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Possible to lose a single transponder?

Discussion in 'DIRECTV General Discussion' started by PCHDTV, Jun 17, 2014.

  1. Jun 17, 2014 #1 of 10
    PCHDTV

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    Hi all. All of the sudden today transponder #8 on 99c (Foxnews) went to zero. Neighbors are having no problem. Is it possible something went wrong in my dish that impacted a single transponder signal? I have an old 5LNB AT9. Note that the issue is on both of my receivers. Thanks and cheers!
     
  2. Jun 17, 2014 #2 of 10
    carl6

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    Is that the only TP that dropped? Probably you lost all of the even transponders, at least on that satellite.

    Check coax and connections to your dish everyplace there is a connector (e.g., LNB, ground block, receiver, etc.). Moisture or corrosion at a connector can cause this symptom. If wiring is good, then it is most likely the dish/LNB itself.
     
  3. Jun 17, 2014 #3 of 10
    PCHDTV

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    Only 8. Strong signal on all others.
     
  4. Jun 17, 2014 #4 of 10
    P Smith

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    check sticky Gary's tread with channels/transponders ... perhaps there is nothing for your area or your sub ?
     
  5. Jun 17, 2014 #5 of 10
    carl6

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    He specifically indicated Fox News on that transponder/satellite, which is a CONUS feed.

    Here is a list of what should be on that transponder. Can you check to see if you are getting any of the other channels?


    VH1HD

    335

    8

    D11 @99W

    99C

    131

    1060



    VH1 HD









    FNCHD

    360

    8

    D11 @99W

    99C

    131

    1020



    FOX News HD

    FOXeHD

    398

    8

    D11 @99W

    99C

    131

    1050

    DNS

    WNYW (New York) FOX HD East

    MSG*HD

    635

    8

    D11 @99W

    99C

    131

    1040



    MSG Plus HD 635















    RTNWHD

    687

    8

    D11 @99W

    99C

    131

    1010



    ROOT SPORTS Northwest HD

    TWCSNHD

    691

    8

    D11 @99W

    99C

    131

    1030



    TWC SportsNet HD
     
  6. Jun 17, 2014 #6 of 10
    P Smith

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    his indication could be incorrect assumption, that's why I propose to him check it by system tables (what you did already)
     
  7. Jun 17, 2014 #7 of 10
    PCHDTV

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    Well, after being away from home for the afternoon I've returned to a 91 signal on 99c trans 8. So, of course, FoxNews is back. I have no explanation as to why that signal dropped to zero and presented a 771. Especially considering neighbors were fine. Weird.
     
  8. Jun 18, 2014 #8 of 10
    P Smith

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    if you'll see it again, make it hard to convince CSR you'll need to replace LNBF block
     
  9. Jul 18, 2014 #9 of 10
    PCHDTV

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    Well, my problem just went from being an annoyance to nuclear. I've now lost all signals, on all satellites, with the exception of 101. Service call on Monday.
     
  10. Jul 27, 2014 #10 of 10
    P Smith

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    So? Is it fixed now?
     

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