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VIP211, Weird Loss of OTA Signal

pduncan

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Jul 13, 2006
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Was watching OTA last night via vip211, when the picture started to pix and signal strength went from a solid 85 to lost signal and everywhere in between. I checked the analog picture, very strong clear signal.

Went outside and a bird was on the antenna. After I spooked the dang bird, I had the "no signal" screen. Checked all of the other stations; "no signal" screen.
So I rebooted my receiver. The signal came back at the solid 85. All other stations between that and 100.

Anyone know if there is a problem with the 211 and OTA signals being lost?
 
"Anyone know if there is a problem with the 211 and OTA signals being lost?"

Yes and I'm tired of it. I have two channels coming in at 100% and I can't tune to them with the 211. This started with the last software update.
 
KAB said:
Here's the fix. A lawn chair, a six-pack and a BB gun!

Seriously, have not heard of any problems, but it's new.
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I'm there man!!

RandallA said:
"Yes and I'm tired of it. I have two channels coming in at 100% and I can't tune to them with the 211. This started with the last software update".
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I hope they fix it soon. It happened about three weeks ago too.
 
I am seeing the same thing, some channels are at 100% and rock solid but many of them are no signal, however I now have my PBS guide data.
 
I have the same thing with 211 OTA dropped signals here in Cleveland area. I have 2 211`s. "E" switch out the first 211, but now my other 211 is doing the same thing.
 
Easy fix if its only on the 211's..
get a 622, but if you dont like the DVR their nice new model.. the 222
the 222 will be the same monthly charge as the 211, as long as you have a phone connected.
 
meitedlce said:
Easy fix if its only on the 211's..
get a 622, but if you dont like the DVR their nice new model.. the 222
the 222 will be the same monthly charge as the 211, as long as you have a phone connected.
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Why should I have to replace my receiver when it was working just fine before the software upgrade. They need to fix it, period.
 
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