Weak signal on vertical channels,G5

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In Alaska, I notice that transponder 4 of G5 (Sci Fi)
is particularly weak. Channel 6 (TBS) is not bad, however.
I think G5 is due to be replaced soon with a more powerful
satellite.

--Ivan Frohne


"Bob Smith" <net@net.net> wrote in message
news:10lo5c5snr68t14@corp.supernews.com...
> Are the vertical channels, like 4, 8 and 24 weaker on G5. I just
> converted
> my Birdview dish to use a standard LNB and receiver, I'm have weak signals
> only on G5. Horizontal channels on G5 are OK. Also, vertical and
> horizontal
> channels on other satellites are OK. Any ideas? I'm planning on changing
> my
> receiver to a 4DTV receiver, once I get this problem resolved.
>
> During the conversion, I installed a new cable, new LNB, new Feedhorn.
> The
> Receiver was used, a Uniden Supra.
>
>
>