Satelites Direct TV question

Thanks to all you, I was told the problem is the
wiring, it seems , the cable guy did not put
quality wire.They recommend RG6.Jea48 I tried
what you told me,no problem with boxes.I called
technician,No call No show.I wiil update.

Jayctoy, If I might make a suggestion. Call DirecTV, I believe they will have some one come to you home and install a new oval dish with a 4 port LMB for, I believe, $50.00. You will be required to agree to a new one year contract. Then run new RG6 coax, one from each port of the 4 port LMB, to each receiver. In fact I would ask Directv If their sub contractor, who will install the new dish, can install the new cable and what would be the additional charge.

Regards Jim

Old CATV wiring used to be RG48, I think, and RG6 is lower loss. Still, might be worth looking to see if you have a splitter or multiswitch. If you don't have a multiswitch, then the best cable in the world isn't going to fix your problem.

I think standard for most cable/coax applications is RG59, whereas everything I've been seeing for satellite has been RG6. I never realized using RG59 could drop half the channels, it seems odd to me. But definitely give that a try, as to rule out any possibilities.

I'm having the exact same problem. I do run RG6 throughout the house, and have a quality SPAWN multi-switch. I've had an installer our to repair this once, and have to have them come back. The issue is the that even a small tear in the shielding can degrade the signal. In my case, that tear may be exposed to the elements which creates moisture in the cable. Some channels can get by with lower signal, but others will drop out and not be able to lock. If you find amother problem, please post your findings. Thanks!!