Direct TV Signal Issues: Can't Receive in Boat

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around issues related to receiving a Direct TV satellite signal on a boat after relocating the dish from a house. Participants explore potential causes for the lack of signal, including equipment setup, environmental factors, and recent changes in the area.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports successfully receiving a signal at a different location but not at the current spot, despite previous success in the same location.
  • Another participant suggests that additional details about the location are necessary to provide an informed opinion.
  • A different participant speculates that the initial setup may have been incorrect, citing a common belief that many issues stem from cable problems.
  • The original poster mentions having installed a new LNB and receiver, and raises the possibility that newly installed microwave towers could interfere with satellite signals.
  • Another participant questions the functionality of the new LNB and suggests checking for signal strength indicators, as well as ensuring the new receiver works properly.
  • A later reply expresses skepticism about the microwave towers interfering with satellite transmission, noting that both systems are highly directional.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the potential causes of the signal issue, with no consensus reached on the exact reason for the lack of signal. Some focus on equipment issues, while others consider environmental factors.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific details about the boat's location or the exact setup of the satellite system, which may be relevant to diagnosing the issue.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals experiencing similar satellite signal issues, particularly in unique environments like boats, or those interested in troubleshooting satellite equipment.

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I moved a sattelite TV dish from my house to my boat. Set everything up as it should be but cannot receive a signal. Everyone around me is receiveing just fine. Took everything down and hooked it up at a different location and get a signal with no problem. Cannot figure out why the is no signal in the one spot where my boat is. Was in this very same spot in the Spring and every thing worked great.
 
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There are a lot of variables that you have left out, some more details on the location are required to even begin to make an educated guess.
 
I would bet the first time you had something hooked up wrong. The old EE saying is "95% of problems are cable problems."
 
Installed a new LNB, a different receiver box with all new cables from the dish to the box to the TV. I have been told me since my post that there were new Microave towers installed over the summer. Could their signsl knock out a sattelite transmission?
 
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If you installed an new LNB, are you certain that it works? Getting a satellite signal is not that tough. Most LNB's I have seen have a blinking LED that, when you are in the set up mode, blinks to give you an idea of signal strength. Also, since you have a new box, have you used that box anywhere else? Do you get any messages on the screen not related to the antenna? I would think you've got a kink somewhere else in your system.
 
Tom B. said:
I have been told me since my post that there were new Microave towers installed over the summer. Could their signsl knock out a sattelite transmission?
Doubtful. Both the uwave dishes and your satellite dish are highly directional.
 

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