Weird pixelization issue

[rstark18]

I have noticed a pixelation issue that I am having. It seems as though it only happens on certain channels. I know for sure it happens on FOX frequently and I noticed it on NBC the other night also. I haven't seen it on any other channels that I record.

During the program the picture will start to pixelate and get steadily worse until the whole picture is just weird pixels. After a few minutes it completely goes away. The audio is never affected. It is sporadic and doesn't happen all the time. I'd say I've noticed it two to four times a week.

I just checked to see if I kept any episodes that were affected but I already deleted them. Next time it happens I will take a few pictures and post them. While doing a search for anyone else having this issue I came across a post that has pictures on the D* HR20 forum that is similar. It is the first post in the following thread: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=125609&highlight=pixelation

Since it is only happening on certain channels I assume it is satellite or dish related. Since I know it happens on FOX frequently, what should I check for as far as signal strength, etc.

[rstark18]

I am trying to educate myself about how the sats work and I see that most of my locals (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX) are all on the same sat/transponder (129/10). The problem is I have not had any problems with CBS or ABC. So now I'm even more confused.

[Ron Barry]

I have seen this on the Dish HD locals for LA. My guess is it is an encoding issue. I got it the other night during American Idol. I suggest emailing dishquality.

[Kent Taylor]

I have seen this on the Dish HD locals for LA. My guess is it is an encoding issue. I got it the other night during American Idol. I suggest emailing dishquality.

DishQuality@echostar.com

[rstark18]

I'm glad it's not specific to me. I saw it during American Idol also. I'm just really suprised nobody else has mentioned this. on the forum.
Thanks

[lujan]

I'm glad it's not specific to me. I saw it during American Idol also. I'm just really suprised nobody else has mentioned this. on the forum.
Thanks

This has been mentioned numerous times on this forum, it's just that nothing's been done to correct it. I think most of us have given up. I know I've called my local station (ABC) for the past two years or so and all they say is "We're working on it". I also have audio issues (sound will be silent for a few seconds at a time) on the local CBS station for just as long and they just can't seem to fix it. We've just become used to it.

[rstark18]

I emailed dishquality and got a reply. They said they have not seen it on fox but they did see a full screen pixelization on NBC. They are aware of it and will try to resolve it.