signal strength problem

[rebelrickb]

I have got a pace ds810xe and a 4way diseqc 2.0 switch running 4 satellite Lnbs. Problem is since last week my sky channels are week signals and if i change channels to anything on lnb 4 then revert back to any off the other 3 lnbs i loose reception. But lnb 4 stays ok. I have to power off the system for a while then all is ok. I can swap between the first 3 lnbs ok. Im getting 13.5v Vertically and 18v horizontal from the reciever.

When i connect my sky dish straight to the reciever i get full signal strenght. All other lnbs give me full signal strength through the switch ok.

Can diseqc switches go wrong or do you think my reciever has gone wrong? Any help appreciated thanks.


Pace DS810xe Reciever
LNB 1 - Sky
LNB 2 - Astra 1
LNB 3 - Hotbird
LNB 4 - Eurobird 9
Vialuna 4x1 diseqc switch

[Robbo]

It sounds like the switch is getting stuck on the 4th LNB. You can buy a new LNB and a Diseqc switch very cheaply. Personally I would try changing them both and see if it fixes the problem.

Generally, replacing the cheaper items first is a reasonably way of approaching it.

Robbo

[rebelrickb]

thanks for the reply, ill try that.