What does it mean if the quality is Zero signal 20% constan

[elhilayla]

Hi
I have a proplem today and yesterday.
My Fortec Star life time is showing these out puts
Quality =Zero
Signal = 20% (Constant) (Unlocked)
No any changes in the signal if I changed E or W
I got upset
Could you please help

[dtsexpert]

Check the cable connector.
Michael

Originally Posted by elhilayla

Hi
I have a proplem today and yesterday.
My Fortec Star life time is showing these out puts
Quality =Zero
Signal = 20% (Constant) (Unlocked)
No any changes in the signal if I changed E or W
I got upset
Could you please help

[elhilayla]

Hello dtsexpert
Thanks for your reply.
I think it will B useful to sum up what I did Fri and Sat in an attempt to solve my prop.
First:The receiver is working nice with my Existing dish (preset at my home)

Second:My Existing Receiver ( at home) is Showing signal rating but ZERO quality with this new dish .

Third:Cable connectors show no any defect.

Thanks in advance

[bobkat]

Is the new dish the same as the old one? Same LNB type? If not, you will have to make sure the L.O. frequency on the receiver is set properly. Is the LNB working? Can it be removed from the new dish and installed on the old dish? This will verify if the LNB is working -- I have found from experience that LNBs that show no change in signal from west to east are defective. Swap it out and see. Is the new dish aimed at the satellite you are trying to receive?

kat

:wink:

[elhilayla]

Hello Kat
I will do this to verify weather the LNB is defective OR not.
By the way
The two Fortecs R of different model
The Old is 786NA
and the new is Lifetime.
It seems to me that your dignosis is perfect due to my verificatio with the two receivers together.

Regarding the setting I was using the factory setting.Also when I connect the new receiver to the OLD dish (preset) it works out nicely
It is semi clear the defect is in the LNB.

Is it possible to get a defective brand new LNB !!
My experience in this field is not so dense as you but so far no similar case for me

[dtsexpert]

I think the lnbf is bad. That's what happened to me 2 weeks ago. My Fortec universal lnbf went bad. I replaced the lnbf with a standard one which I borrowed from my friend....:-(
A little bit disapponted with the Fortec lnbf. It just died after 2 months in service.
BTW: If anyone in the Bay Area (SF, SJ or Oakland) has a spare universal lnbf for sale, let me know.
Michael

Originally Posted by elhilayla

Hello Kat
I will do this to verify weather the LNB is defective OR not.
By the way
The two Fortecs R of different model
The Old is 786NA
and the new is Lifetime.
It seems to me that your dignosis is perfect due to my verificatio with the two receivers together.

Regarding the setting I was using the factory setting.Also when I connect the new receiver to the OLD dish (preset) it works out nicely
It is semi clear the defect is in the LNB.

Is it possible to get a defective brand new LNB !!
My experience in this field is not so dense as you but so far no similar case for me

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by elhilayla

Is it possible to get a defective brand new LNB !!

Oh yes !!! :shock: Very possible. I've had dead ones right out of the box.

kat

[elhilayla]

If any one has an idea pls
This receiver is only working on channel 4 with the Tv.
If as normal want it to work with Ch 3 What should I do?
Thanks in advance

[dtsexpert]

Is there any swich labelled as "3/4" on the back of the receiver?
Michael

Originally Posted by elhilayla

If any one has an idea pls
This receiver is only working on channel 4 with the Tv.
If as normal want it to work with Ch 3 What should I do?
Thanks in advance

[elhilayla]

Ya
Thanks

[elhilayla]

Hi all
I changed the LNB, however I could not get get all the channels in T 5.
I scanned so many times , but in vain.
Any Hints.

[dtsexpert]

Did you set the LO correctly? How about the skew?
If everthing is set correctly, then you need to peak your dish again.
Michael

Originally Posted by elhilayla

Hi all
I changed the LNB, however I could not get get all the channels in T 5.
I scanned so many times , but in vain.
Any Hints.

[elhilayla]

Hi
I did everything as per the requirement ie I set the LO to the factory default.
By the way I have my own Fortec 786NA at home theru which I get about 193 channels.
The new one I installed to one of my customers which is Fortec Star Lifetime.
I could get only 70.

By the way I made the same settings for me at home to my customer.

Thanks

[dtsexpert]

I am a bit cofused here. Here is my understanding your post:
You are trying to install a dish for your customer, but not get all the T5 channels as expected, right? If so, check out the pre-programed transponders to see if all the active ones are there.
If all are there, then the dish dish needs to be re-peaked.
Michael

Originally Posted by elhilayla

Hi
I did everything as per the requirement ie I set the LO to the factory default.
By the way I have my own Fortec 786NA at home theru which I get about 193 channels.
The new one I installed to one of my customers which is Fortec Star Lifetime.
I could get only 70.

By the way I made the same settings for me at home to my customer.

Thanks

[elhilayla]

Hi dtsexpert
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Ur understanding is exactly what I meant.
Tomorrow ISA will go to my customer to solve the issue.
I think that TPs which R pre-set in the receiver R active (at least 15 from the 20).
BTW I'm using SF 95 for finding the signal,however it is not showing any indication (I complained to Sadoun and they sent me an other one, both R giving Zero indication!!!).
What do U propose for me to use, because I'm taking so long time in installation. Mostly BirDog is the best but unaffordable to me-at least for the time being-.
Any idea will be highly appreciated.

[dtsexpert]

It seems like the only option left is to use the built-in signal meter of the receiver to tune the dish.
Some suggestion:
1. Get a long power cord so that you can place the receiver/TV close to the dish.
2. Get A/V wireless transmitter and a pocket TV or a small one which uses battery, so you can place the receiver in side of the house.
Don't forget to set the skew correctly.
Michael

Originally Posted by elhilayla

Hi dtsexpert
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Ur understanding is exactly what I meant.
Tomorrow ISA will go to my customer to solve the issue.
I think that TPs which R pre-set in the receiver R active (at least 15 from the 20).
BTW I'm using SF 95 for finding the signal,however it is not showing any indication (I complained to Sadoun and they sent me an other one, both R giving Zero indication!!!).
What do U propose for me to use, because I'm taking so long time in installation. Mostly BirDog is the best but unaffordable to me-at least for the time being-.
Any idea will be highly appreciated.

[elhilayla]

1. Get a long power cord so that you can place the receiver/TV close to the dish.
2. Get A/V wireless transmitter and a pocket TV or a small one which uses battery, so you can place the receiver in side of the house.
Don't forget to set the skew correctly.

Thanks for the suggestion.
But, what do U think of Channel Master. My friend here told me that he is going to arrange 1, 4 me. BTW I have not used CM B4. Any advice 4 me.

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by elhilayla

Mostly BirDog is the best but unaffordable to me-at least for the time being-.

That's what I used to think until Sadoun convinced me otherwise; buying a Birdog was the best "install" related purchase I ever made.. if you do a lot of T5 installs elhilayla then you should BUY ONE NOW !!!! :shock:

kat

[elhilayla]

Hello Kat
Thanks ....

But, what do U think of Channel Master. My friend here told me that he is going to arrange 1, 4 me. BTW I have not used CM B4. Any advice 4 me.