trying to tell me that if I have a signal str. of 125 its going to shut my service off just as easy if I have a signal str of 50.
I was trying to tell her that all I wanted was to get a higher str. signal cause I know that the higher the signal the better chance I have of making it through a storm with little or no problems.
I mean, just last night we had a tiny rain storm and the sat. 119 signal went from 80 to around 50. So that would mean that if in the SAME storm if I had a starting signal of 110 then the storm would have knocked me down to 80 and that would have been working somewhat well.
She went on to say that the signal I have is the best I can get and I will not be able to get a better signal.
Bottom line, she was either trying to prevent a truck from coming out here or she was really new to the whole dish thing. My thought is she was trying to prevent someone from having to come since I am still in my 90 day period and dont have to pay for them to come out.
Oh well, they are coming so lets hope they can get me a better signal.
Side note, the first tech that came out never actually checked the signal on my box before he left. I , not knowing how to check it yet, didnt think twice about it untill I asked around here. All he checked was that I got the stations I was supposed to and then left.
Edit : Almost forgot, the tech rep wouldnt help me point my dish or fix it myself so I was wondering ... if I am having a problem with the signal from sat 119 what should I think to do to fix that? Meaning, could the dish need to be moved a little or could it be the dish itself?
I am not having much problem with 110 but 119 is always low and gets in the 40-50's in small storms.
This rep was basically saying that my signal has nothing to do with my service going off from weather. She was trying to tell me that if I have a signal str. of 125 its going to shut my service off just as easy if I have a signal str of 50.
I was trying to tell her that all I wanted was to get a higher str. signal cause I know that the higher the signal the better chance I have of making it through a storm with little or no problems.
I mean, just last night we had a tiny rain storm and the sat. 119 signal went from 80 to around 50. So that would mean that if in the SAME storm if I had a starting signal of 110 then the storm would have knocked me down to 80 and that would have been working somewhat well.
She went on to say that the signal I have is the best I can get and I will not be able to get a better signal.
Bottom line, she was either trying to prevent a truck from coming out here or she was really new to the whole dish thing. My thought is she was trying to prevent someone from having to come since I am still in my 90 day period and dont have to pay for them to come out.
Oh well, they are coming so lets hope they can get me a better signal.
Side note, the first tech that came out never actually checked the signal on my box before he left. I , not knowing how to check it yet, didnt think twice about it untill I asked around here. All he checked was that I got the stations I was supposed to and then left.
Edit : Almost forgot, the tech rep wouldnt help me point my dish or fix it myself so I was wondering ... if I am having a problem with the signal from sat 119 what should I think to do to fix that? Meaning, could the dish need to be moved a little or could it be the dish itself?
I am not having much problem with 110 but 119 is always low and gets in the 40-50's in small storms.
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Cool, will do that.
I am hoping a diff tech comes out cause I honestly think the whole dish needs to be moved. I am in an apt with a front yard type deal and he put the dish close the the house. Now, I dont care where it goes but its sooo close that it looks like it doesnt even clear the sight of the roof. It really looks as if the top inch of the dish can see over the roof and the rest is blocked.
Oh well, will see what happens Sat
Thx all for the info btw
I am hoping a diff tech comes out cause I honestly think the whole dish needs to be moved. I am in an apt with a front yard type deal and he put the dish close the the house. Now, I dont care where it goes but its sooo close that it looks like it doesnt even clear the sight of the roof. It really looks as if the top inch of the dish can see over the roof and the rest is blocked.
Oh well, will see what happens Sat
Thx all for the info btw
The dish does not "look" where you would think it is "looking" by looking at it. 
Go into the bathroom and look straight into the mirror. You're looking straight into your eyes. Now keep your eyes straight ahead and turn your head to one side. You are now looking at the wall, and it's not the section of wall opposite the spot on the mirror you are looking at it is further along in the direction your head is turned. That is if you stand at position "a" and look at the mirror at position "b" you will see the wall at position "c" not "e".
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The same principal applies to the dish. The LNB is not looking straight into the dish but rather from below resulting in the dish seeing a spot in the sky above where it seems to be looking.
Go into the bathroom and look straight into the mirror. You're looking straight into your eyes. Now keep your eyes straight ahead and turn your head to one side. You are now looking at the wall, and it's not the section of wall opposite the spot on the mirror you are looking at it is further along in the direction your head is turned. That is if you stand at position "a" and look at the mirror at position "b" you will see the wall at position "c" not "e".
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a e cThe same principal applies to the dish. The LNB is not looking straight into the dish but rather from below resulting in the dish seeing a spot in the sky above where it seems to be looking.
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@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
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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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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
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.
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Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
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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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