Bright LED display, visible even in bright sunlight
Strong audible aligning tone
Internal rechargeable battery
Powers LNB from internal battery or set top IRD
Rugged metal enclosure
Economical and easy to use
Includes: wall charger and car charger
Description
The Sat Buddy is a satellite signal meter that measures relative RF signal strength when connected to a dish antenna. It's great for aligning a dish antenna to receive maximum signal strength, and for verifying signal presence within the in-house cabling network. The compact weather resistant design will stand tough for years of dependable service.
Applications
Single family installations
Multiple dwelling unit system installations and alignments
WALL CHARGER For SatBuddy, SatBuddy2, & Dual Buddy
$16.00
Specifications
Frequency range
950 to 2150 MHz
Impedance
75Ω
Measurable input level
-48 to -8 dBm total power -60 to -20 dBm per transponder
Insertion loss
3 dB (950 to 1450 MHz) 8 dB (1450 to 2150 MHz)
Size (H x W x D)
6.5" x 2.7" x 1.1", 1.5 lbs (16.5cm) x (6.9cm) x (2.8cm), 700g
Temperature range
0°F to 125°F (-17°C to +50°C)
Connectors
Type F female
Power
Uses IRD power when connected, otherwise uses internal battery. IRD voltage loss through the SAT Buddy is 1.3 V. Current consumed by the SAT Buddy is 90 mA.
LNB Power from Sat Buddy
Uses internal battery voltage 12 to 16 V, current limited to 400 mA. Able to continuously power a typical LNB (100 to 130 mA) for 1.8 hours.
Battery
Internal rechargeable 12 cell (1.2 V, 2/3 AA NiCd) 320 mAh, 14.4 V nominal. Automatic shut off when battery voltage drops to 12.0 volts.
Battery Charge Time
±10 hours from wall charger
Wall Charger Output
12 VDC, 200 mA, center pin positive, 2.1mm I.D.
Signal Measure Mode
Signal Level Display: Bargraph LEDs left row x 10, right row x 1 Audible Tone: Dual beep rate with solid tone at peak
Current/Voltage Mode
LNB Current Draw: 0 to 500 mA (each LED segment is 50 mA) LNB Supply Voltage: 10 to 20 volts (each LED segment is 1V, above 9V)
Standard Accessories
Padded carrying case with belt clip, Wall transformer for charging battery, 120V or 240V, Automobile cigarette-lighter adapter battery charger
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