Having trouble with Sat 110 TP 3

[bjthadj]

I have noticed lately anytime I try to go to a channel on Sat 110, Transponder 3 I get a no signal screen. This is the only transponder I'm having this issue with. The others on the 110 satellite have low signal levels, but I seem to get those channels fine.

I have a 522 hooked up to a DP Twin LNB on a Dish 500 (I think). Seems to me the LNB for the 110 sat is going out, since all the 119 transponders have good strong signals. Any thoughts?

 

[zenithtv]

110 tp 3 is okla local hd stations

 

[garys]

No, it is Baby First, Documentary Channel and several home shopping, xxx, and religious channels. The OK channels are on 61.5.

 

[vegassatellite]

Go to menu 6,1,3 and see if it reports an LNB drift on 110.

 

[bjthadj]

It does indeed say I have LNB drift on 110. Is there anything I can do to correct short of getting a new LNB? I have nothing blocking my dish, its a clear day and ideal conditions.

 

[Smith P.]

'LNB drift' is inside component's failure what cause local oscillator frequency drift. You'll need new DP LNBF.

 

[bjthadj]

As I figured. Thanks for the input

 

[vegassatellite]

You can call DISH and they will do the replacement for you. If the 522 is your only receiver, you can use a Legacy Twin, a DP Twin, or a DPP Twin as a suitable replacement.

 

[bjthadj]

Sorry to rehash the topic, but I finally got around to replacing the LNB with a brand new, identical unit and I'm still having this issue. Most transponders on the 110 sat are giving me a strength of around 30, while transponder 3 is still below 10. Any channels on that transponder are still not coming in.

I have done 2 check switches, hard restarted the receiver and even gave it an overnight to correct itself and nothing. Am I missing something else here? Why else would I be getting a good signal on the other transponders but not the one?

In case you can't tell, I'm trying to do all I can before resporting to calling for a service visit.

 

[vegassatellite]

Did you check the new one for drift? Also, sounds like those signals are pretty weak. What is your signal level on 110 Transponder 11?

 

[bjthadj]

I did check this one for drift, and it appears to be fine. I'm getting a signal strength of 30 on 110 tp 11. Could my dish itself need a bit of an adjustment?

 

[JohnH]

110 Tp 3 is lower in power than the others. Your dish may have moved. A more powerful satellite is in the works, but you should get this solved very soon to maximise your signals for the long haul.

 

[RandallA]

As JohnH said, Tp 3 is very low in power. I'm getting 35 on Tp 3 compared to 58 on Tp 11. YOu could repeak the dish but I don't really see channels of interest on Tp 3 but you can check the list here:

DISH Network on EchoStar 8/10 at 110.0°W - LyngSat

 

[JohnH]

It is important to get the most signal possible not because of some channels, but to help get all channels even during rainy situations.

 

[vegassatellite]

I did check this one for drift, and it appears to be fine. I'm getting a signal strength of 30 on 110 tp 11. Could my dish itself need a bit of an adjustment?

That's almost half of what I would expect. Dish needs to be tweaked a bit. Small moves, a little at a time, give the receiver time to respond. Easily done with either a set of baby monitors or the spouse at the receiver talking to you over the phone.

 

[Tedley444]

Signal strength on 110 TP3

110 TP3: 55 (vip722)

But, please keep in mind, if that is indeed a spotbeam for OK locals as others have mentioned, then I'm in the sweet spot, if you will.