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Inexpensive satellite meters can speed
up the installation process, but they only
display the signal strength of a satellite.
It is important to understand that signal
strength satellite meters do not indicate if
Install Procedure with a Signal Identification Meter
Connect LNBF and use a data set for standard LNB type LO 10750,
KU, Galaxy 19 97W, Horizontal and Vertical transponders. Peak and
Balance for maximum Signal Quality
(Q)
for G 19. Verify the Signal
Quality averaged above 50% on the Glorystar receiver channels 901,
106 and 113. Perform an OTA update following directions on Page
49 of this guide to update the channel list.
Note:
Birdog meters may have difficulty detecting weaker FSS type
signals and must have the BER setting changed in the main set-up
menu. Change the BER setting to LOG (logarithmic) and the meter
will become much more sensitive to the weaker FSS type satellites.
Professional Installer Tip:
If you are having trouble locating the satellite, remove the Glorystar
standard linear polarity LNBF from the clamp and install a DirecTV
circular polarity LNBF. Locate the DirecTV 101w satellite with your
meter or a DirecTV receiver. Mark the mast and mast clamp with the
101W satellite position. Replace the Glorystar linear polarity LNBF
into the clamp and set the skew. Rotate the dish approximately 6
degrees to the East (1/4” on the mast marking). The dish is now
roughly aimed and will only require fine AZ/EL tuning for optimal
reception of the Galaxy 19 satellite @ orbital slot 97W.
Using Satellite Meters
the dish is aimed at the correct satellite and they will not be useful
for fine tuning the dish aiming or adjusting LNBF skew (rotation).
Signal strength meters must be used along with the satellite receiver
to determine if the dish is aimed at the correct satellite.
A digital identification meter such as a SatBuddy or BirDog will
simplify the installation process. Please consult with the owners
manual for correct operation. We recommend the Super SatBuddy.
