Need Help With Move

[markcosenza]

I just moved recently via chat from Chicago to Los Angeles. While the new local channels show up on the guide, they are not working. I get an error message that my local channels are temporarily out. I'm guessing I have to change my transponder settings but don't want to mess this up... Can someone help me out here?

 

[zippyfrog]

I believe that the Los Angeles locals are on a spotbeam, and the spotbeam doesn't reach Chicago.

 

[Mr Tony]

yep they are on spotbeam

 

[markcosenza]

I believe that the Los Angeles locals are on a spotbeam, and the spotbeam doesn't reach Chicago.

So my only choice is to move back - correct?

 

[Mr Tony]

pretty much

 

[markcosenza]

Is there anywhere I can move to from Chicago that would work?

 

[garys]

Someplace close, only a couple of hundred miles at most.

 

[markcosenza]

I tried St. Louis without luck.. I'm wondering about Milwaukee - is there a place I can confirm prior to making the move.

 

[Bobby]

A simple question.... Why are you so intent on not seeing Chicago stations at the expense of moving anywhere but there?

 

[cardinalrooter]

Perhaps Rockford, Peoria, but why would any body want to move to these locals?

 

[markcosenza]

Sure - a simple answer - I already have those on my outdoor antenna..which is very reliable since it is mounted fairly high... it's kind of a waste to have the same stations twice.. but if I can't get some decent HD alternatives, I won't bother...so that being said.. it there any source where I can check for a compatible place ahead of time?

A simple question.... Why are you so intent on not seeing Chicago stations at the expense of moving anywhere but there?

 

[Bobby]

Go to The List!, on top of every page, go to Subscription List, click Dish Network Markets, pick your State and then City and then take a look at the spotbeams for each of them.

 

[markcosenza]

Thanks Bobby - based on the list, South Bend, IN is the only one that shared the same SpotBeam that I saw - 11... at least that clears things up for me...

 

[Laddyboy]

For HD

Spot beam 22: http://www.satelliteguys.us/thelist/index.php?search=dn129?=true&sort=BEAM&order=&beamMap=CIEL2_SB22.jpg (Peoria, Rockford, Grand Rapids)

Spot Beam 24: http://www.satelliteguys.us/thelist/index.php?search=dn129?=true&sort=BEAM&order=&beamMap=CIEL2_SB24.jpg (Indianapolis, Champaign-Decatur-Springfield)

 

[markcosenza]

So based on this, I can move to Indianapolis and it will work... correct? (Sorry for my ignorance - trying to learn and understand..)

For HD

Spot beam 22: http://www.satelliteguys.us/thelist/index.php?search=dn129?=true&sort=BEAM&order=&beamMap=CIEL2_SB22.jpg (Peoria, Rockford, Grand Rapids)

Spot Beam 24: http://www.satelliteguys.us/thelist/index.php?search=dn129?=true&sort=BEAM&order=&beamMap=CIEL2_SB24.jpg (Indianapolis, Champaign-Decatur-Springfield)

 

[Laddyboy]

If you're inside the green circle, you should be golden. The way to tell for sure is to check the transponder signal strength. Go to the Point Dish screen on your receiver, change the satellite to 129, and the transponder to 24. See if you get a lock and the signal strength.

 

[markcosenza]

Yep I did.. I think I understand it now.. just for grins, I tested 11 and 22 where I saw Milwaukee and Rockford respectively... and they came out locked as well. Thanks for educating me on this... much appreciated.

If you're inside the green circle, you should be golden. The way to tell for sure is to check the transponder signal strength. Go to the Point Dish screen on your receiver, change the satellite to 129, and the transponder to 24. See if you get a lock and the signal strength.

 

[whatchel1]

Yep I did.. I think I understand it now.. just for grins, I tested 11 and 22 where I saw Milwaukee and Rockford respectively... and they came out locked as well. Thanks for educating me on this... much appreciated.

Did it also switch to spotbeam from transponder? If it doesn't do that then you will not get the beam you need.

 

['97DISH*user]

A simple question.... Why are you so intent on not seeing Chicago stations at the expense of moving anywhere but there?

Really!!! I miss Chcago locals....Go Bears!!

 

[markcosenza]

I'm not sure what this means... I am currently on a Spotbeam being in Chicago, correct... I entered in 11, 22 and 24 from Satellite 129 and they all locked... is there something else I should be trying?

Did it also switch to spotbeam from transponder? If it doesn't do that then you will not get the beam you need.