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kbrad7472
Explorer
Jun 13, 2013

adjusting 5lnb satellite

Satellite 101 Tuner 1 95
Satellite 101 Tuner 2 95

Satellite 110 Tuner 1 85
Satellite 110 Tuner 2 86

Satellite 119 Tuner 1 92
Satellite 119 Tuner 2 82
The following are the reading I get on the reciever after I adjust the satellite. Are these good readings? or do I still need to work to get them higher. I get all the channel it think I get SD local on 119 and I get all my HD channels

Satellite 99c Tuner 1 88
Satellite 99c Tuner 2 88

Satellite 99s Tuner 1 65
Satellite 99s Tuner 2 64

Satellite 103s Tuner 1 Not acquired
Satellite 103s Tuner 2 Not acquired

Satellite 103ca Tuner 1 93
Satellite 103ca Tuner 2 94

Satellite 103cb Tuner 1 94
Satellite 103cb Tuner 2 95

8 Replies

  • YC_1's avatar
    YC_1
    Nomad
    Jun 14, 2013
    Bill, is there a way to find out what shows are transmitted on which birds? Just curious. And thanks for the clarification on the readout. A nice upgrade would be a signal strength on the display. I have found that even though it is locked in place one bird can be blocked and cause issues. Not the travlers fault, just some tall palm trees blocking one bird.
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Jun 14, 2013
    kbrad7472 wrote:
    Satellite 101 Tuner 1 95
    Satellite 101 Tuner 2 95

    Satellite 110 Tuner 1 85
    Satellite 110 Tuner 2 86

    Satellite 119 Tuner 1 92
    Satellite 119 Tuner 2 82
    The following are the reading I get on the reciever after I adjust the satellite. Are these good readings? or do I still need to work to get them higher. I get all the channel it think I get SD local on 119 and I get all my HD channels

    Satellite 99c Tuner 1 88
    Satellite 99c Tuner 2 88

    Satellite 99s Tuner 1 65
    Satellite 99s Tuner 2 64

    Satellite 103s Tuner 1 Not acquired
    Satellite 103s Tuner 2 Not acquired

    Satellite 103ca Tuner 1 93
    Satellite 103ca Tuner 2 94

    Satellite 103cb Tuner 1 94
    Satellite 103cb Tuner 2 95


    You have done an excellent job and no further action is required. The satellites that show (s) are spot beamed channels and show as not acquired or may show a few transponders with numbers but mostly zeros. Don't worry about 99 or 103 (S) info at all. You have very good c, ca and cb numbers (c=CONUS=CONtinental US). Now sit back and watch the show!
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Jun 14, 2013
    The Trav'ler for DirecTV locks onto 99, 101, 103, 110 and 119. The display in the box doesn't have room for 5 sets of number and therefore only display the critical locks. If it can find 101, 110 and 119 it knows that 99 and 103 will be found by default.
  • YC_1's avatar
    YC_1
    Nomad
    Jun 13, 2013
    kbrad7472 wrote:
    these reading are from my HR21 Its lock on all satellite but the 103s I just trying so see if not being lock on 103s is ok


    Yep, you should be good to go. Once you finish the setup it will do a test. Just push past the test when done and see how things work. A symptom of a weak signal on a bird is an error message on the tv. I don't remember the code.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jun 13, 2013
    Use the screen where there's a simple horizontal colored bar (Signal meters) and peak the 101 to 90 or above. Tweaking individual transponders is way over my head.
  • kbrad7472's avatar
    kbrad7472
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2013
    these reading are from my HR21 Its lock on all satellite but the 103s I just trying so see if not being lock on 103s is ok
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jun 13, 2013
    What exactly are you trying to do?
    If your on Directv all you need to do is setup on sat 101. The best and simplest solution is to use a meter like a Birdog. This will get you maximum signal strength. Simple beeter meters are OK but do not tell you which satellite your locking on.

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