Aiming Slimline SL3 SWM dish

thx so far for the comments, but I am not seeing an answer to my question so let me restate...

I am looking for a recommendation for an inexpensive sat peaking meter, something cheaper than a pro model, but also something that will work for my application.

I am using an SL3 SWM Slimline dish. this is a single cable that requires a 21 V power insertion module between the receiver and the LNB

I have a good tripod and my mast is level and plumb (I got that part).

I want to be able to see instant feedback with a meter at the dish without using the TV and receiver to peak the dish signal.

I am anticipating a hookup like the diagram below. I use the SWM splitter because the power insertion is 21V and I see that most meters are designated for 13-18 volts. I may try to power the meter with two (V batteries is series.



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Since I cannot preview if the image will show above, I will just hope it does and post.

Thanks again for your reply.

I agree a good surveyors style tripod that lets you level perfectly is your best friend.
Dishpointer is great.

You can purchase several - I know Radio Shack has one, but I didn't like it.

I put Satellite AR app on my cell phone and it works great! It will get me in the right direction and I can then tune it in, but if I'm having trouble, at dusk, if it's not cloudy, you can see the satellite and fine tune it even more.

The best thing you could do for yourself is go to www.tv4rv.com and purchase their heavy duty tripod system. This will make everything so simple for you.

Bruce

I found using a meter to be more of a hindrance than a help.

There's already a good video meter on your TV, and you'll never shoot the wrong sat. Problem is, no beeps. Sooo.. I use a Swift Hitch camera to 'see' the TV screen from outside.

I get the settings from either the zip code, or dishpointer.com, and using a boy scout compass, can usually do it pretty quickly.

But yeah, the first dozen times will be a learning curve, for sure. I hope you have a good, solid, stable tripod, because that's about 90% of being able to aim a Slimline.