Problem using Birdog to pick up T5

shoemaker · #1 (**permalink**) 03-10-2006, 09:30 AM

I got a problem installing a satellite dish to pick up T5 sat using my Birdog meter.
I'm able to find the sat but the quality signal is always 0(zero). I finished installing using a receiver to get the best signal and quality. After that i connected the Birdog to see if there was any difference and the result was the same no quality signal.
Here is the hardware used:
- 33" dish
- standard linear lnb
Your help is much appreciated.

Admin · #2 (**permalink**) 03-10-2006, 03:03 PM

Try updating the datafile in your BIRDOG.

shoemaker · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-2006, 02:07 AM

I have the latest from 2 days ago(wednesday).

greenmaji · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2006, 05:10 AM

Are you saying you were getting nothing with your reciver then getting nothing with the birdog or your getting a good reading with your reciver and no signal with your birdog?

If its the first, and it reads like it might be the situation, maybe you dont have the dish alligned correctly.

bobkat · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by greenmaji

Are you saying you were getting nothing with your reciver then getting nothing with the birdog or your getting a good reading with your reciver and no signal with your birdog?

If its the first, and it reads like it might be the situation, maybe you dont have the dish alligned correctly.

I think he meant the latter - good signal with receiver but none with Birdog.

What firmware version is loaded into your Birdog? It will show up for a few seconds when you first power up the meter.

kat

shoemaker · #6 (**permalink**) 03-12-2006, 06:12 PM

Thank you for your replies.
I get good signal and quality with the receiver and i get good signal and no quality with the meter.

The software installed is 2.50

Thanks

bobkat · #7 (**permalink**) 03-12-2006, 07:14 PM

Hmmm... I have the same firmware version in one of my Birdogs and I get T5 just fine. When your meter beeps and says "Found" are you immediately pressing the "down arrow" button? That will indicate your signal quality.

If you still can't get it I would suggest reconfiguring the download file and reprogramming it into your Birdog. Make sure you download the correct version -- ie: there is a file for "standard" LNBs and another for "universal" LNBs; the "universal" files start with "U" and they are at the bottom of the pick list. I never use universal LNBs so I can't attest to whether or not the "universal" files even work.

kat

shoemaker · #8 (**permalink**) 03-12-2006, 08:30 PM

Thanks bobkat for your reply.
I have downloaded new file last wednesday(mar 8) from birdog.tv and loaded it the same i have done in the past.
I only use standard lnbs when i install new or replacement system.
It is strange what's happening because all the other sats except 101W(for the RTP channel tp 12169H) do work well at least during the installations i have done. I have emailed Birdog complaining about it but i haven't got any answer. I would like to ask you if you can send me your file or post to test it with my meter.
Thanks

bobkat · #9 (**permalink**) 03-12-2006, 08:56 PM

I have no idea how to retrieve the file from my meter. I guess I could configure a new file and email it to you. Tell me the sats you need. I got your email address, TY. Not sure what's up with the inbox being full in my PM; I just checked and there's only 7 messages. Another bug I suppose.

kat

shoemaker · #10 (**permalink**) 03-13-2006, 08:21 PM

Hi kat
Once again thanks for your time.
The sats i need are:
30W, 61,5W, 79W, 82W, 91W, 97W, 101W, 110W, 119W, 121W, 129W, SUPERDISH 110, 119, 121
i don't use universal lnbs.
Thanks

bobkat · #11 (**permalink**) 03-13-2006, 09:15 PM

K.

I'll configure a file and email it to you.

kat

shoemaker · #12 (**permalink**) 03-14-2006, 08:53 PM

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shoemaker · #13 (**permalink**) 03-14-2006, 08:54 PM

Thanks for your help.

bobkat · #14 (**permalink**) 03-14-2006, 11:54 PM

So did it work?

kat

xy-Zee · #15 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 03:04 PM

kat, i have the same problem finding the t5 satellite, however i was able to find it with the receiver and not the birdog. also e-mail birdog support with no responce as well. so can you please post the t5 file for the birdog? thanks "Zee"

bobkat · #16 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by xy-Zee

kat, i have the same problem finding the t5 satellite, however i was able to find it with the receiver and not the birdog. also e-mail birdog support with no responce as well. so can you please post the t5 file for the birdog? thanks "Zee"

I guess. Post your email address.

kat

shoemaker · #17 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobkat

So did it work?

kat

Hi kat

I didn't get any email from you.

bobkat · #18 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shoemaker

Hi kat

I didn't get any email from you.

Hmm?? That's weird. I sent it a few days ago. PM me your email address.

kat

m4fta · #19 (**permalink**) 04-12-2006, 07:34 PM

I had this same problem with T5 and birdog meter i traced it to anti virus software was runing when i download config file this messed up T5 config file ONLY everything else was fine also same thing when uploaded file to meter from computer hope this helps

bobkat · #20 (**permalink**) 04-13-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m4fta

...this messed up T5 config file ONLY...

Now that is truly weird !!!!!

kat