Do I need a satellite finder with this or does the Magic system do this?
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As long as you know the elevation and azimuth of the satellite and have a comppass, the Magic system will help you point the dish at the satellite close enough to get a signal. Once there, you may need to move the dish side-to-side and/or up or down a few degrees to fine tune your reception. My cable box has a built-in feature that helps me do this. If you are a DirectTV customer, go to http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/customer/dishPointer.jsp, type in the zip code of your location and it will tell you the elevation and azimuth to use. Other providers probably provide similar sites.
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Go to DirectTV website: http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/customer/dishPointer.jsp?_requestid=214068Enter the zip code where satellite dish is located and obtain the elevation and azimuth.
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The magic system helps find elevation only. In order to find the satellite for your area, first look up the coordinates by searching the internet for your provider and on there website there should be a page to place your zipcode. This will give you the direction (ie. 235 deg. 27 elev.) to point your dish. So turn on magic system, crank elevation up to (ie. 27 elev.) turn dish to (ie. 235 deg.) and you should be able to fine tune and watch t.v. I hope I have answered your question.
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I have never used a satellite finder with my system (Rm-dm 46 With elevation sensor). The elevation sensor is accurate. I use a compass to set the indicator to as close to North as possible and then rotate the dish back and forth a few degrees until I get a signal. This satellite dish performs great and as advertised, but you cannot get hd with Direct Tv with this dish. Hope this helps.
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A satellite finder helps sometimes, but is not necessary. The elevation read out is very accurate and I use my GPS to tell me my direction (not a compass).
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No finder is required. I just use the tone from the satellite receiver. It only takes about 30 seconds to lock the satellite. It's very easy once you become familiar with the process.
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So the electronic range finder will work. I like the binocular. Works great.
649936
They should come up automatically when the device searches for satellite. My works all over Europe except certain Balkan states like Bosnia that are not available.
694871
If it is a GPS/radio antenna. A normal am/fm antenna will not pick up satellite signals.
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No service agreement required, it works off satellites. Just turn it on, wait for it to find itself and go.
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Doubt that would work since it needs access to the satellites. However there are devices meant for that purpose; most people use them on their kids in order to locate them. They're called GPS Trackers; just Google it.
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You do not need a service. It works with the satellites. Turn it on and give it a few minutes to find the satellites and you will see your coordinates.
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I'm trying to find out the same thing. It's weird. Mine detects stations that are very faint yet misses some of the major ones with strong signals. So how do I get those major stations?!? Hello Creative Labs: You're missing some obvious features, so plus update so you'll really be the best.
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yes, I used it somewhere in Eastern Europe, and it worked well enough. but it took some time to find the area satellites.
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Late response, but it might help someone else. My 360 started losing satellites after being on for just a couple minutes. An external antenna fixed that problem nicely, only cost $11 from Amazon.
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It talks you thru it. I just got a Gamin with no instructions. Just do what it asks. Plug it in the lighter and set up your home address under home. Just practice in the house. It took me maybe an hour to figure it out. You do not have to attach it to your window or anything. It picks up satellite even if it just sits in the center console. Hope this helps.
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I don't know if works with the Prodigy line. I recommend an e-mail to Celestron Tech Support (they have been very responsive to my questions). However, know this about the GPS. It only assists in the initial calibration of the system. In other words you don't have to use the sky align function or punch in your coordinates so it is a slight time saver. Worth the $160+ I paid? No really. But it is fairly accurate.
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Go to your menu and click on longitude,and follow instructions in the manual that I have included here. If you need assistance from there please feel free to call us at 928-373-0193. Sksysearcher Systems, located at 1226 S. 3rd Ave., Yuma, AZ. 85364 Tried attaching the manual but it would not allow it. E-mail me your address and I will E-mail back a copy of it. Ours is skysearcher2@peoplepc.com
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No it does not. It receives its information off the satellites. It can benefit from an internet connection (which can be wireless) for on-demand services, but it is not required for standard satellite service.
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It uses a Gps. I question its accuracy however. But it does contain a lot of interesting information and it will guide you to the planets. . .
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No. All GPS receivers work by receiving the signal directly from the satellites. Al you have to do is turn the unit on and wait a few minutes for it to find the satellites in your area.
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It is not explained. Some one line help google search from others users. It is not for satellites for North America, I found this out after purchase without hacking the item.