TEST-UM CS300 Satellite Signal-Strength Meter

by Test-Um

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches ; 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007NP8P2
• Item model number: CS300
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 20, 2005

Product Description

The Test-um Satellite Signal-Strength Meter is used to maximize a satellite signal between the LNB amplifier and the receiver. It is perfect for installing and setting up direct satellite systems.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too many satellites too little sensitivity, September 5, 2008

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Charles W. Cerny (Richmond, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TEST-UM CS300 Satellite Signal-Strength Meter (Electronics)

I ordered this to help in installing a new 5 LNB DirecTV dish. What I found is that there are apparently so many satellites up there now that I got lots of indications before finding the proper DirecTV location. The sensitivity of the Meter is too wide to be of any use for other than initial location. I could not do the necessary fine tuning in three dimensions other than the old fashioned way using the TV and as a result several of the HD channels do not come in well. Even at the low cost, it really didn't provide enough assistance to justify the purchase.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job as advertised, January 13, 2009

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Ric Corless "Ric C" (Asheville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TEST-UM CS300 Satellite Signal-Strength Meter (Electronics)

This meter could probably be purchased at a more reasonable price, but it does the job. As you peak the dish position, the sensitivity adjustment becomes VERY touchy, going from no indication to full-scale with the slightest tweak of the knob. For those who cannot adjust the dish while staring at a meter, this unit also has an auditory signal (tone) that varies in intensity to indicate progress. The meter dial is lighted, so at a glance you can see relative amplitude of the signal, especially nice if you are outside after dark trying to recover your system from a nasty wind storm!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Srengths of a Strength Meter, December 18, 2008

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J. E. Bedard (Tehachapi, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TEST-UM CS300 Satellite Signal-Strength Meter (Electronics)

The Meter and the transaction went well. Being a homeowner I hated to have Dish come out for a service call simply to reset the Antenna. This meter was low cost and and a good tool to have. It has a built in light so it is easy to read. I just attached an extra cable I had and it worked quickly.