More Dish network problems
Long story. We had a new traveler 1000 installed a year ago and a dish network Hopper 3 with sling. From the beginning we had issues with signal loss when temps went in the 30's. Finally installed a ...
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TechWriter wrote:DC&MC wrote:
We have not changed the LNB. Works as long as we disconnect the hopper when searching. Then turn off the traveler and redo the cables
There are currently only two methods of using a Hopper 3 with a Winegard Travler:
- Swap out the Standard Travler LNBF with a Hybrid LNBF -- this method requires disconnecting the Hopper 3 before powering up the Travler.
- Use a DPH42 switch with a standard Travler -- this the the recommended method.
Thanks for this info. I saw that you were doing work with the DPH42 but I thought you were still using the Hybrid LNBF. Nice to know you can keep the Trav'ler stock and just deal with the power off issue with the Hopper. It should likely be unplugged when traveling anyway to help eliminate the possiblities of damage to the hard drive.....I assume it has a hard drive and not solid state.
