Also this issue is caused by the weather.
Searching for satellite signal in 2 771 directv.
Check the satellite in or sat in cable to make sure all connections between your receiver and the wall outlet are secure.
Most often on an aged dish the lnb will start sending signal to the receiver in a way that it cannot read it.
771 in some form on the screen.
771 error during a thunder storm storm gone and have tried reset button changing channels turned off power.
If it does call directv and ask for a service call to realign your dish for a stronger signal.
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.
The signal between your dish and the satellite might be temporarily lost due to severe weather.
Hein on may 31 2019.
How to fix satellite dish signal.
If there is snow or ice build up on the dish very carefully remove it.
If there is any break in the process you will see a searching for satellite ext.
If you have a swim power inserter attached to the directv cable coming from your dish unplug it from the electrical outlet.
To fix satellite dish signal in this situation you have to get some equipment or tools ready before climb the ladder.
Check the weather outside.
A light rain should not cause signal outage.
Have problems with my directv code 771.
Adjust or re align satellite dish.