Why does my DirecTV receiver keep turning off?

How to improve the signal on a directv receiver?

• I am constantly losing the signal on my directv receiver, even in good weather and the tech supports keep telling me that it must be the weather, the only problem with that is its not ...show more

• Answer:

  The satellite signal works in a direct line of sight path. Go outside and make sure the dish hasn't moved down and also look at the direction that it is pointing. Make sure nothing has changed that could be in the path, ex. a tree or building that wasn't there when you started your service. Also, you could find out the setting for your area and with a compass you could check to see if it's still looking the correct way. Years ago I had to buy the dtv receiver and dish from radio shack and install it myself. It's very easy to align the dish.