I apologize in advance for lack of detail as I'm investigating a satellite TV problem at a family cottage, and it's something I know nothing about. Also had no data there, so I'm going from memory now that I'm back in "civilization". (I don't have the box/dish details, but my question is generic, hopefully.)
Owners started getting iffy reception on channels, then only a handful of channels would work, then ultimately nothing. Visual inspection of cables seem intact, and view of sky was cleared of branches, even though dish had a very clear view to begin with. Owner tested signals (prior to my arrival) indicating strong signal on satellite 91, but middling to nothing on 82.
We then replaced a feeder (2 of them at base of dish), but no change. Swapped all 3 with no change, so presume they work. Tests of the signal during these swaps showed 100% solid on 91, and 0% solid on 82 on all transponders.
Looking back, that in itself seems odd to me. Is it even possible to always have 100% on 91, for hours? I would have expected some minor dips, especially as you change transponders. Makes me wonder if the problem is at the box itself.
Next part on order is a "splitter", or more accurately a "combiner" in my view as it appears to take the signal from the 2 feeders into a single cable into the cottage.
Sorry for the vagueness - would love any advice folks can give here. I am out of my element for this particular tech.
Owners started getting iffy reception on channels, then only a handful of channels would work, then ultimately nothing. Visual inspection of cables seem intact, and view of sky was cleared of branches, even though dish had a very clear view to begin with. Owner tested signals (prior to my arrival) indicating strong signal on satellite 91, but middling to nothing on 82.
We then replaced a feeder (2 of them at base of dish), but no change. Swapped all 3 with no change, so presume they work. Tests of the signal during these swaps showed 100% solid on 91, and 0% solid on 82 on all transponders.
Looking back, that in itself seems odd to me. Is it even possible to always have 100% on 91, for hours? I would have expected some minor dips, especially as you change transponders. Makes me wonder if the problem is at the box itself.
Next part on order is a "splitter", or more accurately a "combiner" in my view as it appears to take the signal from the 2 feeders into a single cable into the cottage.
Sorry for the vagueness - would love any advice folks can give here. I am out of my element for this particular tech.
