RadarBox noise and range

jwyman · 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 · 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 · 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 · March 24, 2022, 08:07:10 AM

Did you contact support for advice

Alan

jwyman · 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 · March 25, 2022, 07:47:04 PM

Glad its sorted, well done

Alan

jwyman · March 26, 2022, 05:48:01 PM

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

abcd567 · 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