• Preset Global Satellite Data Bank

Specifications of the First Strike FS1 Satellite Finder Meter

• Input Frequency Range: 950~2150MHz
• Signal field intensity range: 30dBuV-105dBuV
• Measurement Unit: dBmV; dBµV; dBm
• Measurement Accuracy: ±1.5dB
• Input Resistance: 75 ohm
• Symbol Rate: 2Msps-45Msps 
• Connector: F type
• Measurement type: signal strength; bit error rate; S/N
• QPSK switch: automatic identification 
• 22K control: supported
• Audio-output: Speaker
• Display: Code segment wide-temperature LCD
• Memory content: 300 reserved locations for global satellite channels; 100 user-defined channels
• LNB Power Supply: 13V, 18V, <500mA

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What accessories come with my meter?

• 1 - Universal AC adapter for charging your meter using household power
  1 - Car charger for charging your meter in your vehicle
  2 - Replaceable F connectors
  1 - Neck Strap
  1 - USB Cable for upgrading to new software
  1 - User manual
  1 - Li-ion battery for powering your meter  (installed in the meter)
  1 - "Rough Neck" protector (attached to your meter)

• You will get a users manual with your new meter.  
  It's also posted here on line. It's a PDF file so you can view it, print it, or even save it to your computer.  See the User Manual here.

• Yes, the meter has a global database which is pre-installed in the meter.  Global database allows for up to 300 satellites.  Meter also allows for 100 user entered satellites.
• The screen looks scratched
• The meter screen has a protective film on it to protect it during manufacturing and packing.  Once you remove the film the screen will be very clear.  

• Yes, simply type in "9876" immediately after the meter is powered on and booted up.  In 5 seconds or less the meter will turn off and on restart and will be reset to factory default.  
  PLEASE NOTE:  All saved and modified information will be lost.  

• NO, your meter will restart and work as normal.  You do not need to enter any secret codes to make it work.  

• Our meter has a unique feature that allows the satellite receiver to power the meter in case the battery is low.  Have you ever been on a install job and your meter needs charging?  Well, we've covered that for you.  Simple loop through the satellite receiver and the satellite receiver will power the meter allowing you to finish your install.

• You can find Longitude and Latitude down the border of most road maps.  There are lots of websites that can give you the information.  There are also several software programs that will calculate it for you.  The best way is to simply go to our Satellite Locaterpage.  Put in your location and the satellite you are looking for.  ALL the needed information will show up at the bottom of the map.  Depending on your connection speed it might take a few seconds to load.

• Enter your Longitude and Latitude.   The meter will show the satellites viewable from your location.  The best way to find your Longitude and Latitude is to go to our Satellite Locaterpage.

• First using the "Option/Local" key, move the cursor to the channel number zone.  Make sure the measurement zone is blank.  If it is not, press any number key to quit the measurement mode.  Then hold the "0" key for 3 seconds and the cursor will move to the longitude and latitude setting zone.  Use the "Option/Local" key to move between "LONG" and "LAT" and the number key to enter the correct numbers.  Use the arrow keys to move between the numbers.  Change the "E" or "W" on "LONG" by pressing the "0" key.  Change the "N" or "S" on the "LAT" by pressing the "0" key.

• Hold the "Option/Local" key unit the meter shows you are in the Global list.  Use the arrow keys to select the satellite you want.  Press the "Load/dB" key and that satellite will be loaded to the user list.

• One very good reason is that you don't have to search through a hundred or more satellites each time to find the one you want.  Think of the User list as your Favorites list.  Store the satellites you commonly use there for easy access.  

• 13 on the meter is Vertical (or RH if you are using circular)
  18 on the meter is Horizontal (or LH if you are using circular)

• Yes, when you connect to a LNBF the meter will detect amplified noise from the LNBF and it will show signal strength.  This is a good indicator that the LNBF is in working condition.

• Yes, it is extremely faster than most meters.  This means you can swing your dish faster while trying to find signal.  This makes dish alignment much easier and much faster.

• Yes.  It's a simple operation explained in the user’s manual marked 4.6.  
  In the default channel plan mode, select the desired satellite.  Press the "Load" key.  "SAVE" will be displayed in the lower right of the display.  The information has been copied to the User channel plan where you can now modify it.  The original information is still in the default channel plan.

• The FS1 is made for MPEG2 signals but has the ability to detect other signals.  See the chart below.

·         MPEG2 SD        Signal / Quality / Lock

·         MPEG2 HD        Signal / Quality / Lock

·         MPEG4 SD        Signal / Quality

·         MPEG4 HD        Signal / Quality

·         DVB-S2             Signal / Quality

·         Digicipher          Signal / Quality

·          Digicipher 8psk  Signal / Quality 

Global Satellite List Information for the First Strike FS1