Using a FS-1 sat finder with Dish Network

[remoandiris]

Is the First Strike FS-1 Sat Finder compatible with Dish Network 1000.2 running a Hopper 3?  Looking for something I can get new and ready to go.  All the Super Buddys I have found on eBay need something (new battery, software updates, etc) before they are usable.

[WeBeFulltimers]

We have been full time for over 7 years and I have never had a need for a sat finder.  I am using a 1000.2 and it is currently feeding a Hopper3 and is mounted to a surveyor's tripod using the mounting kit (mount/scale/compass) purchased from tv4rv.com. I use SatFinderLite app (free) to look at sats to make sure no obstruction. Normally takes 10-15 minutes to set up.

 

[remoandiris]

Thanks.  I was going to use that method and see how things worked out, but opted to buy a used Super Buddy instead.  Just got it home.  If it turns out I don't need it, I'm pretty sure I can get my money back on it.  The seller accepted a reasonable offer.

So didn't even look at an FS-1 in person.

[Mark and Dale Bruss]

I can attest that the FS-1 is not compatible with the Hopper 3 Hybrid LNBF.  The FS-1 was great until the Hopper 3 came along.

After a lot of research, I found the only certified meter for the Hybrid LNBF was the Supper Buddy 29 and follow on Applied Instrument  products.  While pricey, it does a fabulous job of aligning dishes.

I bought a used one and had the factory change the battery and the faceplate.  My investment was well less than a new X3.

I know that people claim that they can aim a dish using a smartphone display.  But since there is no physical relationship with the dish, the apps are good for insuring there is a clear view for the dish.  Nothing keeps you from locking on the wrong satellite in the 19 degree spread.

With the Super Buddy, you get a quick lock and the satellite is identified.  Best investment after the Trav'ler for Dish. Yes, we have a Trav'ler and use the Super Buddy because we use the EA satellites when in the east and use the ground tripod for that.

 

[hemsteadc]

No beeps?  DTV put theirs back.

[Mark and Dale Bruss]

46 minutes ago, hemsteadc said:

No beeps?  DTV put theirs back.

What is this relative to?

[hemsteadc]

On 3/30/2018 at 7:57 AM, Mark and Dale Bruss said:

What is this relative to?

The subject, aiming.

[Mark and Dale Bruss]

Are you talking about audio indicators for signal strength.  If you are you sure weren't clear.

If that is how you aim a dish, then you live a lucky life. I have set up 200' from the RV and the sound doesn't carry very well at that distance.

[hemsteadc]

On 4/2/2018 at 1:12 PM, Mark and Dale Bruss said:

Are you talking about audio indicators for signal strength.  If you are you sure weren't clear.

If that is how you aim a dish, then you live a lucky life. I have set up 200' from the RV and the sound doesn't carry very well at that distance.

Lucky? I have never had to set up that far away.  I was very happy when DTV put the beeps back in their HD receivers.  Using a camera or a meter was workable, but just another PITA.