No satellite signal being received

[dogsknob]

I believe that this problem is repairable so I'll be making some effort to find out whats causing it when I get the chance, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. I'll keep you posted.

Further to the above, I had a good one today. It was a Panasonic 31 with no low band signals. Turned out to be the 13/18v switched regulator on the PSU board. When I scoped the LNB supply it had an almost perfect 190 Hz sawtooth of about .8v p-p sat on top of the DC. Looks like this had confused the LNB into thinking that there was always a 22khz signal, hence no low band.

I wonder if this is similar to the "spurious 22khz" that the filter is meant to cure.

Any comments ?

 

[Joe_bloggs]

I have had the same problem and i subscribe to sky also, some channels BBC1/BBC2 and including SKY channels cut out 'No satellite signal is being recieved' and then reappear after a while. I have a Amstrad reciever and it has previously gone down with a similar problem which turned out to be the fault of the Amstrad tuner, the reciever was repaired but it seems the same problem is now again emerging. STAY AWAY FROM AMSTRAD RECIEVERS.

Funny thing is i called sky and i was told a new viewing card should fix the problem, shows how much help those tech support people are.

Joe

 

[swiss_rocket]

I am having something similar with a DSB30, receiving ITV, 4 & 5, but no BBC TV or radio, maybe a problem with 2D?. Was okay until 2 hours ago, just when I wanted to watch The Good Life! I tried switching the cable to another box, thinking that I would be able to see 2D, but no joy. Will try some of the simple solutions and maybe just wait. Will post an update later/tomorrow.

 

[swiss_rocket]

I solved it by pulling out the power cable and letting the box re-boot :-) Easiest thing to try first.

 

[swiss_rocket]

I would like to revive this thread,as my DSB30 is really playing silly buggers now. I have read in the thread about a number of possible causes and solutions, but am no electronics expert. Is it likely that there is a common cause and a simple test for it? In my case, reboot works for a while,and sometimes channel hopping brings the signal back. If this famous filter thingy would work, where would I get one?

Thanks

 

[rolfw]

follow the link above and insert satcure, or do a google or webferret search for panafix, all of these actions will take you to the same site. What LNB are you using, as replacing this for a non-affected make would probably also cure your problem.

 

[swiss_rocket]

follow the link above and insert satcure, or do a google or webferret search for panafix, all of these actions will take you to the same site. What LNB are you using, as replacing this for a non-affected make would probably also cure your problem.

Thanks Rolf for the usual good advice :-cheers I looked at the satcure pages and now have a whole list of things to check as possible causes. As regards the LNB,this particular unit is connected to a standard Sky minidish (which may also be part of the problem, but it has worked well for nearly two years), so I guess the LNB is a standard one. I have a second dish and digital receiver,so could switch them round if necessary, but realigning both dishes would be a pain in the ({}) .

I am now trying the 'let the digibox cool down overnight' test. Will keep you posted

 

[brods]

I have a 5yr old Grundig box in Frankfurt. I used to get great reception on all channels, but then I started losing some. Recently the BBC disappeared as did ITV and Paramount. I still get all the movie channels and strangely enough Paramount2, but now the costly Disney channels are getting jumpy too..next to go.

 

[Speedbird]

Similar problem here. BBC1/2 UTV/CH4/CH5 all ok two days ago now only BBC1 and CH4 normal
Others say "no satellite signal being received."
Thought it might be LNB problem as when I put
same box on alternative dish everything works fine.
Am I correct in my diganosis ???
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks

Speedbird

 

[rolfw]

Could be possiblyLNB, general alignment or perhaps cable/connectors.

 

[swiss_rocket]

My problem seems to be solved simply by switching off once overnight.

Speedbird, you should check out the Satcure web pages mentioned earlier:
http://www.the-plumber.net/