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I get a great signal on 110 sat and cant find 119.

I get a great signal on 110 sat and cant find 119. I get a 69 reading with a red bar and a echostar 110 but the sat choice is set on 119.when I change that to 110 it all goes away, nothing displayed on signal strength section
John asked this question 9 months ago
  • Field Service Specialist IV

    9 + years

    Do a check switch
    It should test 1of 3 or 1 of 4
    Once done it should show 2or3satellites
    110/119 and 129 If you have HD
    check your satelllites on transponder14/15/16/21

    If still not getting signal over 54,call dish for tech visit

  • SuperAIRBORNEMan

    I've been a tech for Dish Network for 12 years & Directv for 3 years. I also was a Paratrooper (509th)...

    K, go to ur remote press the menu button, then the numbers 6 then 1 then 1 again.... this is ur signal screen. Go to transponder 11, satellite 119.... Wait 20 to 30 seconds, if it doesn't lock in u have a problem and i'm sure u knew that.... Just call us at 1-800-333-3474. Call now so we can get out there right away. Sorry for the inconvience.... R reps r there all nite....

  • tivosat

    expert trainer Dish Network http://www.directly.com/in/tivosat-4 tivosat@hotmail.com 15 year Airforce...

    in the signal stregnth screen, perform a test switch. if your dish is pointed correctly you should get the sattelites you need

  • MOLON LABE

    US Navy Helicopter Aircrew, Combat Search-And-Rescue (retired) Dish Network Trouble Shooter (you got...

    Move the dish a few inches to the right. You are only getting one sat (110). To get the other (119) swing the dish about 6 to 8 inches to the right (south). If you are at the point dish screen put your setting on sat 119 and transponder 16. Move dish an inch or two at a time until you get a good signal (above 70).
    Hope this helps.

  • Super Dish Installer

    Trouble Shooting issues? no problem i can help u with almost anythin.

    Dish need to be repointed you can call dish and have a tech out or just move the dish about 1 inch or less to the right.

  • prophet

    Relax, I'm here to help!

    from that screen do a check switch and this should fix your problem. after it does the test, set the sat to 119 and the transponder to 14 until you get a lock and then exit out and let it load up.