If it does call directv and ask for a service call to realign your dish for a stronger signal.
Searching for satellite signal 771 directv.
771 in some form on the screen.
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 there is snow or ice build up on the dish very carefully remove it.
If you see a banner showing a program title and description at the top of the screen try these troubleshooting tips.
If you have a swim power inserter attached to the directv cable coming from your dish unplug it from the electrical outlet.
Check the weather outside.
The event you want to watch may have already ended or has yet to begin.
771 error during a thunder storm storm gone and have tried reset button changing channels turned off power.
A severe thunderstorm in the path of your satellite signal can block it completely even if it isn t raining at your location.
If you re currently experiencing heavy rain hail or snow wait for it to pass before continuing to troubleshoot.
Also this issue is caused by the weather.
Om on may 29 2019.
Most often on an aged dish the lnb will start sending signal to the receiver in a way that it cannot read it.
I am just a regular directv customer and follow.
If there is any break in the process you will see a searching for satellite ext.
Check when the program airs check the programming schedule.
The signal between your dish and the satellite might be temporarily lost due to severe weather.
You may be able to quickly resolve some signal issues.
Check the satellite in or sat in cable to make sure all connections between your receiver and the wall outlet are secure.
A light rain should not cause signal outage.
Hein on may 31 2019.