HELP - C-Band Cutting Out Every 10 Seconds

[bmcglynn]

Hello,

I posted a question here last month that helped me troubleshoot an issue I was having with several C-Band satellites that led back to a 3.5GHz Internet Service that I was using. After switching o 2.5 GHz for the Internet, that problem was solved.

Starting last night, I am noticing a new problem. Now, at exact intervals of 10 seconds, the C-Band picture breaks up. On G1, I notice a slight blip in signal as well as in Quality. On the other birds, I notice a slight dip in Quality.

I see the issue on all satellites across the arc, as well as on both my AzBox and DSR-920.

I tried disconnecting my WiFi device, as well as other devices nearby to elimintate the issue. Since the interruption comes up at exact intervals, I wanted to see if anyone has any ideas on troubleshooting tips.

Ku Band on the LNBF works perfectly fine.

Any suggestions on where to look? We do have a small airport about 3-4 KM away ( the Dish is pointed between 90 and 180 degrees away from the Airport).

This just started last night - never seen this before.

Brian

 

[caddata]

......exact intervals of 10 seconds.......

Some form of terrestrial interferrence, like radar or phone link.

Had a similar problem with my in-laws TVRO system back in the 1980's. Wound up building a 10'x10' aluminum window screen wire shield on a PVC pipe frame between their dish and the source, which was a terrestrial microwave phone company tower.

 

[Climbatize]

I see your listed as being in Ottawa (I'm down in Peterborough)
Has the issue cleared up now that G8G20 has left?
I was getting intermittent errors on both my dishes till about 6pm every night it was on that thankfully seems to have cleared up now that they moved out

 

[bmcglynn]

Hello neighbour!

Yes - it has cleared up after the G20. It was most likely AWACS radar.

Brian

 

[truckracer]

Radar will do it...when u said 10 seconds I knew what it was

 

[truckracer]

I see your listed as being in Ottawa (I'm down in Peterborough)
Has the issue cleared up now that G8G20 has left?
I was getting intermittent errors on both my dishes till about 6pm every night it was on that thankfully seems to have cleared up now that they moved out

Conspiracy to block out outr tv's LOL

 

[rv1pop]

Hello neighbour!

Yes - it has cleared up after the G20. It was most likely AWACS radar.

Brian

Or was it J-STARS