Satellite Signal Meters
Are there any good easy to use signal meters to setup Dish and SWM DTV for under $250? Thanx
Forum Discussion
nomad.297 wrote:
Who needs a meter when you have a level and a compass?
Bruce
I don't. I had one of those el cheapo $12.00 ones, used it for a while, and now it pretty much stays in the drawer. I only have DirecTV sd so I pretty much know where to aim my dish. I try to get the mast half-way plumb, try to get the azimuth halfway close, and then just adjust my tilt a little bit, and always seem to find the satellite. I've even had my dish knocked down by the wind, and just picked it back up and everything was fine. For me, I don't need all that other stuff i.e. fancy meters, fancy tripods, etc. That being said, the first time I ever set up it did take a while to find the satellite- about an hour. I think once you successfully find your satellite, it gets progressively easier every time.
