Console Diagnostic Mode
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The information that is displayed in this screen includes:
Screen 2: Reception Diagnostics Screen
1.
8-bit timer value of next reception.
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2.
Radio frequency error of the last packet received successfully. In normal opera-
tion, this value is +1, -1, or 0. This value affects the value of #5 on the next page.
3.
Percentage of good data packets.
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4.
Signal strength of the last packet received. The values displayed in this field
should generally be between 20 and 60. If a packet is not received successfully,
the signal strength field is dashed out (--).
5.
Current frequency correction factor. Shows the Automatic Frequency Control set-
ting.
6.
Frequency index of the next packet to be received.
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7.
Current number of consecutive bad packets.
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8.
The number of times that the Phase Lock Loop did not lock.
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9.
Current streak of consecutive good packets received.
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Console Firmware Versions
In some cases, the problem may be that your console firmware doesn’t support what
you are trying to do. Use this command to determine the firmware revision level in
your console. You can find more information on Vantage Pro2 console firmware ver-
sions and changes in the Weather Software Support section of our website. - for infor-
mation.
Press and hold DONE then press the + key at the same time to display the console firm-
ware version in the ticker at the bottom of the screen.
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