SWM Satelitte Signal Meter Recommendations
Well, my wife wanted to be able to record her shows while on the road. Consequently I changed over to SWiM in the MH using a Slimline Directv dish mounted on a tripod. Reception and signal strengt...
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TechWriter wrote:mikestock wrote:
I pack a legacy Slimline horn with my dish. I have a, battery powered Acutrac III meter, purchased used for $60. They're no longer on the market.
May sound like too much for some folks, but I've done it so many times I can do it in less time than any other method.
So OP can just borrow yours?
I have three and could probably gather up a few more, if need be.
As stated, the Acutrac III is no longer for sale, either, but I've managed to find two more on Ebay for friends who wanted to try this. Here are a few on Ebay right now.One paid $75 and the other paid $50. They both use this method, and wouldn't change.
You can always pair any meter with an ASL-1 or a splitter to get power to the SWM. Then you need a PI at the setup location.
I don't make any claims about my method being the one anybody else should try. It's just for informational purposes, that I made this post.
