In this post, I shall be drawing specification and performance comparisons betweenSatlink WS-6916 DVB-S/S2 and Freesat V8 HD sat-finders. Without equivocation, these two are currently the most popular all-in-one Satfinder/meter. Let’s proceed to stage the Satlink HD SatFinder vs Freesat HD Sat Finder comparison combat
Introduction
Satellite TV dish installation has gotten way easier compared to how it used to be. Nowadays, anyone with zero knowledge of how satellite tv works can read a guide or watch a video to learn about satellite Tv installation. All thanks to Sat-tracker/Sat-Finders for making things easier and faster.
Both professionals and noobs in the satellite dish installation need a good and versatile satellite finder/tracker. For the professionals, it will make their work easier and speedier. As for the noobs, they would have a less strenuous experience moving forward learning how to track a dish. It is also very important to buy a satellite finder What supports HD/MPEG-4 codec. Obviously, we are gradually moving away from s2/mpeg-2 coded channels.
With time, suppliers will stop producing MPEG-2 only sat-finders and focus fully ones that can also track HD channels. Here, I present to you two All-In-One/Standalone satellite TV finders that can be used to nail HD channels(these sat finders is also backwards-compatible with MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 channels).
Suffice to say that we have other cheaper Satellite finders that can outperform the ones listed here. Unfortunately, these new ones are Bluetooth sat-finders and they rely on your phones to function. Examples of modern Bluetooth sat-finders are “hellobox B1 and smart S2”. The two great satellite finders under review are; Freesat V8 and satlink WS-6916. The superior choice is definitely the satlink but the v8 simply does almost what 6916 is capable of doing. Let us see how the to go head to head. These two very useful tools share so many things in common like HD channels tracking capabilities, backwards-compatibility, LCD screen and so on.
Must Read: What is a satellite finder and how helpful is it to satellite TV installers
Satlink HD SatFinder vs Freesat HD Sat Finder: The Specifications
Freesat V8 Digital Satellite TV Finder & Meter HD DVB-S2 FTA with 3.5′ LCD
Freesat V8 Satellite TV Finder Product Description
Package
1* Digital satellite meter
1* User’S manual
1* AV cable
1* Car charger cable
1* Adaptor
1* Carrying bag 8.strap of carrying bag
Feature:
Product Size 95*155*45 MM
Weight (1 set) 0.5 Kg (N.W.)/0.85Kg (G.W.)
Panel display 3.5 inch LCD
Display Color Colour Screen
Output Interface LNB IN*1, DV OUT, AV OUT, AV IN, USB,Power supply HDMI
HDMI(up to 1080P) output
III. Main Features:
System capabilities:Full HD DVB-S/S2 Complian, Fully DVB compliant
Video Decode : AC-3,MPEG-2 MP HL;H.264 BP MP&HP L4.1;AVS profile L6.1/4.0/2.0
PAL/NTSC Automatic PAL/NTSC conversion
Channels Number 6000 channels TV and Radio programmable
Favorites 8 different favorite groups selection
OSD Language English\German\French
\Portuguese\Spanish\Italian\Russian\Turkish\Polish\Arabic \Farsi\Espanol\Deutsch
OSD Color 16-bit OSD with anti-flickering
Channel Search Channel search in automatic, manual and network search
Channel Edit Various channel editing function(favorite,move,lock,skip,delete,rename,find,sort)
Easy Menu Plug and Play installation, with an easy to use Menu System
SoftUpgrade Software upgrade through USB
Li-oN Battery Battery 3000mA
Power Supply DC12V/1500mA (Input 100V ～240V, 50/60Hz)
IV.Electric Performance
1. System resource: Flash Memory 64Mb Serial Flash
DDR3 Memory 1Gb DDR3
2. LNB/Tuner input:
Connector F type, male
Frequency range 950MHZ-2150MHZ
Input Impedance 75Ω
Signal lever -65dBm~-25dBm
Active Ant Power 13/18V DC 400mA MAX,Overload Protection
LNB switch control 22KHz
DiSEqC Ver 1.0/1.1/1.2
3. Demodulator:
QPSK(S);QPSK,8PSK,16APSK,32APSK(S2)
Modulation range 2Mbps~45Mbps
SCPC and MCPC Capable Yes
SATLINK WS-6916 DVB-S/S2 HD Digital Satellite TV Finder with MPEG-2/MPEG-4, Digital Satellite Signal Finder Meter
Satlink WS-6916 DVB-S/S2 Product description
Features:
- 3.5 Inch High Definition TFT LCD Screen
- Fully DVB-S/S2, MPEG-2/MPEG4 compliant
- MPEG-2 / H.264 Hardware decoding
- Digital meter for signal strength and quality
- Supports for multiple TP detection
- Has Supports for multiple TP detection, AutoScan, Blindscan, Manual scan or NIT. It can also be used with DISEQC 1.0/1.1/1.2 ,0/22khz. A Tone Speaker is Integrated.
- Support both AV out and AV in, HDMI out, 7.4V/3000mAh Li-ion Battery Included
- The software can be upgraded to search the updated satellites via USB port.
- Sound and Light Alarm for Locking Signal
- Auto Calculate Angle of Azimuth and elevation
- Supports DISEQC1.0/1.1/1.2 ,0/22khz Tone Speaker Integrated
- Support both AV out and AV in
- Supports HDMI out
- LNB short protect
- 7.4V/3000mAh Li-ion Battery Included
- Easy to carry.
- Software can be upgraded to search the updated satellites via USB port. The software is used to search for satellites from any position in any region.
Satlink WS-6916 DVB-S/S2: Simplified MENU OSD Instruction:
After power on, press ok into the main menu and start to set below functions:
Now, for OSD Language/Channel Name/BandWidth/ Carrier/ Modulate/FEC/Guard Interval/Output Level/Signal Source functions setting: You can press◀▶;to change or select them.
Also, for Frequency setting: You can press◀▶ move cursor and press ▲▼ key to change numbers.
For Key Tone setting: press◀▶o ON/OFF.
Furthermore, for Service Provider/ Program Name setting: just input the name is ok.
For Factory Setting: press OK to confirm.
After setting above, you can use it normally. For detailed instructions, pls refer to the user menu. If you still can’t search the satellites, pls contact us by email
Satlink HD SatFinder vs Freesat HD Sat Finder: Prices
You can get freesat V8 for #30,000 or lower in some cases while satlink is #52,000. You can contact me to place your order and your satisfaction will be guaranteed.
Satlink HD SatFinder vs Freesat HD Sat Finder: Final Verdict
Both Satlink WS-6916 DVB-S/S2 and Freesat V8 Digital Satellite TV Finder are awesome products. You will not be out of place if you buy either of them. For one, they both get the job done. However, the odds are slightly in the favor of Satlink Satellite finders in the sense that they are the more durable and more reliable tools.
Ask me anytime any day to recommend and I will say go with a Satlink sat finder. Although we have other great satfinders, the two that I reviewed here are the joint top two when you are in search of a reliable satellite finder with an LCD Screen.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that due to advancements in technology, we now have Bluetooth sat-finders that can be used with your mobile phones. This new set of satellite Tv tracking devices offers the needed mobility and portability. In addition, Bluetooth satfinders such as Hellobox B1 or Hellobox Smart S2 offer wider customization of the satellite tracking parameters.
Comment * mogan. am an installer based in Ghana. i’m having a problem with my freesat finder. can you help me out? Coz its no longer function as how it used to be.
How much are you selling sat link finder now?
@Mykelper: send me an email please… Info @Lemmymorgan.com
How much is the price of satlink now
Thanks , I love to have one , what is the cost
@Alkali sowe: you can send me an email @ info @ lemmymorgan.com
Lemmy how do I jailbreak or subscribe to packages lyk sky sports etc ?
@Eric: sky is not for Nigerians. Well you can jailbreak and use kodi… read this http://www.lemmymorgan.com/universal-guide-on-how-to-rootjailbreakunlock-your-smartphone/
Lemmy can u help me get any live sports tv apk that supports iPhone?
Lemmy can I get any live sports tv app for my iPhone ?pls I need ur help
@ERIC: YES MAYBE IF YOU JAILBREAK YOUR PHONE OR YOU LEAVE OUTSIDE NIGERIA AND YOU SUBSCRIBE TO PACKAGES LIKE SKYSPORTS, ESP…..
You speak to a global audience but beats why you always assume that you are only addressing Nigerians. For example you may make price quotations in Naira yet it would make more sense if you included US dollars for uadiences outside of Nigeria.
I appreciate your efforts though. Thanks and God bless you.
@Jesse: my bad. So sorry about that. I will make adjustments accordingly. This is not a kind of mistake you see here often.
Morgan, can I get the freesat finder? And how much is the cost?…. This is my email… padabale2014@gmail.com
@Peter: Adabale: please contact me via email info @ lemmymorgan.com
How can I update my ws6916?
@samson: if it doesn’t have a within-the-device updater, then you will need to contact the dealer