Anyone understand why DirecTV is out on certain channels (MSNBC and others,) but

[elleng]

working on PBS? Thunderstorms happening.

[hedda_foil]

1. They're on different satellites.

[Eliot Rosewater]

2. Satellite TV uses transponders/satellites that are assigned to various groups of channels

and for some reason you are having an interruption on some of those.

I suggest do a quick reboot and see if that fixes it. Do you know how to do that?

[elleng]

3. Thanks. Looks like EVERY place but my PBS.

No idea how to 'reboot.'

[Eliot Rosewater]

4. Just unplug from power source for a minute and plug back in.

You should wait a bit before you do that, though.

Might be alright soon.

[elleng]

5. Unplug WHAT???

CNN just came on, PBS went OUT!

(THANKS for help.)

[Eliot Rosewater]

6. The dvr, the device that changes the channels, etc.

[elleng]

7. Thanks, but it's a hand-held remote, can be turned on and off only (I think.)

T'Storms heavier now, MAY calm down around 1 a.m., so I may be awake waiting, for a WHILE! NO channels available now.

[Eliot Rosewater]

8. I meant the machine that you point the remote at, if you do.

You have a box, it is connected to your tv and it is likely near your tv, it could be about 10 inches wide or so.

[elleng]

9. Thanks, yes, have one of those.

Looks like storm may be too heavy now; will wait.

[Eliot Rosewater]

10. Heavy rain or snow will make your entire signal go out also, usually comes right back though