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Next week I am going to brother's apartment to try to check his Dish system as he says that he isn't getting some channels anymore. It is an old legacy system. He has two 5 foot dishes pointing at 110 and 119. Each Dish has a legacy Eagle DTV32+ LNBs. From what I gather he has 2 - 3x8 (not confirmed) switches and multiple SW-21. I am not very familiar with this setup since I have all DPP gear.
My brother sent me some pics of the mess of switches and wires from the legacy setup.
Legacy Dish Install - Imgur
Since I am not sure if it is the LNB or switches, or both; I was thinking on testing each LNB first by connecting directly to the 510 receiver and checking if I get any signals. Is this possible? I understand that if so, I would get only even or odd transponders, depending on polarity.
Which port on the LNB would be the 13V right polarity and 18V left polarity? Or Must I need a switch for this?
Not sure what type of switch is connected to the Zinwell 3x4, but the cables comes from the LNBs to it. Then, from the 3x4 to the SW-21 to the receiver.
I understand that this is an extremely old system and should probably upgrade to DPP, but I want to evaluate what works and what doesn't before I make the jump and spend too much.
Any tips would be appreciated.
My brother sent me some pics of the mess of switches and wires from the legacy setup.
Legacy Dish Install - Imgur
Since I am not sure if it is the LNB or switches, or both; I was thinking on testing each LNB first by connecting directly to the 510 receiver and checking if I get any signals. Is this possible? I understand that if so, I would get only even or odd transponders, depending on polarity.
Which port on the LNB would be the 13V right polarity and 18V left polarity? Or Must I need a switch for this?
Not sure what type of switch is connected to the Zinwell 3x4, but the cables comes from the LNBs to it. Then, from the 3x4 to the SW-21 to the receiver.
I understand that this is an extremely old system and should probably upgrade to DPP, but I want to evaluate what works and what doesn't before I make the jump and spend too much.
Any tips would be appreciated.
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If the only receiver attached to that clusterf--- is the 510 then its easy as 1,2,3
1. find what cable goes from the SW21 to the 510
2. remove ALL the cables/switches/wires from the LNB's
3. Hook one cable to 110 dish to the SW21, one cable to 119 dish to the other port on the SW21 and hook up receiver
done
Are you in Puerto Rico because of the 5 foot dishes?
1. find what cable goes from the SW21 to the 510
2. remove ALL the cables/switches/wires from the LNB's
3. Hook one cable to 110 dish to the SW21, one cable to 119 dish to the other port on the SW21 and hook up receiver
done
Are you in Puerto Rico because of the 5 foot dishes?
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Yes, we're in PR.
Only one cable from the legacy LNB to the SW21 would work correctly on both polarities?
If the only receiver attached to that clusterf--- is the 510 then its easy as 1,2,3
1. find what cable goes from the SW21 to the 510
2. remove ALL the cables/switches/wires from the LNB's
3. Hook one cable to 110 dish to the SW21, one cable to 119 dish to the other port on the SW21 and hook up receiver
done
Are you in Puerto Rico because of the 5 foot dishes?
Yes, we're in PR.
Only one cable from the legacy LNB to the SW21 would work correctly on both polarities?
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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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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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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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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