Why does my DirecTV say searching for satellite signal?
Why does my DirecTV say searching for satellite signal?
If the screen displays some other message such as "no signal" or "retrieving signal" your television is likely on the incorrect input or channel. Believe it or not, over half of the calls I took for "searching for satellite signal" was due to incorrect input channels or the receiver being turned off or unplugged.2020-12-30
How do I fix my DirecTV satellite signal?
Locate your Access Card behind a small front panel on your DirecTV receiver/box. Remove then re-insert your access card and wait 30 seconds. If this fixes the problem, you most likely still have an issue either with this satellite dish or the cables that run from the dish to your receiver.2020-12-30
How do I reset my DirecTV satellite?
- Unplug your receiver's power cord from the electrical outlet, wait 15 seconds, and plug it back in.
- Press the Power button on the front panel of your receiver. Wait for your receiver to reboot.
What is searching for satellite signal 771?
A 771 error occurs when your receiver isn't communicating with our satellite, which interrupts your TV signal. This is usually weather related but you can still watch TV while you wait for a storm to pass.
How do I get my satellite signal back?
Unplug the power cord of your DISH receiver (typically has a red tag) from the electrical outlet for 10 seconds, then plug it back in. If you have a Hopper & Joey system, unplug the power cord of the Hopper (the main, large receiver). The reset process may take up to 5 minutes to complete.
What is error code 771 on DirecTV?
If you see error code 771, your dish isn't communicating with the satellite.2021-09-02