I have an AM24N, over-the-air tuner, which has been in my DirecTV circuit for years. In fact, nobody at "Technical Help" even knows what I'm talking about. I removed my AM24N since I really no longer need it. Now, with everything disconnected and removed my receiver keeps telling me it has been removed and needs to be replaced. The message stays on my screen until it times out. As I said, nobody seems to know what I'm talking about when I mention the AM24N. This AM24N was provided by DirecTV back before the "SPOT BEAM" era began. I'm guessing about 15 to 20 years back. If anybody knows anything about the AM24N please reply.
If your automatic antenna is a Winegard the tuners condition will not effect it in any way. I use the Trav'ler with DirecTV and have done the factory reset a couple of times without issue. If the message really bothers you it's likely your best choice. The receivers are intentional setup so you can screw with the programming.
LouLawrence wrote: If the receiver is also NOT a DVR I would suggest that you do a factory reset with the tuner not installed. It should put you back to where the receiver was before you installed the tuner.
I would, except I am concerned that I may awaken some unforeseen problem. I am close to ditching the dish, anyway. I kind of hate that I've spent so much money on the automatic dish and other equipment to make the dish work.
wa8yxm wrote: If the device is optional then there are two sets of what are called Binary files (BIN) for your receier. the other name (more proper) is Firmware or software (Depending on how the receiver stores it) you need the proper version of the "Ware".
Or there is a menu setting but don't ask me where.
That's what I'm looking for. It doesn't surprise me that their Tech Support never heard of the AM24N.
rk911 wrote: old tech. really not surprising. why not just re-insert the device?
I'm just trying to streamline my shelves and eliminate unnecessary wiring. If I wanted to keep the old, unused box on my shelf I would not have posted the original subject.
If the device is optional then there are two sets of what are called Binary files (BIN) for your receier. the other name (more proper) is Firmware or software (Depending on how the receiver stores it) you need the proper version of the "Ware".
Or there is a menu setting but don't ask me where.
Home was where I park it. but alas the. 2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times
If the receiver is also NOT a DVR I would suggest that you do a factory reset with the tuner not installed. It should put you back to where the receiver was before you installed the tuner.
15-20 years is an eternity for technology. And turnover is also high for satellite/cable techs. A few years ago I was looking for a 5 year old receiver for my RV's 18" dish and it took weeks to find a used one and DirecTV was no help.
I guess I'll just deal with it every time I change sources. I can't believe they sold the boxes but nobody knows they exist. Well, I guess I can believe it. Consider where their technology comes from.
Sounds like there is error checking built into the system software or firmware. Probably canโt do anything but tolerate the message or put it back in.
