I have lost service on all my D* channels except locals and OTA; on all units (1 HD & 3 SD). Message says "searching for signal". Because I am still getting the SD locals on the satellite but nothing else, what might that suggest?

Thanks for any ideas...

More than likely your locals come down from a satellite slot other than 101, that's why you are still getting them. It sounds like either a bad multiswitch or bad LNB on the dish.

Tune to channels 490-494 to verify reception on the three sats.

You could also check signal strengths on all sats and all transponders.

Oh yeah, what dish do you have?

I have been having the same problem lately. I have been with DTV for 3 years with no problem. Now, this is occuring on my 10-260 and HDVR2. Have you figured anything else out? I am in the Portland, OR market.

Also, what should 490-494 say? I don't understand what the banner is telling me. Thanks!

I have the triple lnb; we are getting a little snow, and I've NEVER lost service during any snow event (Chicago). Now I have lost ALL channels on all units.

I reset the HR10-250 in an attempt to regain service, and now cannot get out of the loop trying to get a signal; that means that I can't get to my OTA anymore.

Any advise?

Well, I learn something new everyday! After calling D* tech support, they speculated that I have a bad multiswitch, adn setup a "no charge" service call (because I am a "long time" subscriber and they "would not want to lose me") for 1/5/06. That would mean missing all the bowl games and THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE!

So I went outside with my trusty ladder and a broom and flashlight for a closer visual inspection of the dish. To my total surprise, a small amount of wet snow had built up on the lower edge, and by brushing it off I GOT MY SERVICE BACK!!! I have never had snow build up before in all my years of D* service in Chicago winters, but there is always a first.

And now, I get my service back just in time to tune into a total blowout snoozer on ESPN.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Congratulations and Happy New Year to you.

If a small amount of snow zapped your reception, you might want to check your signal levels when the snow stops. In my experience, with good signal levels it takes more than a small amount of snow on the edge of the dish to cause problems. You might find less than stellar signal strengths that could be improved, e.g. by re-aiming the dish.