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    Losing lower channels on DVR R10

    I don't know if this would have to do with the hard drive I got from weaknees or not....I have my doubts, but hopefully if I am in the wrong forum one of you kind folks will redirect me.
    I purchased a new hard drive from weaknees, installed it in an old Direct TV R10 unit, and it works great. Strange thing is, when I turned it on today, it had lost all channels below 100, the local channels.
    I have two Direct TV/Tivo units, and the other one is working flawlessly. That is why I doubt the problem is with the antenna or connections. I am not very knowledgable electronics wise to even know how something like this could occur.
    Suggestions, anyone? They are greatly appreciated!
    Thanks.
    Marc
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    That's normal. You need to either give it more time for DirecTV to re-send your local channels to your R-10 or call them and tell them you lost your local channels and you need them to send a new signal to your receiver. I also found that you can have them re-send the signal via their automated system.

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    • #3
      I concur - DTV just needs to re-authorize the unit, which has likely happened by now automatically.
      Been here a long time . . .

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      • #4
        Already done, and it worked-thanks a million!

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        • #5
          Glad to hear it - for some reason DTV seems to store local channel auths on the drive instead of the card, and it can take from a minute to several hours to get locals back.
          Been here a long time . . .

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