GTMedia V8 BT05 Digital Satellite Finder Review

When we make mention of the best digital satellite finders in the market, then GTMedia V8 Finder BT05 is one of them. Its handheld, cheaper, last long battery, and highly sensitive to receiving a signal. 

The DVB-S tuner is made up of high-quality hardware for getting a signal.

Many people who don’t get familiar with this device will get confused about how it works. Don’t worry that’s why I’m here to teach how to use GTMedia V8 Finder BT05. Let’s quickly check out the key features of the Bluetooth finder.

GTMedia V8 Finder BT05 Key Specs:

• DVB Finder DVB-S2 Multi standard demodulation & decoding
• Bluetooth connection for Android APP and Apple APP; 
• Support full satellite selection; 4.Built-in lithium battery 2200mAh;
• Support LNB short circuit prompt, overload protection 

Body Design

GTMedia V8 Finder BT05 is unique in blue colour. The architecture looks like an IKS dongle that was previously used to decrypt channels. The power switch situated at the front along with input power, battery status and Bluetooth led lights in a different colour. The tuner port is at the back, i.e. LNB input.

During the test using the finder to track Mytv Africa on Belintersat At 51.5E and Multi-TV Ghana on Astra 2F At 28.2e, the battery last for more 4hours in connection with the app.

Performance

Well, with the GTMedia V8 Finder BT05 you can search for any satellite signal on both KU and C-band LNB. It makes the installation easy and fast. Saving time and energy of carrying heavy satfinder like even though you have to be very careful to avoid breaking the phone screen. 

The GTMedia V8 Finder Bluetooth app is well designed with an attractive interface and layout with easy navigation.

How Does GTMedia V8 BT05 Digital Satellite Finder Works?

It requires a mobile application called GTMedia V8 finder app available for download on Google Playstore. A Bluetooth connection and GTMedia V8 BT05 Finder device. To start the operation, you have to follow the steps below:

1. Firstly, charge the battery ensures the battery light turns to stable red, indicating the battery is full.
2. Power on the V8 BT05 Finder using the switch
3. Download GTMedia V8 Finder app from Google Playstore
4. Open the app, and your phone Bluetooth connection will automatically open
5. Tap on the “Bluetooth” option or icon
6. Once you get connected message on the app interface; The Bluetooth blue light will become stable
7. Connect the cable from the dish to the LNB port at the back of the GTMedia V8 BT05 Finder, and the signal strength bar will rise with a continuous beeping sound
8. Tap on the “Antenna”, and check for LNB Configuration
9. Choose the satellite from the list
10. Select the transponder frequency
11. At this point, you can start tracking to get a signal.
12. Press “Search icon” to scan the frequency after getting the signal.

The complicated part of using the finder is how to add satellite and transponder frequency manually. 

How To Add Satellite And Transponder Frequency On GTMedia V8 BT05 Finder:

1. Click on the “Satellite” option.
2. Click on the “Plus sign” at the top right corner. 
3. Enter the Satellite Name, Position
4. Choose the direction “West or East.”
5. Click on the “Plus Sign”
6. Enter the frequency, symbol rate and set the polarization (V or H)
7. Press OK to add the transponder frequency
8. Click on commit to save the settings.
9. Go back to the home and select the satellite just added.

How To Edit Satellite And Transponder Frequency On GTMedia V8 BT05 Finder:

1. Click on the “Satellite” option.
2. Press and hold on any satellite you prefer to edit
3. Click Edit
4. Click on the “Plus sign” at the top right corner. 
5. Enter the frequency, Symbol rate and set the polarization (V or H)
6. Press OK to add the new transponder frequency
7. Click on commit to save the settings.
8. Go back to the home and select the satellite just added.
9. Choose the newly added transponder frequency

That’s all on how to use GTMedia V8 BT05 Bluetooth digital satellite Finder. If you’re looking for an advanced digital satellite meter, consider buying GT Media V8 Pro.