Satellite TV Troubleshooting

“No satellite signal” — that message on your screen is alarming, but most of the time the cause is simple. This guide takes you from the receiver outward to the dish, checking the most likely culprits first. Step 1: Check the Obvious Is the receiver plugged in and switched on? Have you selected the right…

Pixelation — the picture breaking into blocks, stuttering or freezing for a second — is the most common satellite TV complaint. It is almost always a signal-quality problem, not a TV problem. This guide walks through the causes, in order of likelihood, and how to fix them. What Pixelation Actually Means Satellite TV is digital….