GT Media V8 new version and ceiling 85% quality

[Talkhadov]

Found that the device above 85% of the quality does not catch on antennas of any diameter.
Compared with another device, where one and the same transponders, depending on the diameter of the antenna show a higher signal.

Correct this bug, because it is not possible to configure the antenna with this limitation ....

[juan_vale]

The V8 and almost all STBs will not give good results when trying to tune your antenna with a strong signal, the AGC (automatic gain control) takes over and gives a flat response to signal changes. Most people use a strong transponder to find the satellite and then use a weak transponder (Q = 50-60) to fine tune the antenna. I don't think it is a problem with the V8.

[Talkhadov]

It is not comfortable. On other devices, this is not the case.
There, any transponder can be configured to a maximum of up to 95-100%

[Feralkiwi]

The reported signal levels on the finder are low compared with other units.

The signal reported is relative in the unit to other TP's.
For the final signal tuning I use the video signal itself to get the best dish alignment.
If you do want to use the level, choose a weaker TP on the same satellite.

Owen

[Talkhadov]

I need to configure 31.5e, there are only strong transponders. The satellite is needed to configure the polar antenna. As far as the emphasis goes at 85%, I don’t understand how hollow the zero southern satellite is tuned.
Therefore, correct this matter and increase the readings of the device to the maximum value please.

[wildboys]

This is a very nice sat finder.

[bsonlyone]

Dbs parameters Message non lu mar. mars 17, 2020 5:11 pm good afternoon what is the possibility of putting the parameters in Dbs on the screen of the gt media v8 meter. why it is a very important parameter for professional installers. and another problem is the limit of the quality bar at 85% becaus...

[Jason]

@bsonlyone
Professional installer will use professional equipment.
Professional meter cost more than £1000 (some can be more than £3000). This meter cost only £60
This is hobby device for hobby price. You want £1000 functions for £60 price?

@Talkhadov
I agree that it should show more than 85%. Hopefully they will fix this soon.
Until it is fixed maybe you can try to tape something in front of the LNB to reduce the signal strength?

[tony1]

so true my old satfinder battery cost more than this gtmedia finder