New Guy

[eastern_hunter]

Just received a GTMEDIA Finder V8. First need is to properly point to a DirecTV connection. Seems likely that is not quite aligned to satellite 103.

I find no English language Youtube videos that walk through the basics of using the device. Is there a source of tutorial information?

TY

Mike

[lhanckes]

same problem exist in july 2021, im having basic problems & having no luck, purchased new v8x & living rural i do not have access to a translator, regretting purchase!

[Feralkiwi]

To find a satellite first look at web sites like dishpointer dot com.
These will help you align your dish in the correct direction and angle for the satellite your need.

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https://www.dishpointer.com/

You can also find the correct skew, the rotation of the LNB for your location and the satellite.

After that select a transponder, TP and very slowly move the dish a little until you see a signal level.
You can look at sites like lyngsat dot com to see what TP you should see.
The signal level / quality is slow to react on the finder.
I use a tone type finder in the LNB cable to find a satellite and then use the V8 Finder-meter to fine tune.

Good luck

Owen