Problems with TSN

[ak267]

Has anyone been noticing a problem with TSN (400 and 401). The signal seems to "wink-out" (12-20 per hour for a brief second). My signal strength and quality are good. My signal light is green and doesn't turn red.

Might upgrade to a HD reciver/dish this summer. I wonder if my Navigo 301 is just getting old. No other channels seem to be winking out.

 

[QCK]

I have no problems with either channel.

400 Sig 71, 8.1dB
401 Sig 70, 8.0dB

Maybe you need to adjust the dish a little, or a storm is affecting the signal.

 

[ak267]

This has been happening since November. If the dish is a little out of whack, then shouldn't it be affecting other channels????

 

[Mr Tony]

sounds like the receiver....working fine here with the 205

+11.8db on 400
+12.6db on 401

 

[QCK]

Ah the "since November" tidbit pops out. Yep, I agree with Da Berg. Whenever they come out with the new HD receiver(s) would be a good time to upgrade. Rumour is 6 - 10 months but who really knows with *C and timelines.

+11.8db on 400
+12.6db on 401

Wow!

 

[ak267]

I have an old receiver dish (2001). Are you saying that it's just "shorting out"? Always seems to be happening when curling is on but when I watch NASCAR on TSN, it's fine.

New HD receivers you said? For Starchoice?

Well, guess I'll have just gut-it-out until this summer when I switch to a 505 system.

 

[ak267]

Okay....will look into the receiver (as best I can). I wonder if it could be something out of whack, something wearing out or perhaps an electrical line going bad.

 

[ak267]

Funny thing is this.....I watch NASCAR or Poker on TSN, no problem whatsoever....when it goes live for curling, the problems start.

 

[QCK]

So once curling is over you will be okay. :up Maybe it can't handle the ice.

All jokes aside, what size dish are you using? I would sill try to adjust your dish and see if you can make your signal better, it can't hurt.

What are your db readings on these two channels?

 

[Mr Tony]

+11.8db on 400
+12.6db on 401

Wow!

40x30 Primestar dish aimed at AnikF1 only....the 75e dish I had the LNB went out. Horizontal TP's were really low compared to vertical

 

[ak267]

So once curling is over you will be okay. :up Maybe it can't handle the ice.

All jokes aside, what size dish are you using? I would sill try to adjust your dish and see if you can make your signal better, it can't hurt.

What are your db readings on these two channels?

How do I get the "db" reading on Star Choice? My signal strength is 99......my signal strength is 69.

 

[ak267]

SUCCESS!!!!! I found out the what the problem was. When I got my new HDTV and DVR/DVD combo a few months ago, I accidentally changed the wiring just a slight bit.

I'm now running co-axel from receiver to the DVR, then RCA's out to the HDTV.

PRESTO!!!! Almost 100% reduction in wink-outs!!! The only wink-outs now are when the weather is bad or the usual problems (sun spots, problems at the broadcast site, etc.,).


NOW BACK TO MY FAVORITE SPORT.....CURLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mr Tony]

congrats on getting it working