First press info on your remote control.
Searching for satellite signal 771 directv.
If any adaptors are connected to the cable check them too.
If you re currently experiencing heavy rain hail or snow wait for it to pass before continuing to troubleshoot.
If there is any break in the process you will see a searching for satellite ext.
Have problems with my directv code 771.
Easy fix if you have directv service and you get 775 on your tv screen or 771 on your tv screen or even sfss.
If you have a swim power inserter attached to the directv cable coming from your dish unplug it from the electrical outlet.
Most often on an aged dish the lnb will start sending signal to the receiver in a way that it cannot read it.
You may be able to quickly resolve some signal issues.
The signal between your dish and the satellite might be temporarily lost due to severe weather.
The event you want to watch may have already ended or has yet to begin.
Check the weather outside.
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If you see a banner showing a program title and description at the top of the screen try these troubleshooting tips.
Check when the program airs check the programming schedule.
If there is snow or ice build up on the dish very carefully remove it.
Also this issue is caused by the weather.
If it does call directv and ask for a service call to realign your dish for a stronger signal.
Om on may 29 2019.
A severe thunderstorm in the path of your satellite signal can block it completely even if it isn t raining at your location.
A light rain should not cause signal outage.
Hein on may 31 2019.