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    Using a Signal Strength Meter

    I had to go brush up on my basic electricity, but that REALLY DID help. Thanks. Not making any changes (other than finetuning my dish aim), but trying to understand the info this meter is presetning to me. Thanks. Some very knowledgeable and helpful people in this group :bow
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    Using a Signal Strength Meter

    Thanks, Simon. So are you saying that a high (relative) current flow is a sign of problems?
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    Using a Signal Strength Meter

    Ah! Thanks. My faith is restored :) I apologize for assuming the worst, and thanks for the reply.
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    Using a Signal Strength Meter

    MY THANKS to the two previous post. My apolpgies if this question is "Electricity 101", but ain't that what the forum is for? BTW, I do have the manual. It tells you how to hook up the meter and what you will see, but assumes the user will have knowledge to understand the infomation...
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    Using a Signal Strength Meter

    Korsjs, thanks for the warm welcome. Now how 'bout an explanantion. Of course if this area is only for satelliet and electrical geeks, and dumb questions by the unititiated aren't allowed, then tell me that also.
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    Using a Signal Strength Meter

    Is this question too hard? Not phrased properly to make any sense? To specific to this meter? I'm starting to feel un-loved.
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    information on how satellite works?

    Try this pdf: http://satusers.go.ro/sat_tutorial.pdf
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    type of multi switch

    You can run 4 feeds off your Phase III antenna (I assume that's what you have) direct to 4 locations. The TiVO's will need two feeds each to get the full features. Beyond that, you'll need the multiswitch. You'll need a 5x8 multiswitch such as this one...
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    Satellite Setup Opinions ...

    I have a home with structured wiring into a central hub as well. The two coax at each location can be used for whatever you want. Are you really going to need two SAT feeds at each TV location? You'll need two receivers (or a recevier with two inputs like a Tivo box) as well. Are all your...
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    Using a Signal Strength Meter

    All: Maybe a professional installer or knowledgeable person can answer this for me. I purchased an Acutrac 22Pro meter (second hand from a friend for $90). The instructions that come with it tell you how to use it, but not necessarily what the readings mean. Signal strength is straight...