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HDTV + SAT Signal Meter Recommendations
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Post 1 made on Wednesday September 4, 2002 at 01:20
eastonaltreee
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Hi Guys,

I've got a custom install business up here in Portland, Or. I'm getting really tired of crossing my fingers and hoping that the HD antennas pick up signal after I put them up. I need to take the plunge and invest in a UHF signal meter. I would also like it to have capability of tuning in Directv satellite dishes. I've seen the product from Leader, but $2500 seems a little steep. Any others out there wort their salt?

Best,

Easton Altree
Myriad Home Entertainment Solutions
West Linn, Oregon
Post 2 made on Wednesday September 4, 2002 at 07:40
DBDElectronics
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perfect ten sells a meter for your application that does single and dual LNB arrays. you should also invest in their compass inclometer device, it will save you a lot oh headaches
Post 3 made on Monday September 9, 2002 at 13:48
Theaterworks
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I wanted to push this topic back to the top of the list. I too am looking for a new & better meter for tuning & troubleshooting CATV and satellite systems. I am hoping for a single meter with spectrum analysis, dish aiming utility, satellite distribution signal analysis, and whatever else there might be out there. I'm reluctant to spend the $2K or more it might take without something outside of a sales rep's ringing endorsement. Anyone out there know of anything?
Carpe diem!
Post 4 made on Tuesday September 10, 2002 at 22:50
custompm
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They are not cheap, but i think the best. Look at the Sencore. www.sencore.com
Post 5 made on Tuesday September 10, 2002 at 22:56
avdude
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On 09/04/02 07:40.41, DBDElectronics said...
perfect ten sells a meter for your application
that does single and dual LNB arrays. you should
also invest in their compass inclometer device,
it will save you a lot oh headaches

DBDE,

Dude, it's what I'm looking for too!! How about a web site!!!

Thanks man!
AVDUDE
"It might work better if it were plugged in and programmed first...just a thought!"
Post 6 made on Wednesday September 11, 2002 at 11:38
DanKurts
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I use the Sadelco 800CLI. Have used their products for years, very bulletproof. And when I had technical questions, they're willing to take the time to talk. The meter is great for setting up HD antennas, and once you've done some installs, you'll find it invaluable. Sells for about $1500, and worth every cent.
[Link: sadelco.com]
For satellites, I use the Applied Instruments 9520
[Link: appliedin.com]
and the Channel Master 1006IFD dual meter setup.
[Link: cmnc.com]
Why two? Well, for years I just used the Channel Master, but found it frustrating when you couldn't identify which satellite you were looking at. There are 3 places in the sky, here in the NW, where both A&B meters will sing out, but only one is right, obviously. The 9520 identifies and gives real level readings as well as IRD readings. It's lousy for lining up dishes, as it has a silly beep that's way too slow. The Chanel Master has a constant tone that rises with signal strength. I hook up both A & B LNBs to the Channel Master, and the other A lead to the 9520 for ID and level. It's great with both, very fast, and you can tweak the dish for max B level, as it's usually weaker than A. It also identifies many other satellites, if you want to set other types.
Send me an e-mail and I'll give you my phone number, glad to give you info on them and others. Also set up some stores in your area, familiar with the reception.
Dan
Post 7 made on Wednesday September 11, 2002 at 19:31
Matt
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Um Perfect-10.com? But, perfect10.com is adult...I love this country..heh
Post 8 made on Thursday September 12, 2002 at 07:55
Theaterworks
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Dan & custompm,

Thanks very, very much for your input. This forum has become a significant resource for me (and others, by all appearances).
Carpe diem!
Post 9 made on Tuesday September 17, 2002 at 14:58
Ernie Bornn-Gilman
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Perfect-10.com and perfect10.com are both adult sites. Do we have a site address yet?
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