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Range test: how to interpret readings?

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:40 pm
by rsilk49
I finally got round to trying the Range Test in the Protocol page. I have an XJT module and an X8R receiver.

I noticed 2 numbers displayed. I assume the first was the RSSI value but what was the second (around 153)?
If I walked 50 metres away from the receiver and got a RSSI reading of 50+, is that a good reading? If so, does this equate to a range at full power of 50x30 metres?

Re: Range test: how to interpret readings?

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:13 pm
by MikeB
I only have one number being displayed (RSSI). I did have a second number (TEMP2) displayed at one time for debug purposes (can't remember what now!).

Pretty much, if you have a RSSI value of 50 at 50m in range check mode, then yes, you should expect the RSSI value to be 50 at 30 times that range on full power.

Normally, a "LOW" warning is set for RSSI = 45, and a "CRITICAL" warning at 42.

Mike

Re: Range test: how to interpret readings?

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:25 am
by rsilk49
MikeB wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:13 pm I only have one number being displayed (RSSI). I did have a second number (TEMP2) displayed at one time for debug purposes (can't remember what now!).


Mike
Definitely shows 2 numbers on R220 release.