OTA Module Problem

[cpapjack]

So, I received my free OTA module from Dish yesterday. I installed it today, with no problems, until I went to switch channels - it locked up my receiver and the only thing I could do is restart it by unplugging it.

I have read about other problems with this module, but couldn't find any where someone said it was locking up their receiver. Anyone else having this issue? I wonder if I should even bother getting it replaced. I've really just about had all I can take for awhile with Dish's equipment of late. (http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/266671-major-issue-my-722-receiver-anyone.html)

 

[RaymondG@Dish Network]

Have you scanned for your local channels yet?

 

[DK_Sat]

I installed a OTA module on my VIP 222K i have no problems with it works fine.

 

[jb3683]

I just installed my ota module last night into my 722k and haven't had a problem with it. You may have received a bad one. I would try to exchange it.

 

[whatchel1]

So, I received my free OTA module from Dish yesterday. I installed it today, with no problems, until I went to switch channels - it locked up my receiver and the only thing I could do is restart it by unplugging it.

I have read about other problems with this module, but couldn't find any where someone said it was locking up their receiver. Anyone else having this issue? I wonder if I should even bother getting it replaced. I've really just about had all I can take for awhile with Dish's equipment of late. (http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/266671-major-issue-my-722-receiver-anyone.html)

There has been one guy said that he has had a similar problem in the past. I can't remember his name though. And we pretty much decided he might have had power supply problems.

 

[KAB]

The OP may have some kind of power problem, in that he has a recent "history" with his receivers, including his new 722K prior to the OTA module.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/266671-major-issue-my-722-receiver-anyone.html

 

[cpapjack]

Have you scanned for your local channels yet?

Yes, it scanned with no problem. I even had a picture, until I changed a channel, that's when the receiver locked up. This happened 4 times before I took it out.

 

[cpapjack]

There has been one guy said that he has had a similar problem in the past. I can't remember his name though. And we pretty much decided he might have had power supply problems.

Power supply on the receiver?

 

[cpapjack]

The OP may have some kind of power problem, in that he has a recent "history" with his receivers, including his new 722K prior to the OTA module.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/266671-major-issue-my-722-receiver-anyone.html

Everything checks out ok power wise. The problems I was experiencing seemed to have gone away since I disconnected my EHD.

 

[gadgtfreek]

So, I received my free OTA module from Dish yesterday. I installed it today, with no problems, until I went to switch channels - it locked up my receiver and the only thing I could do is restart it by unplugging it.

I have read about other problems with this module, but couldn't find any where someone said it was locking up their receiver. Anyone else having this issue? I wonder if I should even bother getting it replaced. I've really just about had all I can take for awhile with Dish's equipment of late. (http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/266671-major-issue-my-722-receiver-anyone.html)

My first MT2 (re-manufactured did that), never would work without locking the box up. Got a 2nd re-manufactured and it works fine. I think whoever is doing the refurbs is doing a pissy job

 

[cpapjack]

My first MT2 (re-manufactured did that), never would work without locking the box up. Got a 2nd re-manufactured and it works fine. I think whoever is doing the refurbs is doing a pissy job

I don't doubt that for a minute!

 

[whatchel1]

Power supply on the receiver?

yes & no. He had gone thru something like 3 receivers and modules. That's why it's a bit hard to remember the all the details. Made some of us tend to think there was problem w/power in the house and when the modules was put it it would pull to much from the receiver and die. It was complicated so hard to say exactly what was wrong.

 

[gadgtfreek]

I tell ya what, ive been using a UPS of some sort for 5 years now, and been lucky enough to not have failures. Also nice they can keep recording when the power is out