First Strike FS1 Digital Satellite Meter

[dobe]

Any of you guys tried this meter &quot;First Strike FS1 Digital Satellite Meter&quot; <br />
I'm reading all about meters right now to buy a good one and I read lots <br />
of bad stuff about birdog especially about the...

[Bowhunters]

I haven't tried a First Strike or a Bird dog. <br />
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I bought a Acutrac 22 MKII (made by Perfect 10) a few years ago and it's been sweet, very easy to use and sensitive on giving a good lock onto sats. <br />
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[wes block]

I have a first strike finder and I will tell you it is the amazing. Most satellites pre programmed and flawless and easy to use. i got one on ebay brand new for a real good price. Came with...

[roliks]

I receive my first strike FS1 sat meter today and to my dismay the satellite list is missing even after I entered my longitude and latitude of my place. I emailed the dealer and thats what they suggested but still no satellite list.
So Im asking the experts what they can suggest what to do. Thanks

[Bowhunters]

I don't know anything about the FS1 but if there's no way to install an update to get the sat list then I would ask the dealer for a replacement if its that big of an issue to you.

[wes block]

I receive my first strike FS1 sat meter today and to my dismay the satellite list is missing even after I entered my longitude and latitude of my place. I emailed the dealer and thats what they suggested but still no satellite list.
So Im asking the experts what they can suggest what to do. Thanks

when I first got mine I thought the same thing but i was confusing the function where you can program your own with the function of the pre-programmed listings. If you hold the option/local button down for a few seconds it jumps into the pre-programmed satellites.

Not sure if you tried that but I hope it's something as simple as that for you, cause I could not believe how easy and accurate this unit is.

Good luck

[roliks]

Wes you are right, I played with it last night and thats exactly what happened. So now I am glad to know that theres nothing wrong with it. Is your FS1 still working without any trouble?

[wes block]

I'm so glad to hear that you got that going. Such a relief eh! <br />
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Mine is working great. Another amazing thing is that last night when I pulled it out to offer you that suggestion, I hadn't had it...

[roliks]

Thanks wes block for the help, I tried to download the data from their website but I have lots of problems with their requirements on the computer. Have you tried downloading this data and if you did please give me some hints how to do it.

[wes block]

Thanks wes block for the help, I tried to download the data from their website but I have lots of problems with their requirements on the computer. Have you tried downloading this data and if you did please give me some hints how to do it.

Well fortunately I have not had to download or update anything as of yet for the meter, so UNfortunately I am unable to offer any assistance for you regarding that. I will however try and take a look into it for you and see what I am able to find out.

[T_Tronix]

I know this thread is old but was looking for a Sat Finder that also displays the satellite name on an LCD, whats the best affordable one out there and how much it costs?