Recent content by patmsb

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    Aiming 1000.2 Tips?

    I use the Super Buddy and I find it very easy to setup the new Dish 1000.2 because this meter can handle the power req. to connect straight to it. This meter was defently worth it's cost. (around $700.00 ) Good luck!
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    Low signal on 119 tp#5 (Local channels.)

    Santa Barbara, CA. 93111
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    Question for installers...

    The Best Digital Satellite Meter. I just purchased the "Super Buddy" and I have to say it's the meter I've been looking for a long time. My other satellite meter's can't even touch this one for setting up the alignment on the new and old dish setups. Although it was a $731.00 investment...
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    Low signal on 119 tp#5 (Local channels.)

    I have two customer's that have been having this problem. I also checked the system we have at the shop and it's low too. I checked his signal and it's about 68% on TP#5 so I tried to re-tune his dish to get about 70% - 72%. The one customer also states that when night time comes the...
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    Directv mast

    The Direct TV phase III dish j-pipe is great because it allows you to adjust it for perfect level for your dish. It's just a little difficult getting the feeds (4-quad cables.) through the bottom because of there special setup for the adjustment of the j-pipe. Just make sure everything is...
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    Signal strength on 129?

    I was in Ojai, CA. today installing a 811 rec. w/DPP Twin, DP duel and had no line of sight for the 61.5 satellite. :( Well, I thought I would try the 129 sat. for the Voom programing. I alighned the Dish 500 with the DP duel with the following settings. Az. Just right of the Echo...