remoandiris Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Is the SWM Compatible SatLook Lite a good tool for dialing in a 1000.2 sat dish? Or should I just bite the bullet and get a Sat Buddy (or Super Buddy)? http://www.tv4rv.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 There are no "hybrid" LNBFs in the SatLook Lite's transponder list. However, even if there were, this is a pricey meter. So I'd look for a used SatBuddy first. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 I queried the vendor and was told I need to lock onto a specific transponder for the area I'm in. If this isn't a good tool for that, I'll keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 X2 on Super Buddy. The Hybrid LNBF is in the setup list and locks right in. Costs a bit but the Super Buddy works. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks. Just to be clear, it is the "Super" Buddy, NOT the "Sat" Buddy, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 For me Super Buddy 29 from Applied Instruments Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks. Just to be clear, it is the "Super" Buddy, NOT the "Sat" Buddy, right? The "Sat Buddy" is this guy. I used to use one. OK meter but really not up to DISH triple LNBs and Hybrid LNBFs. You're looking for either the Super Buddy or Super Buddy 29 -- both are essentially the same except the Super Buddy 29 has an internal 21/29 volt meter for DirecTV SWM dishes & WildBlue/Telesat/Xplornet TRIAs. For DISH either works just fine. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Tom, does the Super Buddy lock on the Dish eastern arc sats? Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Tom, does the Super Buddy lock on the Dish eastern arc sats? Yes, and then some. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Yes, and then some. That's good then, I'll start watching for a good deal on a used one. Thanks! Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Thanks guys. "Good deal" is a relative term. On eBay, used these are anywhere from ~$325 - > $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Well you could buy a new one for about $950. I have a First Strike FS1, a very good meter with satellite identification for positive aiming. Unfortunately, it didn't work with the Hybrid DPH LNBF assembly. I normally use the Winegard Trav'ler and let it do the aiming. But with the change in Dish channel allotments where the duplicate SD Local channels are being removed from the Western Arc, using the ground tripod became a necessity again when we traveling the East. After spending many hours try to aim with the FS1 and also my older Accutrac 22 Pro, it became obvious that a meter that was knowledgeable about the Hybrid DPH LNBF. I spend many hours searching for a meter in the $200 range and found no one would say definitely that they work with Hybrid DPH. The Super Buddy is mentioned in the release documents for the Hopper 3 and it clearly had the Hybrid DPH is its options list. The Hybrid DPH LNBF is a really different creature and all the old meters are just out of the game. And if you think you can just use the Hopper 3 as the tuning meter, be ready for a switch check that can run 20 minutes before it tells you it cannot find any satellite. And there is no meter function until a satellite is found. I could not have a Hopper 3 but there are so many advantages to it, I spent the money for a Super Buddy so setting up the tripod wouldn't be an afternoon/late evening project any more. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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