When you bypass the SWS-4 do you also "bypass" a cable?
If so, a bad cable may be a possibility, too.
If so, a bad cable may be a possibility, too.
Possible SWS-4 Issue?
Here's the issue - I've been having a long standing problems with my HR-20 and my old H-20 receiver (since replaced by D* with an H-21). My 2 main issues on these 2 units (none of the others mind you, including my HR-21) with the MLB Package games not showing up, although I can get the game mix with no problem. There games are there, but nothing else. Typically a reset will cure thr problem, but occasionally it's more of a pain than that and requires a full reset. Also, my old H-20 never got got guide data and now suddenly my HR-20 does not either.
Here's what I have isolated. I can get guide data and no other MLB Extra Innings issues if I take the SWS-4 out of the line and run a straight line to the HR-20, same for the new H-21. None of my other boxes were on the SWS-4 before and all had homerun lines from the SWM to the box.
Do you all think this is an SWS-4 issue where it is no good? Or is there another issue at play that this is just masking?
For whats it's worth I checked all of my signals and they are properly strong in the mid 90's to 100. I seem to have no issues there, and as I said the guide data repopulates the minute I'm off the SWS-4 splitter. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Jeff
Here's what I have isolated. I can get guide data and no other MLB Extra Innings issues if I take the SWS-4 out of the line and run a straight line to the HR-20, same for the new H-21. None of my other boxes were on the SWS-4 before and all had homerun lines from the SWM to the box.
Do you all think this is an SWS-4 issue where it is no good? Or is there another issue at play that this is just masking?
For whats it's worth I checked all of my signals and they are properly strong in the mid 90's to 100. I seem to have no issues there, and as I said the guide data repopulates the minute I'm off the SWS-4 splitter. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Jeff
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Yes I do.. I will replace that cable that runs between the SWM and the SWS-4.. good point. It's such a short run I haven't even bothered to think about it.Kansas Zephyr said:When you bypass the SWS-4 do you also "bypass" a cable?
If so, a bad cable may be a possibility, too.
Ok.. not sure if it was a fix yet or not, but I did get some guide data on the H-21 for a few hours already... it had none when I started. And since I typically have to reset the box to get any data, thats a start.
Sounds like it could have been a cable issue, either defective or had a tiny cut or splice in it. Also could be the end connector itself is a little beat up or not making a good connection.
Turns out it's not the fix. The guide lasted for a couple of shows and is now exhausted again and lists of regular schedule.Grentz said:Sounds like it could have been a cable issue, either defective or had a tiny cut or splice in it. Also could be the end connector itself is a little beat up or not making a good connection.
Are you using all the ports on the splitter? If not, do you have the 75ohm terminators on the unused ports.
Nope.. the splitter came naked. the only terminator I have is on the PI in the house. I'm assuming you think that is an issue....RobertE said:Are you using all the ports on the splitter? If not, do you have the 75ohm terminators on the unused ports.
+1RobertE said:Are you using all the ports on the splitter? If not, do you have the 75ohm terminators on the unused ports.
It's a possibility. Unused ports are supposed to be terminated.GatorPhan said:Nope.. the splitter came naked. the only terminator I have is on the PI in the house. I'm assuming you think that is an issue....
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