Signal 00% with Fortec Star DVB-786v3

[bobkat]

I figure what the problem is. I had an old LNB from my Dishnetwork
and I swapped it with my current LNB and right a way I got the
beautiful red bar.

Hang on a second...

You cannot pick up IA5 with a DishNetwork LNB. Those LNBs are circular polarity; unless its one of the old ExpressVu linear LNBs. Are you sure you are watching channels from IA5? Give us some examples of channels you get.

kat

[pmb1010]

I figure what the problem is. I had an old LNB from my Dishnetwork
and I swapped it with my current LNB and right a way I got the
beautiful red bar.

Hang on a second...

You cannot pick up IA5 with a DishNetwork LNB. Those LNBs are circular polarity; unless its one of the old ExpressVu linear LNBs. Are you sure you are watching channels from IA5? Give us some examples of channels you get.

kat

I thinks what he's trying to say is:

1. When FTA lnbf is hooked up, there is no "signal" and no "quality" bars on display.

2. When he hooks up circular LNB, he gets "signal" level (the red) but until he points it at a dish or DTV sat he won't get any "quality" (green) level. But it seems like the LNB has become active at least.

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I cant remember if when I turn off my LNB voltage the "signal" part of the indicator bar drops off. I know if I'm changing transponders, I see it drop and go back up for a split second as (I assume) it's changing LO frequencies...

[bobkat]

OK. I'm not familiar with these Fortecs... :roll: I just assumed the RED level was quality. Thanks.

kat

[anakin]

I currently have similar problem for trying to get Telstar5 in New York City as well. I seem to have my Fortec Star dish (80cm) pointed at the right angle (213 degrees) and elevation level (37.4) and the DVB-786v3 set to all of the suggested settings, i.e. 1, universal, etc. However, the only thing I get is the signal level which goes up as high as 87% and the signal quality keeps staying at 0%. I have even tried to point to different satellites, i.e. DIRECTV, etc, but the same thing happens. I don't know what I am missing here, but I'd appreciate for any help you expert out there can provide. Thanks.

-Anakin

[bobkat]

Generally it is simply a matter of patience. Very slow movements when moving the dish. There are many good threads dealing with your problem. Do a search on "Telstar5" -- happy reading. Here is but one example ---> http://sadoun.com/Forum/phpBB2/viewt...2108abc739f5a2

kat