Maxpeak SAM sensitivity issues.

T1154

I have a Maxpeak SAM which I find somewhat insensitive eg poor response to signals from Atlantic Bird 3,Has anyone else had a similar experience ?
T1154

rolfw

That satellite should be very strong in your area and any meter should show strong signal readings, particularly the super beam, what do you mean by poor response?

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T1154

Agreed , and when I have it aligned on my motorised dish the Signal level indications on the STB are good. But on the SAM it is difficult even to get a response. Yet on ASTRA's 1 &2 and HB the indicated levels peak at 100% .The integrated power o/p on the later satellites are of course high,compared to AB3 ,since there are many more transponders on each of them than on AB3 . Perhaps thats the reason? T1154

rolfw

If these meters work on preset transponder frequencies, make sure that it is using a valid frequency for the wide or super beam.

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