Console Diagnostic Screens
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The information that is displayed in this screen includes:
1. 8-bit timer value of next reception. The degree sign displaying in the upper
right hand corner next to this value verifies that the Reception Diagnostic
screen is currently displayed.
2. Frequency error of the last packet received successfully.
3. Percentage of packets received without errors.
4. Signal strength of the last packet received. The values displayed in this
field should generally be between 20 and 60. See “Diagnostic Screen Com-
mands” on page 36 for information on adjusting gain. If a packet is not
received successfully, the signal strength field is dashed out (--).
5. Current frequency correction factor.
6. Frequency index of the next packet to be received.
7. Current number of consecutive packets missed.
8. The number of times that the Phase Lock Loop did not lock.
9. Current streak of consecutive packets received.
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 revi-
sion level in your console. You can find more information on Vantage Pro2
console firmware versions and changes in the Weather Software Support sec-
tion of our website. See “One Year Limited Warranty” on page 40 for informa-
tion.
Press and hold DONE then press the up arrow to display the console firmware
version in the ticker at the bottom of the screen.
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