Do I need a SWM

[Teek]

After years of bringing my receivers (H21-200) to my camper and setting up my dish myself, this time I am getting a Directv code of 775 (receiver not communicating with dish) my satellite meter squeals, I have checked all coaxials for continuity repeatedly, Directv tells me that I NEED a SWM!! Is this something new?? My home doesn’t have 1 (she repeatedly told me that it does, but I know the set up and it doesn’t!!! Since the meter squeals, I assume the LNB is good!! I do not have any DVRs and my other box that I haven’t messed with because it’s new H24-100. Again this something new??? What do I do next??

 

[raoul5788]

to Satelliteguys Teek!
Do you know what type of lnb you have on the dish? Generally a 775 code means your receiver/dvr isn't communicating with the dish, most often due to a loose connection, bad connector, unplugged power inserter, or bad lnb. Press the - key on the remote, it will tell you if you have a swm setup.

 

[Teek]

to Satelliteguys Teek!
Do you know what type of lnb you have on the dish? Generally a 775 code means your receiver/dvr isn't communicating with the dish, most often due to a loose connection, bad connector, unplugged power inserter, or bad lnb. Press the - key on the remote, it will tell you if you have a swm setup.

 

[Teek]

If the meter is squealing doesn’t that mean that the LNB is ok??? I have the meter set up between small coaxial that come off the LNB and the longer coaxial that goes inside!!
The LNB is a triple feed, multi-Satellite LNB / built- in multi- switch with 4 outputs

 

[raoul5788]

If the meter is squealing doesn’t that mean that the LNB is ok??? I have the meter set up between small coaxial that come off the LNB and the longer coaxial that goes inside!!
The LNB is a triple feed, multi-Satellite LNB / built- in multi- switch with 4 outputs

If it has four outputs it's not a swm, like you already said. I just wanted to be certain. How about your signal strengths? Can you check them through the menu? Also, try rebooting the H21.

 

[Jimbo]

If the meter is squealing doesn’t that mean that the LNB is ok??? I have the meter set up between small coaxial that come off the LNB and the longer coaxial that goes inside!!
The LNB is a triple feed, multi-Satellite LNB / built- in multi- switch with 4 outputs

Is the dish pointed as of yet ?
The meter will squeal whenever it hits a Sat, doesn't have to be the right Sat.

 

[Teek]

Zeros on signals, I’ve unplugged it multiple times and also reset multiple times!!!
If the meter is squealing is the LNB OK???

 

[Teek]

Is the dish pointed as of yet ?
The meter will squeal whenever it hits a Sat, doesn't have to be the right Sat.

 

[Teek]

Looks like Azmuith 224, someone 4 campers down has Direct n it LOOKS the same!! 2 campers the other way has Dish and that’s ALOT different!!

 

[Jimbo]

Looks like Azmuith 224, someone 4 campers down has Direct n it LOOKS the same!! 2 campers the other way has Dish and that’s ALOT different!!

Keep in mind your pointing the dish 23,000 miles away at an object that is the size of a bus.

 

[Jimbo]

Zeros on signals, I’ve unplugged it multiple times and also reset multiple times!!!
If the meter is squealing is the LNB OK???

Like I mentioned ... your hitting the wrong Sat, you need to point to the 101 Sat.

 

[Teek]

Like I mentioned ... your hitting the wrong Sat, you need to point to the 101 Sat.

 

[raoul5788]

What's the zip where you are Teek?

 

[Teek]

Jimbo, how do I find where 101 is?? I’ve followed info on screen, azmuith 224, 43 & 63 whatever!,

 

[Teek]

What's the zip where you are Teek?

 

[Teek]

27559

 

[raoul5788]

Repost your zip, it isn't showing.

 

[Teek]

27559

 

[raoul5788]

You are using the right numbers, you are likely close, just not quite there. Is the mast plumb?

 

[raoul5788]

Also, you have to move the dish in small increments and give the receiver time to register any changes.