Introduction, Rain and snow fade, Solar interference – Dish Network 942 User Manual
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Introduction
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About Satellite TV Reception
Rain and Snow Fade
Heavy rain, snow, or dense cloud cover can reduce the satellite signal, which may
interrupt your programming service. Your service will return after the weather condition
has passed. Aiming the satellite dish to get the strongest signal during installation, will
help prevent rain and snow from interrupting the signal.
Solar Interference
Twice a year, the sun moves to a position behind the DISH Network satellite as it
orbits the Earth. This event occurs during a few days at the beginning of the spring
and the beginning of the autumn and lasts only a few minutes.
During these brief periods, you will not be able to see programs on DISH Network.
When the sun has moved from behind the satellite, the programs will reappear. This is
an unavoidable natural event for all television involving the use of satellites and has an
adverse effect on many program providers.
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