If the picture is "snowy" you have the TV on the wrong station.
HD tv satellite receivers receive the best quality picture for satellite tv. They are a great purchase if you are willing to pitch in a little extra money.
There may not be that much of a difference, depending on the TV on which you are viewing the satellite or cable. Based on where you live, reception of either the cable or the satellite might be better, but that's a reception issue, not a picture quality problem.
This is a problem caused by the antenna if there isn't something is wrong with your tv or satellite receiver. A bad coax cable, twin lead wire and/or connectors can be the problem. Shake the cable and connector to see if the ghost changes or static appears in the picture or sound. If it does you have found the area to look some more. If this test is negative, I would try a new very directional antenna and a new coax downlead.
There are two main advantages to satellite TV. First, a customer can get TV in the relative middle of nowhere. Second, it generally has a better picture quality than other TV services.
Check your cord going from your Satellite TV receiver to your television--if you are using a rca cord, the cord could have come loose.
Direct TV satellite TV installers are professionals at setting the direct TV dish in the perfect position to ensure the most clear picture. They also can answer any questions you might have regarding your plan and package.
First, you should know that the television picture is AM or amplitude modulated, meaning that the picture is subject to "static" noise from lightning and other sources of external electrical noise. However, the television sound is FM or frequency modulated and is mostly immune to static or noise from OUTSIDE sources such as motor switching or fluorescent lights and lightning. So if you are experiencing "static" on your television sound it is probably from an internal condition, inside the television itself. Depending on the type of "static", the cause could be the audio amplifier inside the television malfunctioning or even breaking down. A qualified repair person could fix this, although it may cost more than the television is worth. Also, the slide-on wires to the speaker terminals could be dirty. These can be cleaned by an abrasive like scotch brite. Check all speaker connections if you can safely reach them with the television unplugged from power.
check your format button on TV remote and also on satellite remote get it set to the correct picture i was only checking my TV remote it was the satellite remote that had gotten changed to gray bars
If you subscribe to the HD service. Otherwise you might only get a standard definition picture.
Direct TV uses a satellite dish to give programming that rivals the best cable packages at much cheaper prices. They use a Whole home DVR that can be accessed from anywhere to control all of your TV's.
Excessive STATIC electricity from the high voltage charge used in the picture tube.
If you have "snow" or a fuzzy picture on your TV and you have satellite TV or cable with a satellite receiver box or cable box, you may have your TV tuned to the wrong channel. Televisions need to be "tuned" to a channel or sometimes input (i.e. HDMI, etc) in order for you to view your programming with satellite or cable receivers. Contact your pay television provider, they can talk you through it over the phone.