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1.
Metal Stadiums may deflect or interfere with radio communication.
The
FT-FAT
system includes an external antenna with a 13-foot extension cable and magnetic
base for use in metal spectator stands and/or press box. To use:
a.
Unscrew the antenna on the USB Radio and replace with the 13ft cable connected to the
magnetic base.
b.
Remove the black cap on the magnetic base and screw the external antenna to the base.
c.
Attached the magnetic base to the exterior of the press box and in line of sight of the Starter
Unit. Ideally, the antenna should be placed outside the press box or high enough to avoid
human traffic in the radio path, and the antenna should be in the vertical orientation.
2.
The receiving unit is in power save mode.
Verify that the Starter Unit is turned on. The Starter Unit turns itself off after a period of
inactivity to conserve power. Press the green button to turn on this unit.
3.
The batteries are low on the Starter Unit.
Perform a battery check on the Starter Unit. This test should be done at the start of each meet
and part way through a long meet.
4.
There is an object interfering with the radio communication
.
Be sure there is line of sight between the radios. Sometimes, just moving the position of either
the Starter Unit or the USB Radio a short distance may correct the problem. Something as
narrow as a goal post can interfere with the radio communication if it is exactly in line of sight
between the two units.
Body mass is another source of interference. If you are operating your computers at the finish
line, do not let a crowd gather in the line of sight between the USB Radio antenna, Starter
antenna or Camera antenna.
5.
The radios are out of range.
The radios are able to communicate over 1000 ft. under most conditions. This distance should
be sufficient for most track events.
10.8
Test the Units
It is recommended that you test the radio communication at each of the start positions before your
track meet. Try several positions at each starting line to identify any “dead” radio zones. Let your
starter know if they exist to minimize problems during the meet.
10.9
FCC Notice
The following notice applies to the Starter Unit, the USB Radio and Camera:
Contains FCC ID: MCQ-XBPS3B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
