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2oldman
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Aug 31, 2017

DTV problem I can't solve

On my house: 5 lnb, Slimline dish, HD receiver HR24-500

I cannot watch TV because of "Signal loss on Satellite in 2". The receiver will reboot and gather all its guide data as if it's receiving a good signal, but still I cannot watch TV .

The screen "Test Signal Strength" shows NO signal on either tuner, but the "Signal Strength" screen shows 90+ readings for all xponders on the 101 and good readings on 99, 103..etc on Sat 1. Nothing on 2. Why I am getting good xponder readings but absolutely nothing on the Test Signal Strength screen is puzzling.

Yesterday I was able to get it working by unplugging power from the receiver and restarting, but not today. I've checked all my wiring - not with a meter or anything - but nothing's been moved or disturbed.

Is my receiver acting goofy for having no signal in 2, or it just acting goofy and getting ready to fail?

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