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Goldencrazy's avatar
Goldencrazy
Explorer
Jan 04, 2016

Time to suck it up-the user is the problem

I recently posted about my problem getting cable. I got some nice responses providing good advice. My new coach has a complicated entertainment system. One which we had a great deal of trouble getting the satellite to work. Much different than the one I had in my last coach, last year. So when I hooked up the cable in the dark on Saturday night and it didn't work I assumed it was some switches I failed to move. I tried everything and nothing worked so I assumed my coax had a break so today I opened the electrical bay to remove it and there in front of my eyes was the coax screwed on to the mail end of the "portable satellite connection". Now I knew it was there and it was to the left of the cable connection but somehow when I switched hands to reach back to attach the coax I got on the wrong outlet. No wonder I had a problem. Never even thought of it as I was sure I had the connection correct. This was the simple part. All works well now that I am connected to the right outlet. A good lesson. Before you get to far check all the obvious things and never assume. I am glad it is working and feel a bit stupid. Thanks to all who tried to help.

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  • Now I knew it was there and it was to the left of the cable connection but somehow when I switched hands to reach back to attach the coax I got on the wrong outlet. No wonder I had a problem.


    Amazing, somebody in America admits they made a mistake. My respect for you just went up about ten fold.
  • I would never do anything like that, but there is an infestation of gremlins in our coach that delight in that kind of things. I have tried repellents, and traps, but just can't seem to get rid of the little pests.
  • Sometimes you just have to sit back and laugh at yourself. Seems I'm having to do that more often.
  • Yup it was the factory. Had been a problem with the factory so many times I assumed wiring issue so this one is on me and I am thrilled. I usually also look to the simple but this time not and never dreamt I had made that error. Another lesson is don't work in the dark especially when you are tired. I have rarely felt this foolish and so good about it.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    It usually is something you have just recently done somewhat related... Almost all of the battery problems you hear is my battery doesn't work. Then after a few more questions you find out that guy just replaced the batteries.

    Then further questions tell the story that the two new 6VDC batteries are installed wrong...

    Some of the guys on here can see through all of this and know where to start asking questions haha...

    I usually just stumble around and finally find where I goofed up...

    Roy Ken
  • I've made a rule in my life at this point whether it's something that has been misplaced or not working. Slow down and go to where it is supposed to be or troubleshoot with the basics. I've learned that in my haste I will go right past the solution.

    Glad you got it fixed!
  • rgatijnet1 wrote:
    You were right. Obviously there was a problem at the factory and THEY switch the connections. Glad you found their mistake. :B


    It's happened more times than you might think.
  • You were right. Obviously there was a problem at the factory and THEY switch the connections. Glad you found their mistake. :B
  • I'm sure that has never happened to anyone else. LOL!

    Glad you found it.

    MM.