sky + box problem ?

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  1. toptinker

    toptinker Member

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    hi my sky+ box has a weak signal strength on input 1 all other signals strength and quality are approx 50% when i swapped the feeds it improved but an hour later returned to a weak signal this makes the box turn off also makes the box try to validate the veiwing card EG PLEASE INSERT CARD ? is the box on its way out or is it a dish/lnb problem ?
     
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    Hi
    Sounds like you have either dish alignment problems, bad or old cable, or water in connections (external). 50% is very poor.
    jbvid
     
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    cheers i have now put new f connectors on both inputs and on both the lnb end, it has improved all strength and quality do u think i should replace the cable ? and wha type is the best ?
     
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    If your cable is quite old I would replace it and if money allows go for a new LNB, go for one with the lowest db rating you can afford. But before spending see if your dish will deliver a better signal first by very slight movement vertically and horizontally.
    If replacing coax just ask for good quality Satellite cable.
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    the input on 1 has returned to approx 10% as before and is again turning itself off. it was ok for 48 hours . what now ?
     
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    Hi
    If you've done all I asked you to do in previous posts, then better ring Sky.
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