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Bigyun2000

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Old User Returning and very dissapointed!
« on: September 02, 2009, 10:38:23 AM »
Hello all.
It's been a while since i was here last due to selling my RB (Just got a new one again) and due to illness.  Whilst been away i was given the oportunity to try "the S_S-1e".

I have an outside antenna specifically for both boxes.  I have to say i am dissapointed at the ANRB.  It doesn't see anywhere near what the other box sees.

Is there any reason for this?  My visual area has decreased.  I could track a/c from Germany over to Ireland and from Portsmoouth to Newcastle area so was a very good range.

The ANRB visual is less than a 30m radius.  I can't see anywhere near the volume of a/c within this range.

Firmware is 2.01 i think.

Anyway very dissapointed in that fact but like the way the ANRB works visually.

Any help would be appreciated please.  THANKS

Jeremy

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Re: Old User Returning and very dissapointed!
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2009, 12:13:14 PM »
Sounds like you have a fault on your aerial if you are only seeing 30m. and in comparison to the other box. Does the same thing happen if you switch aerials?
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Re: Old User Returning and very dissapointed!
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2009, 12:23:13 PM »
Tony,

Or it could be:
1. Faulty antenna lead - check the centre pin is connecting to the RB okay.
2. Faulty Radarbox (saw filter maybe).

30m range is not normal.  Have you taken static precautions with your outside antenna?
« Last Edit: September 02, 2009, 12:26:48 PM by tarbat »

Bigyun2000

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Re: Old User Returning and very dissapointed!
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2009, 09:44:10 AM »
Hi all and thanks for the info.

Well at the moment i have only the RB2009 so i cannot compare.  I will try the antenna that came with it and see if there is any difference.  I guess at least it will determin the performance of the antenna on the roof.

Thanks
Tony