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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I have very good luck with a Digisat III Pro LCD. It is not the high end meter, but will show the strength of a satellite when you are on it. It does not identify the satellite, and sometime I locate the incorrect bird. I don't remember the cost . . . maybe $300 or so. There are better meters, but more expensive.
I go on the satfinder web site and using the zip code I get the elevation and azmith of the bird. then I make sure that my tripod dish is level, and input the directions. To aim dish I use a azimith and elevation locater such as Sunto tandem. I use the meter to fine tune the location.
Works good.
ken
I go on the satfinder web site and using the zip code I get the elevation and azmith of the bird. then I make sure that my tripod dish is level, and input the directions. To aim dish I use a azimith and elevation locater such as Sunto tandem. I use the meter to fine tune the location.
Works good.
ken
