Pro Satellite & Terrestrial Signal Finder Meter

thisNthat

As title suggests, Whats the best Pro Satellite & Terrestrial Signal Finder for use in Ireland?

I'm not the most up-to-date with the terminology in this area so in layman's terms if possible as to why you'd recommend?

Thanks in advance,

Ronnie Raygun

thisNthat wrote: »

I'm not the most up-to-date with the terminology in this area

That just begs the question as to why you want the best pro meter; they ain't cheap.

Liameter

What do you mean by "best"?

Do you mean "cheapest", "smallest", "most reliable", "easiest to use to locate (name satellite)". Please be specific.

thisNthat

Liameter wrote: »

What do you mean by "best"?

Do you mean "cheapest", "smallest", "most reliable", "easiest to use to locate (name satellite)". Please be specific.

I mean easiest to use to locate the Astra Satellites (Sky, Freesat etc) and one that's reliable and very accurate,
Preferably with a monitor to view the TV reception while up at the dish and easy to use interface,
Price not much of an issue, I'd pay the extra for the right product.
I seen one HERE but it doesn't align UHF TV aerials,
I'm interested in one that does both if possible.
Thanks for replying.

zg3409

For Saorview you need DVB-T with MPEG4 decode, for Saorsat you need DVB-S2.

Any device with both the above will be very expensive.

I just use a combo box, a small LCD portable TV and a seperate spectrum analyser.

Ideally you want a unit that can give bit error rate (BER) as this is the best display of actual quality of received signal.

You could be looking at €5,000 + for "best" models.

thisNthat

zg3409 wrote: »

For Saorview you need DVB-T2, for Saorsat you need DVB-S2.

Any device with both the above will be very expensive.

I just use a combo box, a small LCD portable TV and a seperate spectrum analyser.

Ideally you want a unit that can give bit error rate (BER) as this is the best display of actual quality of received signal.

You could be looking at €5,000 + for "best" models.

WOW €5000+ ... Thanks for the education.
I thought a maximum would be €450 - €500.
I didn't realize they're that expensive.
So I guess I should be looking at one that just does the Satellites and not the DVB-T2,
Any recommendations on such??
Seen one HERE are they any good? or any other one's similar you'd recommend?
Thanks for replying.

zg3409

thisNthat wrote: »

WOW €5000+ ... Thanks for the education.
I thought a maximum would be €450 - €500.
I didn't realize they're that expensive.
So I guess I should be looking at one that just does the Satellites and not the DVB-T2,
Any recommendations on such??
Seen one HERE are they any good? or any other one's similar you'd recommend?
Thanks for replying.

I don't install TV's every day. I just use an indoor combo box and a small LCD TV. Best to wait for a reply from someone who installs daily.

but to keep you busy have a look at the options here:
http://www.dastechnology.co.uk/shop/satellite-and-terrestrial-meters/

10 euro to 6,000 euro

Actually I made a mistake, Saorview is DVB-T not DVB-T2 but it is MPEG4 which some of the units may not decode.

PogMoThoin

Check out Horizon, this is what most installers have. I have the older USB Plus one but this is the newer S2 range. A good meter which are easy to update through USB. Battery life could be a little better but they come with a car charger so it don't matter.
http://www.horizonhge.com/products_hd_s2.html

They also do terrestrial meters, I use an older model
http://www.horizonhge.com/products_hd_t2.html

dodzy

thisNthat wrote: »

I mean easiest to use to locate the Astra Satellites (Sky, Freesat etc) and one that's reliable and very accurate,
Preferably with a monitor to view the TV reception while up at the dish and easy to use interface,
Price not much of an issue, I'd pay the extra for the right product.
I seen one HERE but it doesn't align UHF TV aerials,
I'm interested in one that does both if possible.
Thanks for replying.

You won't need to break the bank for Astra seeking, there are plenty that will do the job.

minterno

hi,I got a satlook lite meter from a guy in germany tru a well known auction site a few months ago,his prices are 169+17 P&P,it does the job nicely and is easy to use and all sats and tp can be edited and transferred from the pc to the unit,its from a well known brand and does the job fine,as previously stated the Horizon would be a good choice and is well supported by the makers,I was going to buy one of those that have a tv display but you really dont need it, all you need is a meter with an up to date transponder list that is nit capable ie it can id what sat your on,the tv screen will hog the battery but they are a nice touch,i would have got the smart s10 but the funds were low and the satlook does the job for me,below is a link to the satlook,regards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYegh2xFb0w

Ronnie Raygun

dodzy wrote: »

You won't need to break the bank for Astra seeking, there are plenty that will do the job.

Yep, probably best to brush up on your knowledge rather than throwing money around.

It's encouraging though that the OP actually has an interest in doing the job right.

excollier

Once you get a meter of any quality, youll be hooked on dish tweaking.....step away from the meter.....:D