LPB on 87w Problems?

[Keith Brannen]

Just an update.

Over the weekend the Florida Channel was there every time I checked, low SQ. but still receivable.

The LPB Feeds channel I only got a hint of a signal once over the weekend, but today I am getting it, not very strong at 42-43 on the AZBox, but is stable, so far.

Just as I was typing this, the LPB mux, which I didn't get even a hint of over the weekend, is finally trying to come in! Signal is fluctuating between 0-36, 36-38, and heavy pixelation. But it is trying! Still needs a good boost!

 

[cyberham]

LPB channels were missing for me over the weekend. Even in the evenings when they are normally strongest. Now their channels are SQ 55% even in the rain. Quite watchable like this. Florida is in at SQ 60%.

 

[Keith Brannen]

LPB channels were missing for me over the weekend. Even in the evenings when they are normally strongest. Now their channels are SQ 55% even in the rain. Quite watchable like this. Florida is in at SQ 60%.

Lost them again, now just the odd blip up to 36, LPB Feed channel still fine.

Will take longer and a bit more SQ for me on my 75e, than on your dish. But it really needs a big boost to previous levels (a month or two ago) and not sure that is going to happen.

 

[Pepper]

Will take longer and a bit more SQ for me on my 75e

Heh, my 87W is an old DirecTV slimline. CNN stuff and FL lottery still there but LPB and Florida not so much, they were all just fine when I put it up a couple months ago.

 

[cyberham]

LPB is back up to SQ 60% and the channels are clear. Maybe not coincidental that the sun is now shining.

 

[one_db_compression]

LPB color bars are sitting consistently at 6.0 dB via 1.2 m CM.

 

[Keith Brannen]

My LPB SQ is now at 38-40 (with occasion gusts to 42!) on the AZBox, strong enough so there is no pixelation, but obviously don't much leeway if the signal degrades at all. Cloudy day, had a bit of rain a while ago.

Better than nothing, but an added 10 or 20 per cent would be nice!

 

[cyberham]

I think most will see LPB is strong this morning. The best it's been for a while.

 

[Keith Brannen]

Up to 44-45 on the AZBox, definitely higher than my previous reading (38-40), but needs another 5 or 10 to make me happy! LPB feeds is also up to 54-55 (wish that was the LPB mux readings).

Big question is will it last or fall away like it did last week.

 

[N5XZS]

Getting Louisiana PBS at 44 to 46 % here in New Mexico, CNN's feeds at 85 % Florida channel at 64% and Lottery-HD at 71 %.

I think Louisiana's weather is more related to tropical rainy weather down there more than anything else.

 

[primestar31]

LPB has done this fade out for MANY years, it's nothing new.

 

[Keith Brannen]

LPB has done this fade out for MANY years, it's nothing new.

Yes, I linked to the thread in my first post of the last time we had problems.
Unfortunately, every time it seems they eventually come back at a reduced level from their previous level.
Wasn't too many years ago that I was able to get LPB on a 60e dish!

EDIT: And I have lost the signal again!

 

[Mr Tony]

LPB has done this fade out for MANY years, it's nothing new.

Yup. A post from 2009 with same issues

It's 8:15 and I still have LPBS

It's 8:15 and I still have LPBS on AMC21, new record for me. Usually once the Sun sets, so does that signal.

www.satelliteguys.us

 

[cyberham]

After successfully touching up my motorized dish, I now have LPB at 7.6 dB and it's staying all day long.

I discovered my dish wasn't perfectly centred on the motor arm. It was noticeable by eye but only a very small amount. Once I loosened the four nuts a little, I could push the dish to be exactly centred on the motor arm. Now I can track the arc much better. This was even more important than getting the tripod mast perfectly vertical.