Directv card activation ??

OK guys got it. Thanks for your help. Probably will be back with more questions. Sure was simple in the 'old days" when all you had to do was turn the antenna pole and have someone tell you when you were locked in.

With DirecTV after 30 days of no activity the card is locked. Call them with the receiver number and they will activate the card. I have also re-activated it by "refreshing" it online. Satellite 101 is correct as donn0128 said.

The cell phone apps show you where you have a clear view of the southern sky. The sat you need to find is 101 for Directv. From there you will need to go to receiver setup and use the signal display to fine tune the antenna. As an alternative a n inexpensive meter like one of the used Birdogs will allow you to fine tune the signal without having to connect to the receiver until your done outside.

My SAT RECEIVER would lose it card setting all the time when I disconnected to use in my camper. Just call the DIRECTV 800 number and have your current DIRECTV account number handy.

I always had my account number taped to the side of my SAT RCVR haha...

You can also login to DIRECTV and reset it there using your account number...

Have no idea about the fancy CELL PHONE APPs

I still use one of these in-line tone boxes


Roy Ken