a “DStv no signal error” on your DStv decoder. The problem is usually caused by a faulty LNB, a misaligned dish, loose connections, and bad weather elements.

What is the LNB

A low-noise block downconverter is the receiving device mounted on satellite dishes used for satellite TV reception, which collects the radio waves from the dish and converts them to a signal which is sent through a cable to the receiver inside the building.

In this article, I will show you what you can do when your DStv decoder loses signal. But first, let’s discuss the major causes of DStv signal loss.

In fact, the majority of DStv signal problems are caused by bad weather elements and faulty DStv accessories. Signal problems make your DStv decoder to display signal errors.

What causes your DStv decoder to lose signal?

If your decoder resets itself to default factory settings then you can also lose your DStv signal. This is because when your decoder resets, it uses the default LNB type settings which may not be appropriate for your decoder.