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    SWM - Weak signal from Legacy Port

    I have looked through the forum but have not seen this particular issue. I have an R15 receiver connected to the legacy port (other receivers use up the rest of the 8 available tuners). The signal strength I am receiving on this receiver is consistenthly poor - most transponders in the 70's when I run the signal strength test. Sometimes I can get a steady picture, but often I will get "pixelation" or sometimes just the message "Searching for Signal". This receiver is closer to the SWM switch than any of the other receivers - right on the other side of the wall. No problems with any of the "non legacy" receivers.

    Help!!!

    Thanks-
    John
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  • #2
    Can you run a new cable to the unit? Have you tried the unit directly to the dish?
    Been here a long time . . .

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    • #3
      Michael-

      Im far from an expert at this stuff. When you say connect directly to the dish, right now there are 4 wires that go from the bottom of the SWM sitch to the dish (Sat 99, 101, etc.). How would I go about connecting the "legacy" receiver directly to the dish?

      Thanks!
      John

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      • #4
        Just unplug one of those four wires (at which point the SWM won't work reliably) and barrel-connect it to the receiver's cable.
        Been here a long time . . .

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        • #5
          OK, so I should disconnect one of the four cables going to the dish and barrel connect it to the cable that is currently connected to the legacy port on the SWM?

          Thanks....

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          • #6
            No - directly to the line leading to the receiver - the one that was connected to the legacy port. That way, you've got a direct line from the dish to the receiver, and you can verify that it works.
            Been here a long time . . .

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