Winegard SF-1000 Satellite Finder Meter
- Antennadescription: Satellite
- Number Of Channels: 1
- Warranty Description: 90 days
- Color: Black
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A simple aiming tool for a portable satellite dish, meant for RV and camping setups where the dish gets pointed fresh at every new stop along the way.
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ASIN: B0017YCZOCModel: SF-1000Category: Satellite TV Equipment
Overview
Aiming a satellite dish by eye is unreliable, so the SF-1000 connects inline between dish and receiver, giving a needle readout and audio tone that guide the adjustment without a trip back inside to check a menu.
Being a few degrees off can mean no signal at all, so a finder meter like the SF-1000 gives a reading right at the dish instead of requiring a trip inside to check a receiver's setup screen. Winegard built its name on antennas and satellite reception gear, and this meter is a companion tool rather than a dish or receiver on its own. It is aimed largely at RV and portable satellite TV setups, where the dish gets aimed fresh each time it is set up.
- Inline satellite signal finder meter
- Coax connection between dish and receiver
- Audio tone aids aiming
- Suited to RV and portable dish setups
Who it's for
This suits RV owners, campers or anyone with a portable satellite dish who needs to re-aim it at each new location without a helper watching a TV screen. It is not useful to someone with a fixed, professionally installed dish that never needs re-aiming.
Pros and cons
- Aims a satellite dish without a second person inside
- Audio tone plus needle readout
- Connects inline via standard coax
- Mainly useful for portable, not fixed, dishes
- Analog meter, no digital display
Performance notes
The meter connects inline via coaxial cable between the dish and the receiver, reading signal strength directly at the dish rather than relaying it from the TV. An audio tone rises and falls with signal strength, so the dish can be aimed by ear without watching the meter's needle constantly. This lets one person adjust the dish alone instead of needing someone inside relaying readings from the receiver screen.
Specifications
| Brand | Winegard |
|---|---|
| Model | SF-1000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 7.2 × 4.2 × 7.2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 90 days |
| Other details | |
| Antennadescription | Satellite |
| Number Of Channels | 1 |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Winegard SF-1000 Satellite Finder Meter |
| Mfr Part Number | SF1000 |
| Builtin Media | Winegard SF-1000 Satellite Finder Meter |
| Impedance | 75 ohms |
Frequently asked questions
How does the Winegard SF-1000 connect?
It connects inline via coaxial cable between the satellite dish and the receiver.
Does it have an audio signal?
Yes, it includes an audio tone that changes with signal strength to help with aiming.
Who is the SF-1000 suited to?
RV owners and anyone with a portable satellite dish that needs re-aiming at each location.