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cordicks
07-03-2004, 01:05 AM
I am attempting to align my Dish 500 with DishPro LNB, Adapter and 3900. I can lock in 119 at 85 signal strength, but when I run the check switch, it only registers the even transponders for 119. No odd, and nothing for 110. Any advice? I've checked the azimuth and elevation, the level and plumbness of the mast, etc, and I've tried two different receivers.
Thanks in advance.
FreeTVAddict
07-03-2004, 01:21 AM
If you'd even bothered to do your research you would've found out the 3900 does not work with the DishPro dish. It even states that in the Dish Network DishPro manuals.

Do some work and you'll find the solution!
cordicks
07-03-2004, 01:48 AM
If you'd even bothered to do your research you would've found out the 3900 does not work with the DishPro dish. It even states that in the Dish Network DishPro manuals.

Do some work and you'll find the solution!

If you had read my post, you would have noticed that I mentioned an adapter, i.e., the DishPro adapter that goes between the receiver and the dish to allow one to use legacy receivers with the DishPro LNBs. As I had "done some work" and brushed up on my Dishnet knowledge, I knew that it was required. Your useless comment not withstanding, thanks for at least looking at my post.
Smurftoon
07-03-2004, 11:27 AM
Does The 3900 Have The Latest Firmware? P2.31 Is The Latest. If You Have A DP Twin/Quad, You Have To Have The 119 In The First Two Boxes After Switch Test Or You Will Never Get The 110.
cordicks
07-03-2004, 08:27 PM
Does The 3900 Have The Latest Firmware? P2.31 Is The Latest. If You Have A DP Twin/Quad, You Have To Have The 119 In The First Two Boxes After Switch Test Or You Will Never Get The 110.
It has the latest firmware. I switched outputs on the LNB this morning, and now I only pick up even transponders from 110. My understanding was that the outputs on the DP Twin output the same signal, put it appears mine is not functioning that way. Could it be the LNB?
Smurftoon
07-03-2004, 08:40 PM
In Your First Post, You Said You Got Nothing On The 110? I Have Heard That Some People Have Trouble With Those Adapters, Not Always Working As Advertised. Do You Have Access To Any Legacy LNB's To Test The Receiver With?