$ sign on Satellite Setup

Rob they are subscription channels ie pay TV

What about Imparja etc free to air having a $ sign?

I have no idea what the dollar sign would be, never seen it and have had satellite TV for many years. Have you got the Optus card in your Strong box? Has the Strong box been set to the correct satellite (C1) and set to the correct frequency? If so when on the correct satellite (Optus C1) you should get at least the Optus Aurora channel that emits a high pitched whistle usually on channel one on the STB. Your Optus card also needs to be switched on and this is done by ringing Optus on 1300301680 but the dish must be aligned first. Lack of support from the shop you bought it from does not surprise me, we all seem to be getting used to poor service these days.

Youe not very forthcoming with specific information.

Which sattelite are you trying to connect with?

Is it C band or K band?

Do you have a 'smart card' to install into the box to authorise reception?

The $ signs usually indicate an encrypted channel. i.e. unless you have the correct 'smart card' or other authorisation you cannot view it/them.

If you want to view ALL of ABC and SBS Australia wide including their secondary digital channels (NOT HDD) then tune into the D1 Sattelite at 160 degrees (just past C1 - which by the way is the most ppowerful signal in that area of sky) all these channels are free to view you don't need a card or authorisation.

You could also try choosing ONLY FTA (free to air) when you scan (if your receiver has that option) and that should preclude those channels with the $ sign.

Having said all that some receivers will still show the $ sign even though you are authorised to watch that particular channel/frequency (this happens on my Dreamax DT470 when watching from C1 using a 'smart card'). Sometimes when you are confronted with the $ sign and it is NOT a channel requiring a 'smart card' if you wait 15 - 30 - 60 seconds or so, often the channel will come into view. Happens mostly on 'K' band amongst the many Asian channels available free to air.

Also, when you insert the 'smart card' into your box it can sometimes take from say 5 minutes to a couple of hours for it to be recognised by the service provider and you can actually view channels - even with the $ sign showing.

Good luck.

Sounds like you bought it from a dodgy shop.

I have a Strong box and a 790mm dish and by using the satfinder and compass Supplied by the seller it usually takes about 5 mins to set up anywhere.

I also got an inclinemeter for the correct vertical angle and a booklet with a lot of the settings for popular places all over Aussie.

A Sat finder is essential.

Also included was a DVD to show you how to get it all going..


What did you get.

Rob, what area are you in, maybe I can come over and give you some help. Cheers