No satellite signal for Five

navi_5445 · 25-09-2003 07:12AM #1

Since my upgrade to Sky+ I keep my old digibox for use with my UK FTA (V?) card. However since then Five seems to have gone, every time I switch I get 'No Satellite Signal' received.

I left it on Five for the duration of the game last night but no luck. I did switch over once on Tuesday and it was there but that was the one and only time...although I must admit I don't check it that often, it was just for the game last night. All others are fine (C4, BBC Three etc). Any ideas?

maisflocke · 25-09-2003 07:55AM

check the signal strength levels on the services menu.

your dish could be a wee bit out of line, enough to affect the Ch5 transponder, but not enough to affect the rest.

navi_5445 · 25-09-2003 08:01AM

Yeah, I checked that...it's about 75%, is that normal? It is true to say that Five always worked before the LNB was replaced so it must be related.

maisflocke · 25-09-2003 08:23AM

75% should not pose any problems to any channel really.

Try the Microsoft solution - unplug the box from the mains and reboot after about a minute.

While unplugged you should check all cables to ensure they are tightly fastened.

Do you still have the old lnb?

navi_5445 · 25-09-2003 08:32AM

Indeed, reboot is king, I'll give it a shot. Yes, I said I'd hang onto the old LNB in case I ever needed it (for whatever reason I don't know!!).

maisflocke · 25-09-2003 09:32AM

Well if the reboot does not work, re connect the old LNB - if Ch.5 returns, you know what is causing the problem.

FIRE · 25-09-2003 09:05PM

Originally posted by navi_5445
Indeed, reboot is king, I'll give it a shot. Yes, I said I'd hang onto the old LNB in case I ever needed it (for whatever reason I don't know!!).

Jaysus never get rid of an old LNB, you never know when it could be of use......

No satellite signal for Five

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