Poor Signal Strength after the new HD launch ? Try this fix

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bbd24

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Once the new HD channels started to launch, I was getting a " searching for satellite signal " message on some of the channels. Not all of the new HD, but some. For example, I got the searching message on channel 282 ( AP HD ), 267 ( Smithsonian HD ) , and 331 ( MTV HD ). The other HD channels were fine. I'd tune to the signal strength meter in my settings and the 103 b signal would read, 60 % .

After 4 technicians came out, we finally discovered the problem. Bad multiswitch. The techinicians kept saying that I needed a new dish. But I wouldnt sign off on anything so they could go. It was there 4th time out and I wanted it fixed. So after a couple of hours, I told him to replace the multiswitch that was installed back when the dish was setup. He replaced it and now my strength reads 94. Big difference.

Anyways, if you have a problem like this, I would suggest replacing the multiswitch. It could be a different problem such as the dish, but have them try all issues before they want to leave. Just FYI.
 
Thanks, BBD24. My issue was a bad LNB so something else to consider too.
 
Cool. Could be anything I guess. Bad dish. Bad LNB. Bad band converters. Or bad Multiswitch.

Its tough, because most of the installers just want a quick fix and then off to there next appointment. The last 2 installers recommended that I get a new dish. It wasn't the case.

Tough to troubleshoot at times.
 
Cool. Could be anything I guess. Bad dish. Bad LNB. Bad band converters. Or bad Multiswitch.

Its tough, because most of the installers just want a quick fix and then off to there next appointment. The last 2 installers recommended that I get a new dish. It wasn't the case.

Tough to troubleshoot at times.

Thats because they are paid by the job, instead of the hour.

Jimbo
 
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