Better satellite signal finder meter?
Have the basic lo-cost Winegard signal finder. When we're in a poor reception location, it's such a PITA to use plus I have no idea what satellite I'm actually picking up. Is there a better choice...
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One of the best meters out is the Bird Dog, about 1,000 dollars used. but.. You don't need one.
If you have DISH NETWORK your receiver has a menu page "Antenna pointing" this is every bit as good at the Bird Dog and IT IS FREE. well close to it.
You need a battery operatred portable COLOR tv and some coax so you can watch the TV as you post.
DirecTV receivers also have an Antenna Pointing page. not as good as DISH but.. Still darn good.
These not only find the satellites.. but tell you if it is the right one, DISH even tells you if you need to look farther east or west. (Not sure if Direc does that).
I recommend your receiver.
If you have DISH NETWORK your receiver has a menu page "Antenna pointing" this is every bit as good at the Bird Dog and IT IS FREE. well close to it.
You need a battery operatred portable COLOR tv and some coax so you can watch the TV as you post.
DirecTV receivers also have an Antenna Pointing page. not as good as DISH but.. Still darn good.
These not only find the satellites.. but tell you if it is the right one, DISH even tells you if you need to look farther east or west. (Not sure if Direc does that).
I recommend your receiver.
