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    Acutrac III+ readings?

    I have an Acutract III+ w/ the following readings. I'm new to the MPEG4 systems (AU9 & H23's) and I need to verify my signals are ok, primarily the 49.3 reading when the meter's in the KA 103 & KU 110/119 mode. Is this an acceptable level in this meter mode. TIA! Meter Setting KA 99 & KU 101...
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    Newbie Sat Level?

    Got an email from the home owner and they are h23's so according to the thread on h23's no BBC required. So If I pull the diplexers out again and run straight from the dish's integral switch straight into the H23 receiver with the signal levels posted early in this thread using my Acutrac...
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    Newbie Sat Level?

    iwc5893 wrote: AU9. Jimbo wrote: Hmmm. I don't even know what type of receiver they have, I'll post when I figure that out. The Pics on the website aren't distinct enough for me to tell. What's a BBC module? These receivers were installed by the direcTV guys doing the conversion but since...
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    Long cable run from dish

    RG-6 has approximtely 6db of loss per 100' but that loss gets higher as the frequency gets higher so RG-11 woul dbe much better but you then need RG-11 connectors and a crimper to make your terminations. The amplifier you listed prior sounds pretty good and compensates for tilt (higher...
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    Newbie Sat Level?

    I haven't touched a dish in years but since the local directv guys doing the 5lnb mpeg changeover wouldn't install the dish (just dropped it off with the homeowners) I was recruited to do the install since I do their AV. I have an AcutracIII+ meter with the following levels: Meter Setting...