DTVuser2009

It's a software fault. part of the really low quality of the DTA800b boxes. i had one which did that and required the plug pulled and then reset to fix it. it also hung at the signal meter menu, where you'd get no data. no beep either.

these boxes run hot too, even with adequate ventilation, so i would say after awhile it takes its toll on the tiny components. the software seems to be very unstable too. it's the only box i know that has bugs within the ROM. i had them 'lock up' with no response from the remote or front panel, and also the issues you're referring to. if the signal gets too weak the audio skips like a scratched compact disc. it's the only box where the audio stream doesn't simply drop to nothing when signal is weak, but skips like that. it's very infuriating.

There are boxes which lose the ability to keep dates and times and default to 'January 1, 1980, in the same fashion as a IBM computer with a dead CMOS battery. so that points to the solid-state memory backup being lost. i really don't recommend this box or the other cheap ones to anyone due to this. it's a failure waiting to happen and more anger at the transition that's really unwarranted.

I'd return them (if possible--coupons don't get refunds) and get a higher quality box. sometimes the extra $10 or $20 is definitely worth it in the long run i wouldn't blame the antenna or other parts.

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