Question about signal strength

[ghc37]

does anyone know what the threshhold is for signal strength causing dropout/pixelation? I get good signal from all satellites (90 to 100%) except sat 99 is about 60%. All my channels look ok right now, I have choice plus package but I don't get locals yet. Supposed to get them next month here in cen arkansas 72015. I think they will be coming from sat 99?? will it be a problem?

 

[ghc37]

Update

What a surprise! The HD locals for central Arkansas are up and running!. I thought I would have to wait until next month according to what I had previously read. They all look great, no dropout/freezeup/pixelation issues.

 

[iwc5893]

70% is the minimum standard for D* installers, but I don't believe you will start seeing signal issues until you're in the 50's ... but don't quote me on this.

 

[Hookem99]

but I don't believe you will start seeing signal issues until you're in the 50's

I know, I know, but I just could not help it!!

 

[james champion]

If it is a HR21 you signal meter may not read right. Either way you should be fine

 

[Rey]

does anyone know if D is still tweaking any of the transponders? my signals on 99c and 103c were averaging from 85-91 but since last night they both range from 96-100. i haven't tweaked my dish

 

[iwc5893]

does anyone know if D is still tweaking any of the transponders? my signals on 99c and 103c were averaging from 85-91 but since last night they both range from 96-100. i haven't tweaked my dish

It could be that Mother Nature tweaked your dish for you, given the recent weather down in FL.

 

[mark40511]

Why would you start seeing signal issues in the 50's? That's kind of high to start seeing digitization.

And HR21 signal meters aren't always correct? What do you mean?

 

[iwc5893]

Why would you start seeing signal issues in the 50's? That's kind of high to start seeing digitization.

And HR21 signal meters aren't always correct? What do you mean?

I'm speaking about what I observed as an installer...and I don't understand how you consider a signal of 50 to be high...

And not everyone has an HR21, as some people don't have DVR's. The signal meters in the receiver are not the best, but are meant as a general guide.