Help with SG2100A

[pmb1010]

One other thing that gets a lot of the Ultra users, is make sure you have the coax going into the correct port on the back of the unit.

I think it's "IF IN" (and not "antenna input").
I'm not famaliar with the model you have but it's something to check on...

[DruzeTito]

One other thing that gets a lot of the Ultra users, is make sure you have the coax going into the correct port on the back of the unit.

I think it's "IF IN" (and not "antenna input").
I'm not famaliar with the model you have but it's something to check on...

Yea i once was caught by that! :mozilla_smile:

[kp4gb]

Well, pretty busy day with my kid in baseball and cutting the grass. Now I have heavey rain and thuderstorms in my area so I will pick it up tomorrow.

Thanks for all of your comments and help. Be back with some feedback later.

[kp4gb]

To all. I installed a DirecTV 18" satellite in my backyard and used one of my old RCA DirecTV boxes to find DirecTV 1R/2/4S bird at 101 degrees West. I was able to aim the dish so to the point where my RCA receiver was showing a signal strength of 88 and quality of 88 percent.

I proceeded to install the Pansat 2700A receiver and set it up to DirecTV satellite 101W. Setup everything on the receiver. The level is at 80% but no QUALITY. Still at 0. Proceeded to scan for active transponders and nothing.

Now I am beginning to wonder if the receiver is DOA.

Any thoughts appreciated.

I guess I have to call either the company where I bought the receiver or PansatUSA for support.

[pmb1010]

1. forget level.

2. the linear lnb most often won't see the circular dish/direct tv signals, at all (mine do not). Also, the frequency in the setup is different for FTA and dish/directv reception for the LNB (something like 10750 for one, and 11250 for the other, search and you'll see)

This is not a valid test, really. The FTA signals are much weaker and more difficult to find then the dish or direct signals. They use much higher output transmitters than FTA.

But it does show you know your stuff on finding the correct pointing angles. Keep working at it.

[vj9999]

Also, Directv is NOT dvb and you will not be able to lock in on any transponders with Pansat (or any other standalone dvb receiver). Directv uses it's proprietery format which is a variaton of dvb.

You can try one of Echostar satellites if you want to make sure it works. It uses dvb standard and you should be able to lock in (like mentoned in previous post, LO is 11250)

[DruzeTito]

yes your receiver is made for FTA MPEG-2 DVB transmissions.. DirecTV is not DVB as mentioned above.

What you CAN do is aim your DirecTV dish toward Echostar 7 @ 119 w, your LNB settings: Single, lo: 11250. Aim at an Echo 7 active transponder and adjust the dish.

Your reciever is probably fine. Just go ahead and try to get your motor/ku dish working.

If you can, send us some pictures of your setup so we might be able to spot something thats wrong. Just an idea.

[kp4gb]

Just an update, I have done everything that you guys suggest but I am having a very though time locking in a signal. In regards of sending pictures, I will soon. I did a lot of preparation before getting the equipment and the istallation looks fine. I have a bit of obstruction to my south and knowing how finiky pointing the satellite can be, the other possibility of relocating it will be the roof. In the mean time I am thinking to either seek professional help or getting one of the satellite meters to aid me in finding the closest bird to my true south.

I don't expect to buy a very fancy meter. Your comments in buying what kind of meter is appreciated.

I am not at the point of frustration yet as I am considering this a hobby and a challege.

Many thanks for all of your comments.

[pmb1010]

Just to verify, you are plugging your RG-6 cable from LNB into this port on the back of your pansat 2700A:

***edit to remove no longer needed link to picture of pansat***

[kp4gb]

Done that.

New development. I acquired a DIGISAT II from a friend who works for a satellite company did the following:

1. Turned on the Pansat 2700A and pointed the dish to the closest Bird to my True South and moved the motor automatically.
2. Connected the DIGISAT II to LNB part and to RECEIVER part.
3. Power ON the DIGISAT
4. Started to adjust motor and dish and adjusted to maximum strength
5. Able to acquire a maximum strength of 96%.
6. Disconnected the DIGISAT and plug everything back to where it belongs.
7. Double checked connections to make sure they were correct.
8. Proceeded to check the maximum QUALITY on the Pansat.
9. Changed TP's and still at 0. NOTHING.
10. Checked other BIRDS and still nothing.

I will double check everything tomorrow to make sure things were done correctly since darkness fall.

Any other ideas much appreciated.