cmarq Report post Posted August 9, 2013 My Winegard Rt8000s will not lock on a signal. After working with dish and winegard, winegard says the unit is not pulling enough amps. 1.15 amps they say it should be close to 5amps. It has been powered up right at the dome by battery to rule out wiring or connector. Winegard wants a $70.00 estimate fee and says repairs maybe around $300.00. I am a few months out of warranty but don't want to spend $400. on a unit that isn't even 3 years old. Has anyone had this problem or know of a GOOD repair shop? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted August 9, 2013 cmarq, Did you have intermittent or noise issues before the current problem? Do you have the Radio option on your system? if so is it working? There could be a corroded or loose connection somewhere under the dome cover, look them over, clean the contacts carefully with a clean pencil eraser. One could check all the system connections, things get shaken well going down the road. Think I would change the set up dip switches that change your provider by switching them off and on. That information should be in the information you got with the dish. The controller board(s) logic outputs command the higher current circuits. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
