I'm not getting any signal on any of my satellites. I have 119,110, and 61.5. The quality on all three of these satellites is 0, and the level for all three satellites is 32%. I was just wondering what the problem might be. The weather here in Canada is a little cloudy with light rains. The weather usually doesn't affect it in a way it's doing right now. Any suggestions or solutions?
if ur setup was working fine and now it's doing that since the signal is very low too I guess there's something wrong with ur switch, if u disconnect the cable from the back of the receiver without powering off the box from back switch it can damage the diseqc switch, so check it out and replace with a spare if u got one, also make sure the dish is aligned and nothing is blocking it,
Before You start making changes What are the chances that your crimps are not perfectly crimpped causing moisture in contacts or in switch typical devective switch or crimps too big for wire sipping water in Have you checked that if your dish(s) 2 top bolts gotten loose. Weather and clouds may have something to with reception but start with basics
Good installation will work better (this is just a guess) King
Thanks for the suggestions. I never took out the cable from the back of the receiver without turning the box off. And as for something blocking the dish, there's nothing blocking it. Nonetheless I will check outside and take a closer look at the switch and the dish. Thanks.
diseqc switches can die at any given time simply due to weather specially if they are of a cheap brand which they mostly are, other things causing this could be a bad connection somewhere, since all sts r gone at the same time this if the case should be the cable going from switch to receiver,
True, I just checked out the switch and it's pretty messed up. It's rusted and pretty wet. So can anyone suggest a good quality switch for a pansat 2700a?
Why don't to try with receiver off connect each Sat with a coax coupler one at a time this way you know for sure it is not your cables or connectors and make sure everything else is good Goodluck
Should keep switches close to receiver,easy to replace and better performace switching,also you don't have to worry about moisture and temperature changes affecting it.
You'll save a lot of wires and connections if it is close to dish. Good brands will be weather proof. But I suggust rubber cover before you crimp along with good crimps. They do have a home depot each crimp is like $1.00 but you need a special crimpping tool.
Switches (disque) are $7 ...very cheap...buy a few...they go bad easily...and do try and keep them out of the weather (attic, basement ect)...or in a tupperware container and Loop the cable so water won't get in...and ALWAYS UNPLUG receiver when messing with cables and connections and switches!
I use the knurded screw on with heat shrink tubeing and "O" ring inside, supertite better than any crimp.And I use a "GEL" non setting silicone sealant on the threads.It's a completely submerseable connection and inexpensive.50 cents cdn. per connection.
Sweet, thank you for your kind suggestions and tips. I'm lucky enough not to buy that crimping tool since a buddy of mine has one. I shall crimp, cover and keep the switch out of the weather. Thanks once again.
MPH - The reason you keep the switch as close to the receiver as possible is because it works off a pulse. The further the switch the weaker the pulse which can cause you to have problems switching from one sat to another. Don't be concerned about saving cable if you are looking for better performance and do keep it out of the elements as LK and others have stated. They go bad easily. Last but not least, the easier access the easier to replace if needed!
And what exactly kind of pulse won't go thru 100 feet of coax cable? Whether if it is 22k Hz or 18 volts make no difference. If you use Quad shield (RG-6) with good connectors covering each connector with rubber it will solve many related problems.
Users that burn DISEqC switches mainly due to poor connectors or not covering threads with any insulation from weather. Also when connected during receiver on can spike voltage and current thru skinny coils inside switch. 22K Hz tone is no harm it is the voltage if shorted due to conductive water or sudden spikes
The only advantage if it goes bad can be easly replaced But if you teach users how to install it correctly won't need to replace it
Wow - I had forgotten you are the God of information. And if it's not done your way it's wrong. Well I guess I'm done in this forum. It seems you have it well under control with your expertise.
You are right about one thing King - The tone burst will travel a max 100 feet of coax cable. Since I don't know anyone's setups and to make it easier on them, I always recommend placing the switch as close as possible.
Hey PR be cool. On a motorized Dish Setup you will also have to allow for voltage drop. Most of these Rotors operate on 13/18 Volts DC. BTW if you use coax cable RG-11 you can go over 200 feet.}
Kevin - Good post. I personally haven't worked with RG-11, but this is good to know.
By the way, I wasn't mad in the other thread! LOL
I was just posting the instructions to load Viewsats.
Eventually those who don't know me will understand that I only post here from personal experience and testing. IF I happen to post something that I've research, I always close my post by saying "I take no credit for the work, only for the time to research it"...
Guys I never make fun of anyone Sometimes I put pressure on people to learn it right I never use foul language and I respect everyone Electronics is no god's gift it's an education Voltage is never a problem in coax 15 volts or 15mv It is the electrical current, frequency Frequency can be ultered/changed due to inductance and capacitance No twisting= very low inductance Good shielding=good capacitance
So don't get mad at me if I asked you what tone pulse I thought you might be talking about a frequency that I wasn't familiar with that's all. I do like your approaches and how you want to help people
I just wanted to correct a myth If you want me to give you formulas to calculate Inductance and capacitance I'm a pro at this I wanted to have a smile that's all King
King - We are good! I will be the first to admit "Electronics" is not my cup of tea. It's all good. I'm just trying to help people by suggesting things that make it easier on them.
I know Believe I see recommendations like this on the back boxes of many electronics parts all the time. Doesn't mean they got it right
You want to hear a good one Someone with a Panasonic DVR and a Hard drive Unit connected to Direct TV dish and was woundering why can't get see guide on screen because remote has guide key
So she did the right thing to call Panasonic asking Is it possible to get guide when she presses guide. A tech told her Yes that she indeed can get guide without a problem
Even service techs gen get confused with cable and Satellite
