3.5" LCD Signal Meter

[PopcornNMore]

A friend of mine just purchased this $100 signal meter on EBay after not having any success in setting up his new FTA satellite equipment. I believe he wasted his money. What do you think?

Pro 3.5" LCD Display Satellite Finder Signal Meter BNB - eBay (item 170617053975 end time Apr-16-11 21:12:05 PDT)

 

[SatelliteAV]

This is just a DVBS satellite receiver with an attached TV screen that operates on a battery. No difference than the TV and satellite receiver set-up next to the satellite dish.

No success with the satellite receiver? No success with this satellite receiver!

 

[Magic Static]

I just bought one of those off ebay tonight myself. I went for the 12V unit though. Only a few more dollars.
3.5" Color LCD Satellite Sat Finder Signal Meter TV NIB - eBay (item 170615106639 end time Apr-12-11 04:36:53 PDT)
So I didn't have to haul a tv and reciever around.

 

[PopcornNMore]

I just bought one of those off ebay tonight myself. I went for the 12V unit though. Only a few more dollars.
3.5" Color LCD Satellite Sat Finder Signal Meter TV NIB - eBay (item 170615106639 end time Apr-12-11 04:36:53 PDT)
So I didn't have to haul a tv and reciever around.

Please let us know how you like this meter after you get a chance to try it out. It looks like a better meter than what my friend purchased.

 

[PopcornNMore]

This is just a DVBS satellite receiver with an attached TV screen that operates on a battery. No difference than the TV and satellite receiver set-up next to the satellite dish.

No success with the satellite receiver? No success with this satellite receiver!

I'm with you. I use a 7" LCD monitor along with a Coolsat receiver. I like using the Coolsat, because unlike the Openbox S9 receiver it displays a signal strength meter during the blind scan, so that you can actually see if any signals are available.

 

[Magic Static]

Yes I am curious because I was first looking at a Trimax SM-2200 $499 and I'm not see alot of difference for the money here. It will be coming China Post so I'm sure to have a couple more grey hairs before it gets here. I did however read a couple of good feedbacks regarding the performance of the one your friend bought.

 

[Apprentice]

Will be interested to see how it works out.

 

[PopcornNMore]

Well, I'm now a believer. My friend received his 3.5" color signal meter, used it this weekend and was able to receive signals from a satellite for the very first time. He received signals from AMC3 KU and was so excited.

He brought the meter into work today and showed me. Very nice! It even displays the video of the channels you received along with the audio. It's a nice compact unit with a carrying strap and a fold out stand. He said he held the meter in one hand and adjusted the dish with the other and didn't need no TV, extension cord, electrical outlet, etc. The unit is battery powered and then is charged using a wall charger.

I normally use a Coolsat receiver and 7" video flat screen monitor, but after seeing his meter I might actually purchase one myself. This would be great for adding additional LNBF's to your setup like I'm currently doing. With each adjustment you could easily see how it is affecting the signal.

 

[Dee_Ann]

Well, I'm now a believer. My friend received his 3.5" color signal meter, used it this weekend and was able to receive signals from a satellite for the very first time. He received signals from AMC3 KU and was so excited.

He brought the meter into work today and showed me. Very nice! It even displays the video of the channels you received along with the audio. It's a nice compact unit with a carrying strap and a fold out stand. He said he held the meter in one hand and adjusted the dish with the other and didn't need no TV, extension cord, electrical outlet, etc. The unit is battery powered and then is charged using a wall charger.

I normally use a Coolsat receiver and 7" video flat screen monitor, but after seeing his meter I might actually purchase one myself. This would be great for adding additional LNBF's to your setup like I'm currently doing. With each adjustment you could easily see how it is affecting the signal.

Yep...... I need one. Must save up and work one into next month's budget..

 

[Mikey11]

basically this is just a glorified version of the 15 dollar analog satellite meters.....they will both do the exact same thing....the only difference is the display here is digital....i have always been able to aim dishes very quickly and by myself with my 15 dollar analog guage....

 

[PopcornNMore]

The only negative thing I noticed is that it doesn't perform a true blind scan. Of course I could be wrong, because I didn't get too much time to look at it or read the manual.

 

[Chewie]

Hello Popcorn
which meter did your friend purchased, there is 2 different meters in this thread.
thanks in advance.
Regards.
Chewie

 

[Tron]

Very interesting. Can you edit and/or change transponders when aiming like you can with a DVB receiver? In other words, does it basically perform like a battery operated receiver with a built-in monitor? Also, how accurate/sensitive is the quality meter?

 

[Chewie]

Never mind my question popcorn, Got my answer, read the thread again.
I did order one last night, is not the one your friend order is the other meter in this thread from a company here in the States, free shipping 136.97 dollars.
Regards.
Chewie

 

[Pixl]

Chewie can you put up the link?

 

[PopcornNMore]

Never mind my question popcorn, Got my answer, read the thread again.
I did order one last night, is not the one your friend order is the other meter in this thread from a company here in the States, free shipping 136.97 dollars.
Regards.
Chewie

This is the one I'm thinking about purchasing myself. The link is in the beginning of this thread.

 

[PopcornNMore]

Very interesting. Can you edit and/or change transponders when aiming like you can with a DVB receiver? In other words, does it basically perform like a battery operated receiver with a built-in monitor? Also, how accurate/sensitive is the quality meter?

Yes, you can edit and/or change transponders when aiming. It is basically a battery operated receiver with a built-in monitor.

I don't know how accurate / sensitive the quality meter is, because the meter belongs to my friend who used it himself over the weekend.

 

[Chewie]

Hello PIXL
I order mine form a company on EBAY, I don,t Remember the name, the information is at home, i was just looking in EBAY and found this item # 280634963702, I think they are the same people I order mine from.
check it out.
regards
Chewie

 

[Apprentice]

Just bought one tonight myself. Will be nice to see what is going on easier while on the roof. I don't have good access from the ground to the arc.

I just bought one of those off ebay tonight myself. I went for the 12V unit though. Only a few more dollars.
3.5" Color LCD Satellite Sat Finder Signal Meter TV NIB - eBay (item 170615106639 end time Apr-12-11 04:36:53 PDT)
So I didn't have to haul a tv and reciever around.

 

[Tron]

Might have to check out one of these myself.

One other thing, is the battery pack easily replaceable?