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 in a meter that shows the signal strength on a digital scale and also what satellite you're picking up without costing a fortune? Should be compact if possible too. We're just using one satellite if that makes a difference.

What sat signal? Most systems will work well using Birddog sat meter. If you are using Directv system, the latest Aim metet is the best.What you want is a meter thst identifies the birds. Knowing which birds you need its a simple matter of locking onto the correct bird.

Google is your friend. There are a variety of options. I'd suggest one that is portable and supplies power to the dish plus can get all current birds and bands. Cost will be $300+ US.

Check the app store for your smart phone, too many choices.

Edd505 wrote:Check the app store for your smart phone, too many choices.LOL, I'm still using a flip phone! DW is planning to get me one of them smarter phones in the near future. :)I would love to be able to use the dishpointer app because it shows you what's up there along with the trees on screen.

Dishpointer Pro AR phone app configured for DTV. Place the dish and lock on to the birds.Smart DW! But you gotta spend the big bucks for a new phone. :)Click For Full-Size Image.

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Ivylog
Explorer III
Sep 11, 2017
I use the one in my receiver as it knows which sat.
myredracer
Explorer II
Sep 11, 2017
Maybe I didn't make it clear enough. Looking for a signal meter that goes inline with the coax like the Winegard meter does.

Our receiver does work fine for signal strength and sat. no., but I've got to keep running back and forth to see what sat I've hit plus turning the volume up load enough to hear it 25-50' away and not bothering a neighbor in the next site doesn't work too well (I wear hearing aids too which doesn't help).

I often go down to our regular CG in the morning ahead of DW who comes down after work and so do all the setup myself.
TechWriter
Explorer
Sep 11, 2017
donn0128 wrote:
Knowing which birds you need it's a simple matter of locking onto the correct bird.

Too funny.
Homeless_by_Cho
Explorer
Sep 11, 2017
myredracer wrote:
Maybe I didn't make it clear enough. Looking for a signal meter that goes inline with the coax like the Winegard meter does.

Our receiver does work fine for signal strength and sat. no., but I've got to keep running back and forth to see what sat I've hit plus turning the volume up load enough to hear it 25-50' away and not bothering a neighbor in the next site doesn't work too well (I wear hearing aids too which doesn't help).

I often go down to our regular CG in the morning ahead of DW who comes down after work and so do all the setup myself.

I am single and I need exactly what you want for my DISH VIP722k receiver. The running back and forth with a little dish movement at a time doesn't work for me. Did I move it too much? Not enough? As far as Google searches go, I can't figure out which inline device will work for my situation. The information is "over by head". I am looking for someone to say this brand and model you want and here is how to use it.

Thanks,
LeRoy
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Sep 11, 2017
myredracer wrote:
Maybe I didn't make it clear enough. Looking for a signal meter that goes inline with the coax like the Winegard meter does. Clear enough, did you read/understand the first 2 posts after your initial post?

Our receiver does work fine for signal strength and sat. no., but I've got to keep running back and forth to see what sat I've hit plus turning the volume up load enough to hear it 25-50' away and not bothering a neighbor in the next site doesn't work too well (I wear hearing aids too which doesn't help). You could buy a wireless camera system to help.

I often go down to our regular CG in the morning ahead of DW who comes down after work and so do all the setup myself.
RJsfishin
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
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but I've got to keep running back and forth to see what sat I've hit
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You gotta do no such thing ! If you get any speedup on the beeper in the receiver, Its the CORRECT sat period ! The receiver works better than any stuff you can buy. Just move the dish around till the beeping speeds up to its fastest sound, and lock it down.. And the volume doesn't have to be very loud for 50 ft.
TechWriter
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
Homeless by Choice wrote:

As far as Google searches go, I can't figure out which inline device will work for my situation. The information is "over by head". I am looking for someone to say this brand and model you want and here is how to use it.

Used Super Buddy or Super Buddy 29.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Sep 12, 2017
LeRoy,

Handheld radios with the transmit button taped on for receivers with audio signal strength. Or wireless camera setup. Ask fellow campers how they setup theirs.

Satellite vendors or RV installers may be able to help.

Otherwise try online information, forums, etc to find one that meets your needs.
shastagary
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
get a wireless baby monitor the ones with camera and monitor screen some of the monitor screens can clip onto your belt and are rechargeable point camera at tv so you can watch the setup screen on the monitor they transmit sound to. video baby monitor there sold at many other stores go look at them. here you go one with 7" screen large screen baby monitor i see that one is not battery powered but it shows they have them in larger screens
Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Sep 12, 2017
I just run an extension cord out to where I have placed my tripod mounted dish, and connect the receiver there to align the dish using a 7" portable TV to view the setup app.

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