signaloc-pro

Kisa · #1 (**permalink**) 04-16-2004, 08:13 PM

A few days ago I bought a signaloc meter and I was surprised that there is no data for nimiq1 and nimiq2. I went to meter support website (www.lacunasystems.co.uk). I downloaded and put it my meter info for America but still same, no nimiq's. Only telstar 11 which is on 91west. How can I get data for nimiq's for my meter.

thank you
kisa

bobkat · #2 (**permalink**) 04-16-2004, 08:29 PM

I think the only way is to contact the manufacturer. I don't know of any other way to download the data for Nimiq 91 and Nimiq 82.

:?

kat

peterjanet · #3 (**permalink**) 06-01-2004, 11:03 PM

they do have the 91 & 82 on the new soft they just released.

avex_vu · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2004, 12:45 AM

Does 91 and 82 work? I am interested in buying a meter that works.

avex_vu · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2004, 02:57 AM

ok i got the signaloc-pro
amc4 and others work. i mostly install t5, and amc4 for inxworld my birddog dont pick it up even though i updated the machine. otherwise signaloc pro works on all my dishes , dtv, superdish, 61 and the regulars .. accept 91.. 82 works fine.. at least i can pick up one.

i cant rely on nextel's to relay back and forth.. i need to install it quick so i can get to the next install. i love my signaloc pro

you should get one to kat

bobkat · #6 (**permalink**) 08-14-2004, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by avex_vu

ok i got the signaloc-pro
amc4 and others work. i mostly install t5, and amc4 for inxworld my birddog dont pick it up even though i updated the machine. otherwise signaloc pro works on all my dishes , dtv, superdish, 61 and the regulars .. accept 91.. 82 works fine.. at least i can pick up one.

i cant rely on nextel's to relay back and forth.. i need to install it quick so i can get to the next install. i love my signaloc pro

you should get one to kat

Yeah, I might have to because the Birdog can't use universal LNBs and supposedly the Signaloc can -- so I will probably be getting a Signaloc. I still can't figure out why you could not lock onto Nimiq 91 and 82 using the same file I am using. What version of firmware is in your Birdog? Maybe that has something to do with it. My version (for the second Birdog which uses same file I sent you) is 2.50

kat

avex_vu · #7 (**permalink**) 08-14-2004, 10:19 AM

i have 2.20 soooo buggy. i wonder if i havewarranty to repair this thing.

bobkat · #8 (**permalink**) 08-14-2004, 10:27 AM

I wonder. You could ask Sadoun how to get a newer version of firmware. My old Birdog uses 2.01us and the newer one uses 2.50us. Guess I was just lucky not to get 2.20us if it is buggy like you say.

kat

Sadoun · #9 (**permalink**) 08-15-2004, 01:34 AM

Hi All

We will be getting our own brand name meter in a few weeks. It is called the SatHawk 3000 digital meter. It is exactly as the SignalocPro (comes from the same factory), but the SatHawk will have improved battery performance, latest firmware, and yellow color case. We are working with the factory to add new features and so forth. We will also have more control of the software updates, etc.

The website for the new meter is www.sathawk.tv

mikeockisitchy · #10 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 03:39 PM

I am looking at this SIgnaloc-pro, is it really worth the money? and again it works on all satellites?

bobkat · #11 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeockisitchy

I am looking at this SIgnaloc-pro, is it really worth the money? and again it works on all satellites?

Either the Signaloc or the Birdog is well worth it if you do lots of installs. The satellites it locks onto depends on the software you download into it (except for a few known issues with the Birdog).

BTW -- nice nick !!! If its itchy then scratch it... LMAO

:lol: :lol:

kat

avex_vu · #12 (**permalink**) 08-25-2004, 02:16 AM

Ive tried mostly the FSS and DSS signals works fine for me. except 91 is on echo61.5 and 148 but if you know the directions it works. make sure you have a compass ready. ive done alot of motor jobs recently and use amc5 79degrees and it picked up right away. i havent tried sbs6 it wasn't on the america file. but the dss signals works.

avex_vu · #13 (**permalink**) 08-25-2004, 02:18 AM

I have both the Birddog ver 2.20 and signaloc-pro i perfer the signaloc-pro, birddog as backup and my analog channelmaster incase both are gone. lol always make sure you have a compass ready.

mikeockisitchy · #14 (**permalink**) 08-28-2004, 05:19 PM

I bought the unit, works great, although it doesn't seem to get any picture quality on Nimiq 91 or Nimiq 82 I have read about some issue's with the Nimiq satellites.

bobkat · #15 (**permalink**) 08-28-2004, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeockisitchy

I bought the unit, works great, although it doesn't seem to get any picture quality on Nimiq 91 or Nimiq 82 I have read about some issue's with the Nimiq satellites.

You mean it can't find Nimiq 91 or 82? Tell us what it does or doesn't do.

kat

mikeockisitchy · #16 (**permalink**) 08-29-2004, 01:43 PM

It finds the satellite but I don't believe it locks onto the siganl.

bobkat · #17 (**permalink**) 08-29-2004, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeockisitchy

It finds the satellite but I don't believe it locks onto the siganl.

Well, if it works like a Birdog does then by finding the signal it has locked onto it. Then you go into another screen and tweak the dish for maximum signal. I have never worked with a SignaLoc but I suspect it works pretty much the same way.