Does signal strength equate to picture quality?

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bnewt

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Oct 6, 2003

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Shepherdsville, Ky

• Jan 25, 2006

• #1

Just wondering if a strong signal means a good picture. Considering the switch to dish 1000 & from what I have read, the signal strength will be less than I now have with dish 500. Will this mean that my picture will not be as good?

 

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jkinser

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Oct 16, 2005

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• Jan 25, 2006

• #2

No, the signal is digital, either you get it or you don't. The signal strength will mostly affect the reliability of the signal. The stronger the signal the less likely you are to be affected by dropouts caused by bad weather. As long as the signal stays locked you won't notice any difference in picture quality.

 

dragon002

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• Jan 25, 2006

• #3

nope

 

vurbano

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• Jan 25, 2006

• #4

Not until the signal goes so low that you dont get a picture.