Using dish receiver to identify birds

[swampthang7]

I currently use a dish receiver to identify and key in on satellites:it identifies each bird(dish or not)and gtells signal strength.Is there a meter on the market that can do this? :roll:

thanx,swampthang7

[dtsexpert]

Yes, Sadoun has them. Check out the link below:
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Order/Meters.htm
Item 1 and 2.
Michael

Originally Posted by swampthang7

I currently use a dish receiver to identify and key in on satellites:it identifies each bird(dish or not)and gtells signal strength.Is there a meter on the market that can do this? :roll:

thanx,swampthang7

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by swampthang7

I currently use a dish receiver to identify and key in on satellites:it identifies each bird(dish or not)and gtells signal strength.

That's interesting. What birds can it identify other than DishNetwork and Bell ExpressVu ?

kat

[swampthang7]

I picked up DTV and SatMex...going to play around with an install today and report back with a list for you.swamp.

[bobkat]

That's cool. I always thought that a DishNetwork receiver could only identify an EchoStar satellite. :?

kat

[dtsexpert]

This is the first time I hear that DishNet receiver can identify sats. DishNet receivers are programed at fixed SR (20000 and 26000). The transponder map is pre-programed as well. Unless the feed happens to match the one of the DN freq and SR exactly, then DN receiver can get lock.
Also, DirectTv is not DVB compliant, so I doubt that DN receiver can get lock on DirectTV.
Michael

Originally Posted by swampthang7

I picked up DTV and SatMex...going to play around with an install today and report back with a list for you.swamp.

[swampthang7]

kat;...ok,this is an older model receiver. we got galaxy and DTV plus nimiq 1 and 2 and all echostar playing around.Second install job ;the guy had a residential 15 amp outlet outside...plugged in the dropcord(with surge strip,receiver,and tv hooked up);BAM!!! dumbarse electrician had it wired 220(not on a dedicated outlet receptacle!).gotta go do some soldering.bummer.cheers,swamp.Thanx to all who responded.

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by swampthang7

BAM!!! dumbarse electrician had it wired 220(not on a dedicated outlet receptacle!).gotta go do some soldering.bummer..

:shock: :shock: :shock: Yikes !!! That's not a good thang ... :?

kat

[iMax]

I have an ol' 4500 receiver and it does the same. I used to watch Sky Vista on it...

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by iMax

I have an ol' 4500 receiver and it does the same. I used to watch Sky Vista on it...

Hmmm.... I beat all you guys -- I have a really old model 4000 ExpressVu prototype unit. I should play around and see what birds that beast will identify. :shock:

kat

[swampthang7]

Kat;...let us know what you find,got a line on 2 more old receivers(freebies) and gonna try them too.tia,swamp. 8)