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CP HD6000 - check the antenna installation and the signal connection to the lnb

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  • #1 18220268
    Johny9516
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    Hello, I am creating a new post because it is not
    I got information from the finder,
    The problem is like in the topic, on some channels the information pops up: check the antenna installations and the signal connection to the lnb input, but after some time it disappears, the original CP antenna was installed 3 years ago, the coaxial cable was also installed 3 years ago, there was no problem during this period. The problem started for about a month, which can be done. Healthy canopy, not corroded, no trees nearby, clean space .. What to do, what to do?
    While the signal arrives, the signal can be 83%
    Some quality at the level of 50-60%
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    viayner
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    Hello,
    the most normal situation,
    if I remember correctly, the channels in polarization V are a bit more sensitive than those in polarization H and you probably observe it on them, the phenomenon intensifies when clouds / storms come, etc., the satellite is just sending you something, maybe you have an incorrectly positioned antenna and you are working on the edge"
    greetings
  • #3 18220388
    andpol 33
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    What's the quality on these vanishing channels?
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    viayner
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    Hello,
    As I mentioned, I have exactly the same, polsat works when, for example, TVN disappears with just such a message, if on the horizon I see storm clouds or it is snowing.
    greetings
  • #5 18220798
    LeDy
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    These parameters are not a revelation. What size canopy?
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    Wejman
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    _cheetah_ wrote:

    - antenna cable, if white - 'modern' can refuse to cooperate after the first winter.


    didn't you mean the converter? after the first winter?

    I'm not cheeky, but I believe that your stats oblige you to be reliable ;)


    As for the merits of all the embarrassment. Give MER with HD6000 after pressing the red button on the remote control from the decoder on TVN on channel 8, then TVP2 channel 4 and BBC Brit channel 101.

    Also check what type of converter you have connected - if Uicable is of great importance to the quality of the cable and with FeCu cores, even with the smallest ore, the WCZ currents will not flow as needed, even if you set a low frequency :(
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    Wejman
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    I'm the one who didn't meet. Sometimes, if he has a moving cord, after the first summer the white cord hardens like a penis under the influence of UV. Then, shabby in the fall, it cracks. Because the frost here in Polin is like a cure. Maybe 20 years ago it was like that. But now winter is not here. The more so that the cable bursts after the first winter.

    On the other hand, the LNB does not like sudden changes in temperature. Although now I put on people old Luxembourg converters, which are second to none with the auction NEW ones. The new, auction converters do not keep the parameters given by their fathers, let alone their strength values.
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    viayner
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    Hello,
    my antenna is in Finland, so it "looks" at the ground and is sensitive to such phenomena.
    greetings
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    Johny9516
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    I don't know how to give it - because it is my brother's place, I set up the antenna myself, the settings were made by a handyman. Yesterday I tried to disconnect and reconnect the decoder, knocking the problem does not pop up, It is not related to the weather, at least I did not observe it. Maybe it will help .. Puki what, gentlemen, thank you for your help!
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    Wejman
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    Mer is easy to check. On your decoder you press the red button (next to the colored buttons - green, blue ...) and release the button as soon as the information about the signal appears, you will have MER there
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around issues with the CP HD6000 satellite receiver, specifically regarding signal loss and error messages related to antenna installation and LNB connection. Users suggest that the problem may stem from the sensitivity of channels in vertical polarization, particularly during adverse weather conditions. Potential causes for the signal issues include improper antenna alignment, moisture in F connectors, degradation of coaxial cables, or a malfunctioning LNB. Users recommend checking the signal quality and MER values on specific channels, as well as inspecting the physical condition of the antenna and cables. The original installation was done three years ago, and the user has not observed any weather-related impacts on the signal loss.
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TL;DR: Use the CP HD6000’s MER test on 3 channels (TVN 8, TVP2 4, BBC Brit 101); "pressing the red button" shows MER. Then inspect connectors, cable, LNB, and dish alignment to stop intermittent dropouts. [Elektroda, Wejman, post #18221222] Why it matters: It gives CP HD6000 owners a fast, proven path to diagnose and fix intermittent “check antenna/LNB” errors.

Quick Facts

How do I fix the “check antenna installation and signal connection to the LNB” message on CP HD6000?

Start with basics: reseat F‑connectors at the LNB and receiver, inspect for moisture, and check coax for cracks or kinks. Verify dish alignment hasn’t drifted. Swap the LNB if you suspect instability. Edge case: the receiver tuner can lose sensitivity. As one pro said, “everything could fail.” [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #18221070]

How do I read MER on the CP HD6000?

On the HD6000, tune a channel, then press the red button on the remote. Release when signal info appears; the screen shows MER. “MER is easy to check.” If MER is low during dropouts, improve alignment or cabling first. [Elektroda, Wejman, post #18223285]

Which channels should I use to test MER quickly?

Use a spread of transponders: TVN (channel 8), TVP2 (channel 4), and BBC Brit (channel 101). Check MER on each to spot polarization or transponder‑specific weakness. This triangulates alignment or cable issues across V and H loads. [Elektroda, Wejman, post #18221222]

Why do some channels drop (e.g., TVN) while others work (e.g., Polsat)?

Different transponders and polarizations have different margins. V‑polarized carriers are “a bit more sensitive” than H when alignment or cabling is marginal. Weather amplifies the effect, exposing the weakest path first. [Elektroda, viayner, post #18220296]

Is weather to blame even if my dish has a clear view?

Yes. Users report Polsat working while TVN vanishes during storm clouds or snowfall. That indicates low fade margin rather than obstruction. Improve alignment, check connectors, and consider a better LNB to raise margin. [Elektroda, viayner, post #18220787]

Are 83% signal and 50–60% quality good enough?

Those figures coincided with your intermittent error, so margin is tight. Optimize dish azimuth/elevation and skew until quality rises on weak channels. Confirm with MER on several transponders, not just one. [Elektroda, Johny9516, post #18220268]

Can my coaxial cable be bad after only three years?

Yes. White outdoor coax can harden under UV, then crack and absorb moisture. That raises losses and causes intermittent errors. Replace suspect runs with UV‑resistant coax and redo F‑connectors carefully. [Elektroda, Wejman, post #18221260]

What should I check on the F‑connectors?

Inspect both ends: no looseness, no stray braid touching the center, and no green or white corrosion. Check for moisture at the LNB side and re‑terminate if needed. Refit with proper compression F‑connectors. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #18221070]

Could the dish have moved slightly over time?

Yes. Hardware can loosen, nudging the dish off‑axis and cutting fade margin. Even a small shift shows up first on the most sensitive transponders. Retighten mounts and peak the dish carefully. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #18221070]

Edge case: could the receiver itself be the problem?

It can happen. The tuner can lose sensitivity and trigger errors despite good cabling. Rule out connectors, cable, and LNB first, then test another receiver to confirm. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #18221070]

My system worked 3 years; the issue started about a month ago—did something change?

Likely. Aging connectors, UV‑affected coax, or slight mount shift can surface after years. You reported 3 trouble‑free years and about a month of symptoms; re‑align and refresh terminations. [Elektroda, Johny9516, post #18220268]

I’m in Finland/high latitudes—anything special to consider?

Yes. Offset dishes aim close to the horizon and “look at the ground,” which lowers weather margin. Expect more sensitivity to clouds and snow; alignment and cabling must be perfect. [Elektroda, viayner, post #18221690]

Rebooting cleared the message—should I still troubleshoot?

Yes. A power‑cycle can mask an underlying alignment, connector, cable, or LNB issue. Verify MER on several channels and inspect terminations to prevent the error returning. [Elektroda, Johny9516, post #18222586]

How can I run a quick 3‑step diagnosis on the HD6000?

  1. Tune TVN (ch 8), TVP2 (ch 4), and BBC Brit (ch 101).
  2. Press the red button and read the MER each time.
  3. Note the lowest MER channel, then optimize dish skew/aim to raise it. [Elektroda, Wejman, post #18221222]
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