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      Model Dual Buddy™
      Satellite Meter
      [ Dual Buddy ]
      Model Dual Buddy™
      Satellite Signal Peaking Meter
      $249
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      What makes the Dual Buddy™ better than the competition?

    • Heavy Duty Field Replaceable F-connectors that you can swap out with one 7/16" wrench
    • Durable Rubber Shock-Absorbing case with carabiner clip - longer lasting than neoprene cases
    • Weather-resistant tough aluminum extrusion enclosure with rubber gaskets vs. cheap plastic enclosure of competition
    • High Current Limit Level of 600mA that allows it to work with the Dish Pro Plus and Dish 1000.2
    • Loud audible tone
    • Internal Rechargeable 12 cell NiMH 300 mAh Battery
    • Ability to see battery level remaining
    • Bright LED display, easily viewable in direct sunlight

      • Features

    • Dual satellite signal strength measurements - can view and align two satellites at one time
    • NEW! Improved Heavy-Duty Field Replaceable F-Connectors (easy change with one 7/16" wrench)
    • 22 KHz tone mode to control multiswitches and multi-LNB dishes
    • Bright LED display, easy to read even in direct sunlight
    • Strong audible tone
    • Internal rechargeable NiMH battery
    • Able to power LNB from internal battery or IRD
    • Rugged, compact, weather resistant design
    • Includes DC Cigaretter Lighter Charger, AC Wall Charger
    • Short circuit protection
    • Switches 22KHz On/Off
    • High Current Limit Level of 600mA that allows it to work with the Dish Pro Plus and Dish 1000.2
    • 950-2150 input frequency
    • Tests Coax Cable Runs
    • Selectable Audio On/Off
    • Able to check IRD Set Top Box Receiver Voltage, LNB current amps
    • Works with all LNBs
    • Able to align antenna quickly and reliably without the receiver

      • Measurements

    • Signal strength (RF energy 950 to 2150 MHz)
    • LNB current draw (mA)
    • Voltage supplied by the IRD set top box
    • Internal battery voltage

      • Specifications

    • Frequency range
      		•  950 to 2150 MHz
    • Impedance
      		•  75 Ω
    • Measurable input level
      		•  -48 to -8 dBm total power
      -60 to -20 dBm per transponder
    • Insertion loss
      		•  6 dB (950 to 1450 MHz)
      11 dB (1450 to 2150 MHz)
    • Size (H x W x D)
      		•  6.5" x 2.7" x 1.1", 1.0 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 (field replaceable)
          • 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
            		•  Current limited at 600 mA
          • Internal Battery Pack
            		•  Rechargeable 12 cell NiMH 300 mAh, 12-16 V nominal, automatic shutoff, 1.8 hours typical use per charge.
          • 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 A)
            • LNB Supply Voltage
            		 10 to 20 volts (each LED segment is 1V, above 9V)

            Standard Accessories

          • Heavy duty rubber case with carabiner
          • Wall transformer for charging battery, 120V or 240V
          • Operator's Instructions
          • Automobile cigarette-lighter adapter battery charger

            • Optional Accessories

          • Blue Bunny Voltage Step-Up - for use with WildBlue & Telesat/Anikast/Xplornet

            • Additional Resources
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            Compare the Dual Buddy with the Sat Buddy 2 and Sat Buddy
            Dual Buddy Operation Sheet
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            Specifications subject to change without notice.

             
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