Signal Meters - New HD Content

[bbd24]

What should 103 b read as far as signal strength is concerned ? When the new HD channels hit, all I got was searching for satellite signal on some of them. Some came in , some didn't. Now, I get most of them except for a starz Hd channel and Animal Planet. Looking at the signal meter, it is reading 70 for 103 b and 90 + on all the others ( except 103a of course ). So I assume I need a readjustment.

What should be a standard strength for 103 b ? Obviously, you want the highest, but what should it at least be at ?

I keep trying to re-adjust it and I can't get it past 70.

 

[NutFlush920]

I'm in Green Bay, WI and get 95%-95% on 103b. I get the same on the 101. The weather is nice and clear out right now.

 

[Matt9876]

A reading in the 70s for 103(b) will work fine but most slimline dishes can be fine adjusted for the 90s.

Below 65 you will get drop out and glitches.

Matt

 

[GeorgeLV]

Many users report their dishes peak to the 90s. In Southern California/Nevada and possibly other areas they peak to the 80s.

Are you readings taken during a clear sunny day? On a cloudy or rainy day they will be lower.

 

[bbd24]

I'm in Northern California and my readings were taken on a clear day. When the channels first hit, it was reading in the 25's . So I readjusted it up to 70, but that was as far as it would go for me.

As of now, I still don't get one of the starz channels hd and AP hd.

 

[raoul5788]

I'm in Northern California and my readings were taken on a clear day. When the channels first hit, it was reading in the 25's . So I readjusted it up to 70, but that was as far as it would go for me.

As of now, I still don't get one of the starz channels hd and AP hd.

It sounds like your tilt is off. Something definitely is. You should have D* come back out and realign the dish.