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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mikestock wrote:
Just a thought. I have been wrestling with SWM 3 setup for years. I, after going through a variety of tools, have settled on the simplest method for me.
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. It powers up the legacy SL3 but will not power up the SWM. I drop the legacy horn in place and max out the 99/101/103. After peaking the three signals I drop in the SWM head and run the coax to the PI.
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.
I had decided to use this method yesterday. I took everything down and realigned twice with no problems at all.
Thanks for all of the suggestions.
