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Halmfamily
Explorer
Jun 04, 2014

Can't get my DTV satellite to work..

Pulled out the DTV dish today and cannot get a signal. Worked on Saturday before we left for the campground. I checked continuity on cable and its good. Getting power to my signal meter behind the dish from the receiver. Even double checked my readings with a neighbors dish and dead on. LNB gone? How can I check it? Thanks for the help.
  • kellertx5er's avatar
    kellertx5er
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2014
    Oops, just noticed you mentioned "power to my signal meter." Is that to say you are getting movement on the needle?

    The best $25 I spent was for a satellite signal strength meter. I have been able to tune in my dish in places I thought were hopeless. Maybe had to settle for a 72% signal as opposed to 95+, but that is better than zero signal.
  • YC_1's avatar
    YC_1
    Nomad
    Jun 04, 2014
    Sat finder app on a smart phone to eliminate the possibility of one little limb blocking the signal. Using your eyes without an align a site or an app can really fool you.

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