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The Sathawk 3000 satellite meter upgrade data files will only operate with meters that have a firmware version of 4.0.7 and higher. Check the display as the meter starts. Please note that the settings and lists downloadable from this site will work only in Sathawk 3000 meters sold by Sadoun Satellite Sales and their dealers. The data is unusable in similar meters purchased elsewhere AND the upload may result in a disabled meter.
Meter supports DSS, DBS, DishPro, DishPro Plus*, SuperDish, UNIVERSAL and STANDARD type LNBFs
* Only SatHawk 3000 version 5.1.6 and above

Please note, it is your responsibility to keep your satellite meter updated with the latest satellite data or updates. You can use the factory software below ( i.e. SatMeter 3.0.2 ) to do that. Satellite data changes often making the meter useless unless you update the datafile.
If you would like to request a new satellite added to the list or report data changes to current satellites listed in the data file, please use form here

North America Satellites
Update
Version KU DirecTV & HughesNet C-Band
12/22/08 A4.5 KU
V D03
New KA DirecTV satellites added. Updated HughesNet satellites.
V C1.0
C-Band Satellites Only

08/24/07 A4.4 KU
European Satellites
3/05
Middle East Satellites
8/15/06 MEV2.15 Addition of Eutelsat W6 @ 21.6E
Asian Satellites
7/18/05 VAS1.2
Addition of Intelsat 708, Yamal 201, and Gorizont 33
Steps to update your meter satellite datafile:
1- Download the Satloader program and unzip it to your hard drive.
2- Connect the special download serial cable that came with your meter between the PC's serial (COM) port and the data socket on your SatHawk 3000 meter.
3- Download the datafile version you want to load into the meter and save it on your desktop or folder on your C drive.
4- Open Satloader program, and if you are using it for the first time, set it to use the correct serial port using the utilities menu.
5- Click on UTILITIES/Download and navigate to the datafile you just downloaded and select it.
6- Turn the meter ON. Wait a couple of seconds until the meter go through the startup sequence and initializes.
7- Click the Open button on the screen menu. The upload to your meter will begin straight away. The progress bar will show you the upload taking place.
8- When upload is complete the application will tell you that it was complete and how many satellites entries it has loaded to your meter. Click on OK and close the satloader utilities screen.
9-Reboot your meter for the new data change to take effect. All done!
Satloader 2.1.0 Satpicker (instructions) SatMeter 2.1.0
SatMeter 2.1.0: Satmeter application is used to generate custom datafile for your SatHawk 3000 meter. Parameters definitions. DISCLAIMER: This should only be used by experienced engineers. If your custom file does not work, restore the default datafile as shown below. We do not provide phone or web support for this application. Use tech forums to discuss application. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SATHAWK 4000 METER
SatPicker: SatLoader application is used to custom select satellites from a datafile.
Satloader 2.1.0: SatLoader application is used to transfer datafile to your meter. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SATHAWK 4000 METER

Notes:
The DataStream from Satellites changes frequently. In order for the meter to identify the satellite, it has to be loaded with the latest datafile that contains the latest satellite information.
If the satellite you work with is not listed here, then send us the details of your satellite and we will add it in the next data file release.
If the satellite is already listed, but your meter can't lock on it (and you are sure that the dish is aimed correctly and you can verify that you have a lock by using a satellite receiver/meter), then send us the details of the LNBF/Satellite you are working with and we will verify the data file and adjust accordingly. Again, click here and add the data required
Serial Cable Pinout
If your PC does not have a Serial Port, you can use a USB to Serial converter to connect your meter.

Recent announcements:
10/17/06: New SatHawk 4000 meter replaced SatHawk 300 meter.
5/30/06:    We are shipping SatHawk 3000 V 5.1.6+ now. (Sathawk 3000 meter is discontinued as of 10/15/06 )
5/05/06:     New SatHawk version 5.1.6 and above now supports DishPro Plus LNBFs. If you have an older version meter, click here to upgrade your meter for a nominal fee.
5/05/06:     SatPicker: Create customised datasets with just the satellites you need. Use the Beta SatPicker application.
08/10/05:   New Satloader program available.
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USB to Serial Converter: With this converter you can easily connect any serial device (such as the BIRDOG and the SatHawk 3000 meters ) to your computer using a USB port. This is perfect for new laptops or PCs that do not come with any serial ports.