Sky Dish Alignment?

[willpalin]

We've lost Sky reception. On the digibox signal strength meter (Services, Signal test) SIgnal strength is 75% (but sudenly drops to 10% - 50% and returns to 75%). Picture Quality is zero, ther's no signal lock, network ID 0000, transport stream 0000. The dish, LNB and cable are brand new. Any ideas would be most welcome. Cheers, Will

[Catso]

As you've discovered the signal strength level is next to useless! The quality indicator is much more meaningful.

You seem to have lost the signal, but it could be a problem with your receiver. I suppose you've tried pulling the plug on it, waiting and trying again?

It may be the dish alignment - it could have moved - a crow sat on it, or something. Is the dish still pointing in generally the right direction (look at the neighbour's) and is it secure?

Equally, it could also be a problem with the cable/connectors to the LNB (the dish) or the LNB itself. Try gently wobbling the plugs at both ends.

[willpalin]

Thanks for your input,
I replaced the dish, cable and LNB so I know thats ok, it mounted on a 6m scaffold pole so have tried slow movements and where it used to 'lock ok' it no longer does and yes, I've been through the re-boot proceedure a few times? Its the receiver I reckon?
Thanks again,
Will

[Catso]

Can you borrow a receiver off someone?