Executive wrote:
Here's the fix for your unit...I paid some yokel at an RV rally $50 to trouble shoot mine and he 'fixed' it in about 15 seconds. You won't find this 'fix' in any literature from KVH or anywhere else that I've been able to find. I am assuming you know you have to have a clear view of the southern sky and no blockage above the antenna.
Ok here's the 'fix'...push the button and hold for 3 seconds and allow the satellite to rotate. Once it locks on the satellite, (light turns from red/yellow to green) see if you have a picture. If not, push the button AGAIN for only ONE SECOND. The problem you're experiencing is the dish is locking onto the wrong satellite. By pressing the button for only one second, you're moving the dish to the next satellite ONLY.
When you're home the dish locks onto the right one but when traveling it needs a small push to find the right one. Try it next time. I think you'll be happy.....Dennis
You paid $50 for what IS in the operation manual from KVH. Are YOU positive you have a KVH Dome? Usually KINGDOME has the Red/Yellow Green LED. Doug
3.2.2 Using the Switchplate for Satellite
Selection
If your system is not connected to an IRD’s low-speed data port,
you will need to use the switchplate to manually find your
satellite.
1. Press the switchplate’s SAT SELECT button.
2. The Status indicator flashes while the antenna
searches for a satellite signal. Once the antenna
finds and starts tracking a satellite, the Status
indicator stops flashing.
3. If your TV shows a clear picture, you are tracking
the correct satellite. If no picture appears, repeat
this procedure starting with Step 1.
