1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

dm500 hd signal issue

Discussion in 'Digital TV - UK & Europe' started by jvob, Jan 22, 2012.

  1. jvob

    jvob Regular member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2008
    Messages:
    176
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    hi guys.just set up dm500 hd no problem except signal strength only approx 50%.box working fine but i think a bit of wind could cause a problem.my standard def dm500 showing 80%.dish in correct position.any ideas why signal is not stronger
     
  2. tongs007

    tongs007 Active member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2007
    Messages:
    1,898
    Likes Received:
    50
    Trophy Points:
    78
    FTA and PREMIUM?
     
  3. jvob

    jvob Regular member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2008
    Messages:
    176
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    yes same on all channels
     
  4. fintannl

    fintannl Regular member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2009
    Messages:
    1,834
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    48
    adjust lnb position slightly on sat dish
     
  5. jvob

    jvob Regular member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2008
    Messages:
    176
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    thanks,will do at weekend.are you confident that will work.
     
  6. fintannl

    fintannl Regular member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2009
    Messages:
    1,834
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    48
    first off no two channels give same signal strength. if i use rte1 then signal at 82%, if sky2 signal at 59%. sky sports hd at 79%. don't for one second believe your dish is properly aligned. its only when you have hd chans that you realise further tweaking is necessary
     
  7. jvob

    jvob Regular member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2008
    Messages:
    176
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    grand thanks.
     
  8. jackoooh

    jackoooh Regular member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2009
    Messages:
    425
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    Hi mate if working leave well alone unless it gets unwatchable.

    Jack...
     
  9. jvob

    jvob Regular member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2008
    Messages:
    176
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    sounds like a plan
     

Share This Page