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To view the signal strength between repeater and the previous transmitter in the chain:
1. Make sure the repeater’s Test Mode is on (Test Switch #4 is set to ON) to test its signal
strength.
2. In the console’s Setup Mode, configure the console to receive an ISS station repeated
by the repeater.
3. In the console’s Current Weather Mode, press WIND. The signal strength between the
repeater and the previous transmitter in the chain displays when the degree (º) sign is
visible in the center of the wind compass rose.
A number between 0 and 60 displays. A value between
30 and 60 is a sign of good signal strength. If the value
is less than 20 or the field is dashed out, the repeater is
having trouble communicating with a station or a
previous repeater in the chain. This allows you to adjust
antenna position and find optimal repeater/console
location. See “Repeater Troubleshooting Error Codes”
on page 34 for information on analyzing and solving
communication problems.
Repeater Information in the Diagnostic Screens
The console contains two diagnostic screens that allow you to monitor the radio reception
between a station or multiple stations, the repeaters and the console. There are two
diagnostic screens, the Statistical Diagnostic screen and the Reception Diagnostic screen.
Both screens display the Repeater ID that was selected as the closest to the console in
Setup Screen 2. (REP. A, for example, will indicate Repeater A.).
Repeater Functionality in WeatherLink
WeatherLink software lets you configure your network of repeaters and stations in the
same way that the console is configured. WeatherLink also monitors the battery life of all
transmitters and repeaters in the network.
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