Golden Tee LIVE™
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APPENDIX F
INFORMATIONAL GUIDES
WIRELESS SIGNAL STRENGTH AND ANTENNA GUIDE
Understanding the basics of wireless antennas and the wireless frequency can help to improve your game’s
signal strength and reliability.
In a perfect world the tower antenna and the machine’s antenna are in perfect phase with one another, and close
enough in proximity that the strength is very good. In the real world the environment will change the phase of the
signal and reduce its strength. Buildings, walls, metal or concrete, and even cars outside can affect the reflection
of wireless signals. Basically, everything between the tower and the game will have some sort of affect.
The antenna in Golden Tee LIVE is designed to “see” the wireless signal equally from any direction. However,
because objects in the machine’s surroundings can affect the signal, the antenna may accept a better signal if it is
moved a few inches from its original position, inverted, or rotated 45-to-180 degrees. There is no exact science to
finding the optimal signal, so some locations may require some testing to get the best possible results.
Note: Do not position the antenna horizontally.
When testing the wireless signal strength, go to
ITNet Settings/Communication Settings
in the System Setup
menus. Use tape or Velcro to temporarily position the antenna into a new location, and let it settle for at least 30
seconds. Note the antenna’s current position and signal strength reading on the screen. Then try another
location or orientation and note the results. The best location for the antenna can usually be found using this
procedure. Once you find the optimal spot, affix the antenna using double sided tape. Remember that fewer
obstacles between the antenna and the tower is your goal, and often that means that height is not always better.
A signal reading of 20 is adequate as long as there are not large or noticeable shifts in the signal strength (dipping
into
Low Signal)
. A signal reading of 25 to 50 is optimal; a great signal is anything above 50. Each location is
different, and these characteristics can often change if the surroundings change. It is a good idea to check the
signal strength test with every collection to see if you are continuing to get the optimal signal position.
