Why Do I Get 'searching For Sat. Sig.' When I Change Stations

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• DIRECTV On-Screen Message: "Searching for Satellite Signal"
  ... see a message on my TV screen that says, "Searching for satellite signal. Please stand by." What's going on? Possible Causes A signal isn't getting from your dish to your receiver. This may ... the connections on the back of your receiver, starting with the SAT-IN connection, and make sure they'... "Searching for Satellite Signal" when I try to tune to one of the new channels? On-Screen Error Messages:...
• DIRECTV On-Screen Error Messages: Channel/Station Not Available
  On-Screen Error Messages: Channel/Station Not Available Possible causes If the channel is ...on your remote to see if you were tuning to a channel number where we do not carry ...programming schedule in the on-screen guide to see if you are tuning to a sporting event that has ended, or has yet ... Please Call Customer Service X722 On-Screen Message: "Searching for Satellite Signal" On-Screen Error Messages...
• DIRECTV A channel I'm subscribed to is missing. What should I do?
  ... is called a "receiver refresh." To request a receiver refresh please visit directv.com/resend . You can even select several receivers at once. How to troubleshoot missing channels Why am I missing a local station? On-Screen Message: "Searching for Satellite Signal"