mlsred
New Member
Hi All,
After some advice...
I'm having issues with some channels on my Foxsat HDR with pixilation and image breakup. The signal and quality indicators fluctuate between 40(ish) percent and 0% on some of the music channels and I get regular "no or bad signal messages".
Things like BBC, ITV, C4 etc are fine, strong 90% to 100% signal/quality.
So I appreciate that this is a process of elimination and could be Dish or LNB alignment/skew and I have an Octo LNB which could be casuing the issue as per this link but I have no idea if my LNB has an amplifier in it or not and if a 6dB In-Line Satellite Attenuator would help?
I did have someone from a satellite/aerial company come out a year or two ago and move my dish onto an arm to elevate it and improve the signal but over the last months I have notice this signal problem which makes me think the dish has either moved or there is an issue with the LNB. I have to say I don't really watch the music channels so it was only when my children started complaining that I noticed the issue but I have no idea how long it has been happening..
I am reluctant to pay for someone to come out and move things around and who will no doubt try to sell me a new LNB, Dish, Extension pole, house () etc..
If I start fiddling with things there is a danger that I will lose all reception but I am willing to give it a go.. Are those satellite meters they sell on ebay and amazon worth the money?
What would be you advice as to the most likely cause? Any suggestions?
Ramble over
Thanks
Michael
After some advice...
I'm having issues with some channels on my Foxsat HDR with pixilation and image breakup. The signal and quality indicators fluctuate between 40(ish) percent and 0% on some of the music channels and I get regular "no or bad signal messages".
Things like BBC, ITV, C4 etc are fine, strong 90% to 100% signal/quality.
So I appreciate that this is a process of elimination and could be Dish or LNB alignment/skew and I have an Octo LNB which could be casuing the issue as per this link but I have no idea if my LNB has an amplifier in it or not and if a 6dB In-Line Satellite Attenuator would help?
I did have someone from a satellite/aerial company come out a year or two ago and move my dish onto an arm to elevate it and improve the signal but over the last months I have notice this signal problem which makes me think the dish has either moved or there is an issue with the LNB. I have to say I don't really watch the music channels so it was only when my children started complaining that I noticed the issue but I have no idea how long it has been happening..
I am reluctant to pay for someone to come out and move things around and who will no doubt try to sell me a new LNB, Dish, Extension pole, house () etc..
If I start fiddling with things there is a danger that I will lose all reception but I am willing to give it a go.. Are those satellite meters they sell on ebay and amazon worth the money?
What would be you advice as to the most likely cause? Any suggestions?
Ramble over
Thanks
Michael