Shaky signal on 101 today

[jfalkingham]

Anyone else experiencing issues on even transponders this morning?

I am watching news this morning and I notice the signal going out. I go into test satellite signal, where I see odd transponders as 99-100% with even at 0% then after a few minutes, the even start to go to from 0% to 100% in increments of 10%. I was thinking "oh no the leaves are here!" but do not think this is the issue since it is now at 98% solid for a while then out of nowhere goes to 0% and then climbs back to 100% after being 'out' for a min. There is no wind, so the leaves are not moving on the tree that is somewhat in the way (but has been for 5 years). This is on the 101.

Hopefully it's not just me :rolleyes:

[mOOn]

Funny you should ask.

For the past week or so, all three of my DVR's have had weird issues. Yesterday, I took a look at the signal strengths and I was getting 0 percent on odd numbered transponders and 95 percent on even for all three.

I called DirecTV for a service. I then went out and checked my dish. I have one of those large ones used for HD service. The LNB with the plastic cover looked like it had moisture in it. I drilled a pinhole in the underneath part of the plastic and a glass of water drained out. I checked my receivers and all transponders showed at least 85%.

It had not rained for a week, so I guess the water got in there and could not get out. I wonder if this is a design problem with the seals on the LNB or just a manufactured problem?

Take Care,
mOOn

[WolfsPride]

Anyone else experiencing issues on even transponders this morning?

I am watching news this morning and I notice the signal going out. I go into test satellite signal, where I see odd transponders as 99-100% with even at 0% then after a few minutes, the even start to go to from 0% to 100% in increments of 10%. I was thinking "oh no the leaves are here!" but do not think this is the issue since it is now at 98% solid for a while then out of nowhere goes to 0% and then climbs back to 100% after being 'out' for a min. There is no wind, so the leaves are not moving on the tree that is somewhat in the way (but has been for 5 years). This is on the 101.

Hopefully it's not just me :rolleyes:


I liked your idea of drilling the hole in the cover. Good and a smart move on your part for a cpl of reasons. #1 is collective moisture like that could and will eventually lead to corroded connectors at the splittlers. Unbelievable how many calls we get for a Tech repair due to this problem. $15.00 earned for 10 minutes work. Not complaining here being a Tech. Another problem is if you ever see a Tech Barreling cables together, make him do it right.

[texasbrit]

I liked your idea of drilling the hole in the cover. Good and a smart move on your part for a cpl of reasons. #1 is collective moisture like that could and will eventually lead to corroded connectors at the splittlers. Unbelievable how many calls we get for a Tech repair due to this problem. $15.00 earned for 10 minutes work. Not complaining here being a Tech. Another problem is if you ever see a Tech Barreling cables together, make him do it right.


The problem is that if water is getting into the LNB you will eventually get a failure anyway.

[litzdog911]

Right. Drilling a hole is only a short term fix. Corrosion will eventually settle in. Best to get the whole LNB assembly replaced.

[Titan25]

To OP's point, I'm above 90 on all 101 transponders (above 95 on all but 5). It's not a satellite problem.

[jfalkingham]

To OP's point, I'm above 90 on all 101 transponders (above 95 on all but 5). It's not a satellite problem.

Yes, I am too, have been since 7am today, but between 6-7am it was spotty for some reason. Perhaps martians :eek2:

[tasp]

I saw a DIRECPC dish feedhorn with water in it once. It was barely working and the feedhorn had to be replaced. (Hughes runs DIRECPC now, btw)