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Manic_D
02-27-2006, 05:07 PM
I picked up an indoor antenna for OTA high def channels which worked, but now none of the locals over satellite show up on that receiver. They still work on our other 2 receivers upstairs. I triple-checked the settings & tried a reboot & unplug etc. but no luck.

I called DTV & they tried to re-activate them but to no avail. Does anyone have any ideas what could have happened or do I need to get a tech guy out to inspect/replace the receiver?

dagap
02-27-2006, 05:36 PM
What does it say when you tune to one of the satellite locals?

Manic_D
02-27-2006, 05:43 PM
There is no message; the banner lists the program info & the guide data is there but the picture is just blank.

A J Ricaud
02-27-2006, 05:54 PM
Try running setup again.

Manic_D
02-27-2006, 06:01 PM
I re-ran guided setup twice with no luck. I also tried going back to just satellite instead of satellite plus off air, but I still can no longer receive the locals over satellite on that receiver.

scooby_doo_53
02-27-2006, 06:15 PM
You might have to have D* resend the signal to that box. It's worked for me in the past, particularly on getting my locals back.

Manic_D
02-27-2006, 06:17 PM
Yeah they tried re-sending it when I called them, but it didn't help.

I'm not sure what's happening.

Manic_D
02-28-2006, 04:17 PM
UPDATE:

I re-ran the auto-detect and the local channels are now working.