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mrhud · 2010-05-02, 03:03 PM

Seems the issue was with the receiver.

I setup my other 3100, reactivated the card and it's working fine.

Thanks for all of your suggestions.

dirtroad · 2010-05-02, 03:22 PM

In the last month, I have repaired 2 LNB in connectors on 3100's where the center connection inside the receiver has been torn right off the circuit board!
You may be able to determine this by putting a slight pressure up then down on the RG6 LNB in connection, up should make it connect, and down will separate the connection.
It is a very simple repair inside if you have any soldering skills at all. Worth trying before you throw it out!

Pinza · 2010-05-02, 04:22 PM

That used to be a very common problem on 3100's if the centre pin on the coax was too long.

Costa · 2010-05-02, 05:57 PM

Do a check switch test on the lines orignally connected to the 9200, and make siure those lines are good first before trying one on the 3100.

You cant use splitters, whatsoever!

From the SW44 switch, to the receiver directly. You stated that you split it from the 9200.

Pinza · 2010-05-02, 07:45 PM

Costa, he used another 3100, it worked just fine. It was a receiver problem.

2010-05-02, 03:22 PM	#17
dirtroad Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 892	Check LNB in connection. In the last month, I have repaired 2 LNB in connectors on 3100's where the center connection inside the receiver has been torn right off the circuit board! You may be able to determine this by putting a slight pressure up then down on the RG6 LNB in connection, up should make it connect, and down will separate the connection. It is a very simple repair inside if you have any soldering skills at all. Worth trying before you throw it out! __________________ If Life is a Highway,...then why is there no end to this dirtroad?

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2010-05-02, 03:03 PM	#16
mrhud Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 46	Seems the issue was with the receiver. I setup my other 3100, reactivated the card and it's working fine. Thanks for all of your suggestions.

2010-05-02, 04:22 PM	#18
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	That used to be a very common problem on 3100's if the centre pin on the coax was too long.

2010-05-02, 05:57 PM	#19
Costa Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 520	Do a check switch test on the lines orignally connected to the 9200, and make siure those lines are good first before trying one on the 3100. You cant use splitters, whatsoever! From the SW44 switch, to the receiver directly. You stated that you split it from the 9200.

2010-05-02, 07:45 PM	#20
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	Costa, he used another 3100, it worked just fine. It was a receiver problem.