GTMedia V8 Finder 2 For SAT ID

[Gregroadwarrior]

I have Dish Network and receive signals on a Dish 500. My biggest frustration is pointing the dish with a meter and not knowing what SAT I'm on. My receiver doesn't ID SAT or it takes a long time to register. I bought a GTMedia V8 Finder 2 to point and identify SAT. I set up my GTMedia, but it only receives signal power, but no signal quality. Has anyone configured their Finder to for Dish 62.5, 73.7, 110, 119. I'm very much a novice to technical SAT. Appreciate any assistance.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Dish uses right and left polarities, which the V8 Finder cannot detect.

 

[Gregroadwarrior]

Dish uses right and left polarities, which the V8 Finder cannot detect.

Thanks, that figures.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Thanks, that figures.

If you're interested in picking up free channels ("FTA") with a slightly larger dish, like a 90cm, the finder will work great for those.

 

[Gregroadwarrior]

Dish uses right and left polarities, which the V8 Finder cannot detect.

Can you recommend an inexpensive device that would detect Dish satellites while pointing? It drives me nuts to hit on a satellite with high signal strength and my dish receiver can't recognize it. Thanks for your reply.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Can you recommend an inexpensive device that would detect Dish satellites while pointing?

If you're having trouble with your Dish equipment, why not call Dish? You are not required to point/install your own equipment..

Are you an RV'er? I think the Tailgaters from Dish point themselves. That could be an option..

 

[primestar31]

Can you recommend an inexpensive device that would detect Dish satellites while pointing? It drives me nuts to hit on a satellite with high signal strength and my dish receiver can't recognize it. Thanks for your reply.

Just get one of these, and you'll never have to worry about it again. It'll aim itself automatically: DISH Playmaker Portable Satellite TV Antenna