If you ve purchased a directv multi satellite system we highly recommend professional installation.
Directv searching for satellite signal.
To receive directv broadcast signals your standard satellite dish must be correctly positioned which is fairly simple to do yourself using directv s dish pointer below.
Determining azimuth and elevation.
If you see a banner showing a program title and description at the top of the screen try these troubleshooting tips.
Follow below steps to access the signal meters menu.
Let me know if you need help figuring out how to run a signal strength test.
You may be able to quickly resolve some signal issues.
A severe thunderstorm in the path of your satellite signal can block it completely even if it isn t raining at your location.
Check the satellite in or sat in cable to make sure all connections between your receiver and the wall outlet are secure.
The event you want to watch may have already ended or has yet to begin.
If any adaptors are connected to the cable check them too.
Check the weather outside.
How to fix satellite dish signal.
To fix satellite dish signal in this situation you have to get some equipment or tools ready before climb the ladder.
A light rain should not cause signal outage.
If you want to re peak your directv satellite dish proceed to the signal meters menu through the settings and help menu on your directv receiver to utilize the signal meter to monitor the broadcast signal to your satellite dish.
Check when the program airs check the programming schedule.
If it does call directv and ask for a service call to realign your dish for a stronger signal.
Searching for satellite is an on screen display message that appears when the signal is unable to reach the receiver.
Hit the menu button on your directv remote control.
Adjust or re align satellite dish.
9 steps to fix searching for satellite signal.
If you have a swim power inserter attached to the directv cable coming from your dish unplug it from the electrical outlet.
First press info on your remote control.