Need Satelite Finder

[JMG]

Can someone recommend a good satelite signal finder for DishTV.
I seem to have lots of trouble finding a signal.
jmg

[SlickWillie]

Bird Dog There is also another brand that has a TV built in. Perhaps someone else knows the brand. I have used a Bird Dog quite a bit. It will identify the satellites, but of course it is a bit pricey.

[JimF]

I bought one and now find it was a total waste of money, we just call up the signal strength screen on the tv and the wife sits inside and me outside with our cell phones, we hunt and set. Normal set up is less than 5 minutes.

[49merc]

I just use wireless earphones and after adjusting my basic settings to the area I listen for the tone as I move it around a little. A lot of the times I am almost dead on and it takes a couple of minutes. If I'm in trees sometimes it will take a little longer to get both sats.
Bob

[jjackflash]

I installed a TV in the basement and just swivel it around,watching the signal strength when I am looking for the satellites. Works great and takes no longer than 5 minutes or less!

[ols1932]

Radio Shack sells a satellite finder for about $30 which I've used extensively. I fine tune the signal in using this finder.

Orv

[Waynem]

I use the Wineguard(sp), but I like the idea of using the TV signal strength with DW on the cell phone. When it's raining, switch positions. her outside.

[simonsrf]

We use the Align-A-Sight when we are in the trees. When just out in the open we use the much cheaper Satellite Finder.

BTW, we use Dish Network, and know that Direct is much easier to site. Most Direct users don't need any type of satellite finder.

Will, is $500 the going price? We thought we were extravagant when we bought the Align-A Sight!

[Delaine and Lindy]

As others have said using the TV and the menue button on the Direct-Tv remote is about the best way to find the signal. I have used the signal finders and the only problem is they will pick up any sattelite signal. I also have a Birdog signal which work great, however its very pricey. I wish now that I hadn't paid the price. Good Luck. GBY....

[Waynem]

Gee Robbie, for $155.00 I hope it looks at the stars at night!!!!

[SlickWillie]

quote:Originally posted by simonsrf

We use the Align-A-Sight when we are in the trees. When just out in the open we use the much cheaper Satellite Finder.

BTW, we use Dish Network, and know that Direct is much easier to site. Most Direct users don't need any type of satellite finder.

Will, is $500 the going price? We thought we were extravagant when we bought the Align-A Sight!

You can occasionally catch one one Ebay for less. I used one my son has for some time. The software can be updated as satellites are added in orbit. If traveling a lot, I might invest in one myself. However, no more that we move, I have been using one called "Satellite Buddy". Works good, except it can put you on the wrong satellite.

[simonsrf]

Wayne,

The Align-a-Site was the result of a weak moment after trying unsuccessfully several times to get connected to the Dish Network and our HughesNet internet dish. We bought that little item the second week of fulltimng, and it is probably the least used high-priced item we carry.

On the bright side, after getting a little bit smarter, we no longer have the HugesNet or that cumbersome satellite dish and tripod, but I still use the Align-a-Site once in a while when we are in the trees, it makes the difference between being able to get the signal and not getting it. We have also used it for picking a camping spot before setting up the dish.......our brains are still growing, and we are STILL able to learn from our mistakes.

[kerry]

Before I had HD, I used a cheap signal finder meter. After I got the HD set up, I found myself trying to peak everything on the the wrong satelite. I bought a Bird Dog, a little pricey, but it does identify the satelite, and does make the three way alignment easier. Kerry