Super BuddyTM Satellite Meter

Product Specs:

THE ADVANTAGES OF SUPER BUDDY
Field Replaceable F Connectors
Calibrated Signal Level
Holds all satellites/transponders
Free downloadable Field Guide software
Locks on identifies geographic-specific WildBlue spot beam based on zip code
Locks on new DISH Network 118.7 and 129 satellites with 8PSK signals
Handles new DIRECTV AT9 KaKu installs
BER (Bit Error Rate, Reed Solomon)
Obtains azimuth, magnetic heading and elevation based on Zip Code
Able to tune to individual transponders
Quick Charge battery
Enter new custom satellites manually using front panel keypad
Durable weatherproof aluminum case with rubber shock guards
Troubleshooting capabilities
Works with both normal and stacked frequency plans
WORKS WITH
DISH Network
DIRECTV
Bell ExpressVu
Tachyon
All Low Ku-band FSS Satellites
DIRECWAY/HughesNet
DTN
Star Band
Star Choice
WildBlue/Telesat
C-band
Custom
FEATURES
Satellite ID by align-to-lock or automatic scan
Positive ID multi-lock
Zip code entry for antenna azimuth and angle settings
Audible signal lock and peak tone
Controls multi-LNBs/Switches with 22kHz DiSEqC
Single function front panel button for ease of use
Cross-pole value display from DIRECWAY modems
Manually enter new satellites via the front panel keypad
Computer interface for future upgrades
MEASUREMENTS
Signal Level with present and peak bargraph
Signal Quality
Carrier/Noise Ratio (dB)
Bit Error Rate (Post-FEC, Reed Solomon)
Voltage supplied by IRD
Current drawn by LNB
SPECS  
Frequency Range 950-2159 mHz
Tuning resolution Individual Transponders
Signal level range -70 to -10 dBm (-21 to +39 dBmV) +39 to +99 dBuV
Signal lock formats DSS, DVB-S, Digicipher 2, Dish 8PSK
Impedance 75 ohm
ONB power 13 VCD for V/R, 18 VDC for H/L, Current limited at 475 mA
Switch control 22 kHz, DiSEqC, DISH Legacy
Battery Rechargeable NiMH 7.2V, 3.0Ah
Run time/Charge 3 hours for a single LNB (depending on current draw)
Univerasl AC charger 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, fast charge then trickle
Vehicle 12 VCD
Computer interface Serial Port (Com 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6)
RF Connector Double-F barrel field replaceable
Size W x H x D 6.8" x 6.4" x 3.2"
Weight 3.45 pounds
Operating temperature 0° to 125° F (-17° C to 51° C)