2 Receivers-Different Signal Srength

[Dune]

Hi, I have an 811 and a 501 and I get different signal strengths from each.

The 811 is about 10 points less than the 501 which means I really experience rain fade when watching HD channels here in Hawaii. The HD channels only average about 40 with a 30" dish.

Has anyone noticed that the 811 doesn't receive as strong a signal?

Thanks, Dune

 

[korsjs]

when comparing, make sure you are using the same transponder as they might vary from transponder to transponder. 11 and 12 are good ones to check.

 

[BuckNasty]

Also, are you checking the signal strengths using the same piece of cable? If you are using them in seperate rooms, a longer cable, or lesser quality can cause that kind of signal reduction.

 

[Dune]

Yep, using the same transponders when comparing.

Both receivers come in to the same room and are hooked up to an AV Receiver. The feed come off of a multi switch and are two seperate cables. Maybe I should get on the roof and switch cables at the switch to check?

Dune

 

[earth station]

The 811 does register lower signal. Be glad it's only 10points. The 522/322s register almost 20 points lower than the other 5xx and 3xx series receivers.

With my dish peaked to maximum, a 501/301 will register about 118 on SAT 119 transponders 11-12. SAT 110 comes in around 110 on transponders 11-12. Doing nothing with the dish, swap receivers and my 522 registers only 100 on 119, T11-12 and 93-95 on 110 T11-12.

I had an 811 hooked up and it read upper 90s for 110, and around 107 for 119, T11-12.

I did test the signal with rainfade. I hooked up to a temporary dish peaked in only half way, watched the 522 drop out at the same level as the others, 35-40. Engineering says it has a different threshold. Not really considering it will drop out first before a 501/301 will.