All: Don't know if it's coincidence... ...but since SC has started shuffling SD channels, I've noticed a slight drop in SD signal strengths off of F1. Obvious checks of cabling, LNBFs, and bits in between (including LNBF swap outs), dish aim check, etc. still show a drop of .5 to 1 dB...

All: Any other deep-south subs out there noticing changes in Standard Definition transponder reception from Nimiq 1/4ir? As an SD-only Bell user, I've been immune (so I thought) to the changes going on as a result of the new HD bird commissioned at slot 82. However, unless I'm mistaken...

Points for discussion: TV is going to be all HD in the relatively near future. TV's have been slowly migrating over to the new standard, stations are working on this transition, and all new sets are capable of receiving some form of over-the-air HDTV. I know cable TV providers have been...

OK, let's revisit a topic that's probably been covered before, but then, technology changes... Vendors/installers, please weigh in....:hungry: Have been nosing around vendor sites (and privately PM'ing some folks - thanks!) in an attempt to locate a newer/better LNBF for fringe reception of...

I was off sick today, so I decided to catch up on stuff recorded on the PVR - and periodically dipped into the setup screens to monitor transponder signal levels. I'm in an extreme south location, but I do have an 8' solid aluminum dish - great gain. And today's weather was quite clear during...