[gregftlaud]

Can anyone recommend a good satellite finder/meter for help with mounting a DTV Slimline5 (non-SWM) dish?

thanks

 

[litzdog911]

Unless you're going to be doing this a LOT, you can simply use the Receiver's built-in meter. Stand-alone meters suitable for Slimline and SWM installations will cost a few hundred dollars.

 

[awblackmon]

agreed. Just use the signal screen to find where to point the dish by entering your zip code. Then use the signal meter built into the receiver to get the dish aligned. Saves a ton of cash that way.

 

[gregftlaud]

Well that is a bit difficult for me b/c i live in a 2 story apartment complex. I have no way of seeing the signal meter on the dvr from the 2nd floor on top of the roof. Everytime i pointed the dish i'd have to run down the ladder....thru the courtyard.....up the stairs and into my apartment to look at the meter. And no sadly i dont have anyone that wuld help me with this by standing inside (via cell phone) telling me what the meter reads.

I found this one on solid signal's website but want to make sure this is a suitable one before i order. It's like 99 bucks.

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...I-Satellite-Signal-Tracking-Meter-(ACUTRACPRO)

 

[BobStokesbary]

Are we talking SWM or non-SWM dish here because the makes a difference in the setup you need. (I agree, using the receiver meter would be a lot of exercise. And even if you could get the audio feature to work that would be a bit hard on the neighbor's ears.) I use an Accurtrac 22 Pro for my SWM setup in the RV. But, again you probably don't even need something like this if you are standard Slimline. And are we discussing a 3 head LNB or the 5 head?

 

[gregftlaud]

Non SWM

 

[fluffybear]

Anyway you can turn the volume up extra high, leave a window open and align it based on tone? I realize this might annoy the neighbors (then again it might just get one of them to come and help you) I have had to use this method myself on more than one occasion and while it's not the best method, it does work..

Can I ask why are you not having DirecTV do the install for you? They have all the necessary equipment to get you the best signal possible

 

[gregftlaud]

B/c i want to do it myself. I'm a big do it yourself guy.

And no I cant leave the window open and be able to hear the dvr's singal meter. The dish is on the back of the building on the side of the eve on the 2nd floor. My TV is in the living room....and i have quite a big aparment.

I'm actually a bit surprised with all the really good tech guys on these boards i didnt think it was going to be so tuff getting an answer or recommendations.

 

[bigglebowski]

I found this one on solid signal's website but want to make sure this is a suitable one before i order. It's like 99 bucks.

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...I-Satellite-Signal-Tracking-Meter-(ACUTRACPRO)

I have this meter and really like it, its fast and easy to use as a peaking meter. Go here to buy it to save a few bucks: https://www.perfect-10.tv/WebStore/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=1056

 

[litzdog911]

If you're having to constantly realign your dish, then something is wrong with the way it's mounted.

 

[gregftlaud]

Biggle isnt this the same as this one?

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...I-Satellite-Signal-Tracking-Meter-(ACUTRACPRO)

I think that meter u suggested is the same and i think it's for SWM dishes only.

As for your comment Litz-----i'm not re-aligning my dish i just moved into a new apartment and i want to the do install on my own.

Please just post suggestions on meters only.

 

[kevinturcotte]

Biggle isnt this the same as this one?

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...I-Satellite-Signal-Tracking-Meter-(ACUTRACPRO)

I think that meter u suggested is the same and i think it's for SWM dishes only.

As for your comment Litz-----i'm not re-aligning my dish i just moved into a new apartment and i want to the do install on my own.

Please just post suggestions on meters only.

Will that actually show signal strength for the Ka satellites?

 

[gregftlaud]

Well I just decided to go ahead and call solidsignal and they told me the correct one is the one Bigglebowski recommended and the one i orginally posted.

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...I-Satellite-Signal-Tracking-Meter-(ACUTRACPRO)

 

[bigglebowski]

Well I just decided to go ahead and call solidsignal and they told me the correct one is the one Bigglebowski recommended and the one i orginally posted.

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...I-Satellite-Signal-Tracking-Meter-(ACUTRACPRO)

Yea they are the same, I saw the MK2 or MKII same thing. Just thought it made sense to order it from the place that was $30 cheaper.

 

[MrShowtime]

If your budget is unlimited you can always use what we (the techs) use:

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...ignal-Meter-for-DIRECTV-Satellite-Dishes-(AIM)

but in all seriousness, the one you linked will work fine for what you are doing

 

[gregftlaud]

Yah baby that's the ticket! Nice

 

[funnyfarm299]

If your budget is unlimited you can always use what we (the techs) use:

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=AIM&d=AIM-Advanced-Installation-Signal-Meter-for-DIRECTV-Satellite-Dishes-(AIM)

but in all seriousness, the one you linked will work fine for what you are doing

That's a beauty. The installer I work for uses a 7 year old birdog.

 

[doctor j]

I want this one

http://www.appliedin.com/www/products/AI_Turbo_S2.html

Doctor j