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considered to contain errors and are discarded. These are considered bad
packets.
4.
The total number of bad data packets including missed packets and CRC
errors. Missed packets are described as when a data packet is expected, but is
not recognized as a data packet by the console.
5.
Percentage of good packets received.
6.
Total number of good packets received.
7.
Number of times the console resynchronized with the transmitter. The console
will attempt to resynchronize with the station after 20 consecutive bad
packets.
8.
Maximum number of bad packets in a row without resynchronization.
9.
Current streak of consecutive bad packets. The counter increments when the
console is synchronized but the packet is bad. This value is reset to zero when
a good packet is received.
10. Longest streak of consecutive good packets received.
11. Current streak of consecutive good packets received.
12. Graph of the daily percentage of good data packets received over the last 24
days.
13. Background noise level. This refers to the undesirable signal level the console
hears while it is in the process of acquiring a signal from a station. The range
displayed is from 5 to 60. When the noise level is high, try to move the
console closer to the station to get a stronger signal. Small background noise
level does not always guarantee good reception. The signal strength between
the station and the console needs to be stronger than the background noise
level in order for the console to receive clearly. If there are reception problems
while a small background noise level is still being displayed, make sure the
console is within reasonable range of the station.
If the console currently has acquired all the station signals it is set to receive, the
background noise level displayed is the last noise level measurement taken before
acquisition finished.
14. Current console battery voltage. Ignore this value if using the AC Adapter
only to power the console.
15. Repeater ID currently communicating with the console. If a repeater or group
of repeaters is used to relay station information to the console, the Repeater
ID displayed is the repeater that the console is set to receive. If the console is
not listening to repeaters, this section remains blank. Please see Application
Note 25 available on the Davis Instruments Support web page for more
information on using repeaters.
16. The console’s reception status. See “Troubleshooting Reception Problems” on
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