Rusty
06-03-02, 03:32 PM
I have a conventional dual LNB, conventional 2 receiver DirecTV setup. This system has been in place for almost three years now. About once each week I check signal levels. My readings have always been in the low to medium 90's with an occasional reading in the 80's. Last week I was surprised to find that all of my readings on both receivers were ranging from the low 60's to the mid 70's. The weather was a bit overcast but in no way was it severe. I started checking every few hours and found that, at times, I was back in the 90's. But, later, I would get low readings again, even some in the low 50's. My dish is in a location that is very accessible so I made a physical inspection of the two cables. They were fine. When I started getting very low readings again I even exchanged the existing LNB for a brand new one that I bought to use as a spare. The new LNB made no difference. I also did a bit of "fine tuning" to the dish alignment but, basically, got the highest readings at the point of my original settings. This situation is continuing and, although my picture and sound quality are as good as ever, I am worried because it will not take much of a rain storm to lower these signal levels to the point where I will lose picture. Since my readings are so erratic I am wondering in DirecTV is doing some sort of "tweaking" to their signal levels as they continue to roll out new locals, etc. If any of you nice people have any info on this subject I would appreciate a reply. Thanks....