Author Topic: RadarBox noise and range (Read 7680 times)

jwyman · « **on:** March 23, 2022, 06:38:25 PM »

Hello All,
I have provided screenshots of my RB XRange status screen to gather information of RB working with and without a preamp.

I am curious if the noise level should be a concern...

Runway 31 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2022, 07:45:34 PM »

No idea but the x-range has a pre-amp fitted so using another is not a good idea

Alan

jwyman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2022, 12:57:39 AM »

Strange thing is that without the preamp, i hardly see any range. With it in i get out to ~ 160-170 nm

Runway 31 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2022, 08:07:10 AM »

Did you contact support for advice

Alan

jwyman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2022, 06:46:23 PM »

It appears that the antenna and/or connector at the bottom of the antenna was bad.

Replaced with a new antenna and cable. Now seeing farther than previously done when it was new... Ordered a VSWR antenna checker just to make sure.

Runway 31 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2022, 07:47:04 PM »

Glad its sorted, well done

Alan

jwyman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2022, 05:48:01 PM »

Here's a pic of the analyzer showing great VSWR and impedance...

abcd567 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2022, 08:12:02 AM »

Quote from: jwyman on March 26, 2022, 05:48:01 PM

Here's a pic of the analyzer showing great VSWR and impedance...

This is a very good piece of instrument. I purchased it about 4 years ago for $200

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