Problem viewing Al Jazeera

[maneesh]

I have been able to view al Jazeera fine for many months, but it seems to have gone dead this week. I also cannot view Russia Today. Does anyone know what is going on with IA 5? Thank you.

Maneesh

[Vitruvius]

I last checked these two channels last weekend. Both were clear for me over the weekend. Sounds like your alignment may have been pushed off by the wind or some monkey.

[maneesh]

Hi,

I am getting strong signals from about half of the Galaxy 25 tp's, but the al Jazeera and Russia Today ones are not coming in strongly. I am receiving the one billion Persian channels based out of California on Galaxy 25. Is misalignment a possibility since I am receiving some channels but not all? Thank you.

[rainman]

Just check and both channels are comming in strong and clear. you didn't say what size dish you are using if it is smaller than a 36" dish this could be your problem as some transponders on this sat is weaker than others.and to answer your question you can be off alignmaent a little and still receive some of the stronger transponders.

[maneesh]

I have a 36" dish with Mercury II receiver. I am located in Texas. Fashion TV, al Jazeera, and Russia Today were my 3 favorite channels, and unfortunately none of them are being received. I am receiving lots of other channels, but I don't speak Pashto, Farsi, or Laotian. I will check the alignment. What device is the best to do this job?

[Sadoun]

Just try BLIND SEARCH again and see if you get them back. Otherwise, just check the signal/quality for the transponder and adjust the dish alignment slightly.