No ppv showing on 110 sat scan

[DJMark]

110w is locked in.... 95 signal and around 80 quality. I've done multiple scans with different setting and still no sd ppvs. Also missing some other channels like a&e, history, comedy central. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[hedley]

post your sat settings as they appear on your sat screen.
include info on what kind of LNBFs are on your pan and any switches involved.

[DJMark]

post your sat settings as they appear on your sat screen.
include info on what kind of LNBFs are on your pan and any switches involved.

I will do that in the morning. I'm leaning towards old lnb my self. Do you know if these go bad over time? They are probably 6 years old and have sitting in a barn.

[hutch]

yep ... LNB could be bad but changing it won't help if you have a bad wire or switch. Sounds like you are doing initial set up for this LNB/sat dish... could be your dish needs to be tweaked or your LNB settings are incorrect... as hedley says post your all your settings, plus your LNB & dish types...

One question. are you getting good signal on the channels but they are reading scrambled? IF so there is nothing wrong with your set up.

[DJMark]

yep ... LNB could be bad but changing it won't help if you have a bad wire or switch. Sounds like you are doing initial set up for this LNB/sat dish... could be your dish needs to be tweaked or your LNB settings are incorrect... as hedley says post your all your settings, plus your LNB & dish types...

One question. are you getting good signal on the channels but they are reading scrambled? IF so there is nothing wrong with your set up.

Switched out the LNB on my 110 dish. Rescanned channels and now I get PPV Movie channels. The only thing I changed was the LNB. It also seemed to improve my overall quality on that satellite.

So I don't know if this part of the same problem or not.... but today I noticed there was a thunderstorm rolling in and there went my signal on both 110 and 119. Is this a common occurrance??? I have BEV as well and this does not happen.

[hutch]

depending on your location & the intensity of the storm this can happen to any sat... make sure your dish is grounded or you may have worse problems...

[DJMark]

So now I can't find 119 at all! So here's what happened..... I two seperate dishes. 1 with 110 and 1 with 119. 110 no issues. perfect signal, perfect quality. 119 on the other hand is a no go. Can't find signal and when i do it's locking to 110. When I find 110, how do I then find 119???

[hutch]

sounds like a bad switch. try connecting directly to the 119 sat with no switch.

[DJMark]

sounds like a bad switch. try connecting directly to the 119 sat with no switch.

I did try that. Still getting 110. The funny thing is, I can get 110 without even trying, but 119 still eludes me.

[hutch]

then both dishes are pointed at 110

[DJMark]

then both dishes are pointed at 110

I would assume so. So any tips on how to find 119 with me having an annurisym?

[filippo]

go with one dish use a y bracket or a 110 - 119 metal bracket it will fix it

[DJMark]

go with one dish use a y bracket or a 110 - 119 metal bracket it will fix it

My dish does not have a skew adjustment. Will the metal bracket still work?

[filippo]

my dish does not have a skew adjustment. Will the metal bracket still work?

yes it will-----

[DJMark]

yes it will-----

So since I already have 110 locked, should 119 be there after installing bracket and lnb?

[filippo]

So since I already have 110 locked, should 119 be there after installing bracket and lnb?

yes you should have no problems

[DJMark]

yes you should have no problems

So I added the bracket. Still get 110 no problem. 119 has 95 signal but no quality.

[torpainter]

So I added the bracket. Still get 110 no problem. 119 has 95 signal but no quality.

do you have the correct lnb aimed at 110? When looking out from behind the dish 119 is on the left

[DJMark]

do you have the correct lnb aimed at 110? When looking out from behind the dish 119 is on the left

110 is the one on the main arm of dish. 119 is on the right. I'm guessing this is wrong then

[ftaforever]

110 is the one on the main arm of dish. 119 is on the right. I'm guessing this is wrong then

Yup, If your looking from the rear of the dish, 110 is on the right and 119 is on the left side of 110

[ftaforever]

What you should do is first take out the bracket and attach the LNB to the arm then look for 110, once you have found 110. Screw it down hard and then attach the bracket with both lnb's and you should have both.

[DJMark]

What you should do is first take out the bracket and attach the LNB to the arm then look for 110, once you have found 110. Screw it down hard and then attach the bracket with both lnb's and you should have both.

That is is what I have now, but 119 is on the right not left.

[ftaforever]

That is is what I have now, but 119 is on the right not left.

All you need to do is take out the LNB's and move them. Make sure that 110 is the one sitting on the arm and 119 is loose on the bracket. You should do what I have stated. First find 110 with the LNB attached to the arm then everything will fall into place.

[DJMark]

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This is the one I have

[ftaforever]

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This is the one I have

Yes the is the right one but you need to find 110 first without that bracket. Once you have found it, attaching that bracket with get you both.

[torpainter]

here is a pic

[DJMark]

With bracket I have I have to put 119 on the right, that's the only way it will fit on

[ftaforever]

With bracket I have I have to put 119 on the right, that's the only way it will fit on

You are not installing the LNB's properly then. You should follow what I have told you. Leave the bracket for now and use one LNB and find 110 then attach the bracket, that should work.

[DJMark]

Unless I have the wrong bracket. 110 is on the main arm, but the only way the bracket fits is with 119 on the right, when looking from behind dish

[ftaforever]

Unless I have the wrong bracket. 110 is on the main arm, but the only way the bracket fits is with 119 on the right, when looking from behind dish

Maybe your installing it upside down. I used have that bracket and it worked fine.

[DJMark]

Maybe your installing it upside down. I used have that bracket and it worked fine.

21749

Okay, that is a possibility now that you've said that. So the part with the lip will hold 119 lnb, and the open part will go on the arm with 110?

[ftaforever]

21749

Okay, that is a possibility now that you've said that. So the part with the lip will hold 119 lnb, and the open part will go on the arm with 110?

Sorry bro, I cant remember as I haven't used one of those in years but I would assume that you would have to try the other way.

[filippo]

go to ebay they have what you need

[ftaforever]

go to ebay they have what you need

He has what he needs he only needs to know how to use it.

[DJMark]

He has what he needs he only needs to know how to use it.

Lol... I think you're right. I figured out the proper way to mount it. Now if I could only find 119 I would be all set

[DJMark]

So I have everything installed properly. Bracket on the right way, locked on to 110 west. 119 lnb has about 75 signal and no quality. Next steps?

[hutch]

If you are sure you have the setting correct for your LNB type... remove switch & run wire direct from 119 to receiver... if problem persists run same wire to 110... if still bad signal than the wire is bad. Use only RG-6 cable. If good signal with same wire then tweak dish or check LNB... put switch back in only after finding no other problem ... simple process of elimination...

[DJMark]

If you are sure you have the setting correct for your LNB type... remove switch & run wire direct from 119 to receiver... if problem persists run same wire to 110... if still bad signal than the wire is bad. Use only RG-6 cable. If good signal with same wire then tweak dish or check LNB... put switch back in only after finding no other problem ... simple process of elimination...

So, what if I'm using a cable wire that cam with my cable receiver? Are these no the same type of cables?

[dishuser]

make sure you're on tp 12297

[ftaforever]

make sure you're on tp 12297

Good pickup there. Forgot to mention that.

[DJMark]

make sure you're on tp 12297

I have been on 12297 the entire time. I think at this point it is an alignment issue, I just can't do it. Very frustrated.

[filippo]

on sat 110 what is youre signal and quality

[DJMark]

on sat 110 what is youre signal and quality

95 and 95 on 110

[filippo]

on sat 119 what is the lnb freq should be 11250 check youre lnb if it has any cracks and check youre cable if you have done all that and you instaled the bracket you should be watching tv good luck

[DJMark]

on sat 119 what is the lnb freq should be 11250 check youre lnb if it has any cracks and check youre cable if you have done all that and you instaled the bracket you should be watching tv good luck

lol... that's what everyone keeps saying. I've tried everything. I don't know what else to do.

[hutch]

if the old cable is rg-59 it would explain your problem... please use a process of elimination or be like my wife...lol...sorry

please check the cable running to the dish

[DJMark]

if the old cable is rg-59 it would explain your problem... please use a process of elimination or be like my wife...lol...sorry

please check the cable running to the dish

I know, I know. I can handle the poking fun.

Forgive my ignorance, but does the type of cable really make that big of a difference?

[hutch]

if your dish is only up for decoration...no... lol... seriously... when I switched from cable tv it would not work until I replaced some old 59 with new good 6 cable & then... Shazam... satellite TV...read this thread...http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php?158230-RG6-cable&p=1060125#post1060125 so your answer would be yes it makes all the difference in the world & if you did not completely unplug your receiver when you connected your switch then that may be fried too... no working switch could cause your problem... bad connections/rust &/or water can put you down...receivers are signal hogs so they will choose the route with the least resistance... make sure your dish is grounded also or take a bigger risk of frying all or part of your system in a storm.

[DJMark]

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So the saga continues..... I found this pick, is this correct???

I'm not trying to beat a dead horse, but I am determined to figure this out!

[DJMark]

I have decided to go back to BEV for now. Apparently Nimiq was easy to find, not like that darn 119.... lol. I thank everyone who took the time to help so far. I will keep trying, and I will keep you updated. In the meantime, if anyone else has any ideas, don't hesitate to post. Thanks again :)