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Just got a second one, and it seems to have a "funny" with it.
The power output seems to fluctate rapidly as shown on my field strength meter,
and the indicated SWR is "0" even if the antenna is gripped firmly.
The first one is rock solid, and SWR goes from "0" to "18" on gripping antenna.
Both have opentx-r2834.
I guess the internal RF module might be faulty?
Think I just proved that, fitted an external XJT and all is well.
Contact supplier time I guess

Clive

Giant Shark were good as gold when I contacted them and offered a refund. Said I could look inside,which I did of course, prior to returning it. (They have no spare modules)
Nothing obvious of course!
One thing before I send it off, does anyone know how to update the INTERNAL xjt on the
Taranis?
Thought I might try this, if it's possible before sending it back?
Thanks,

Clive

By update do you mean the firmware, or replace the physical module.
Firmware update is possible vie the SPort, although from my experience you need to disconnect all the other cables to the back board. Without doing that, it killed off my computer (USB power overload I think). The PC came back after a while, so I think it was a thermal fuse opening.
To replace the physical module, you need to replace the whole back board. It is just possible to remove the existing module from the backboard and fit another one, but there are a lot pins soldered to both boards and it is VERY difficult to desolder them all (don;t ask how I know!).

Mike.

Ok Mike,
Thanks for that. I did mean firmware update.
No wonder they didn't bring the pins out the back.
In your opinion, do you think trying an update might fix
the SWR reading? The power output issue seems to have gone away.

Clive

No update has been released so far.
I frankly doubt anything is wrong.

Kilrah wrote:No update has been released so far.
I frankly doubt anything is wrong.

Ok, I wonder why my SWR meter doesn't work?
Isn't this an update?
I would love to think nothing is wrong, but I get SWR 0 / 18 when gripped,
on Taranis 2 it's 0 /0.
What result does anyone else get?
http://www.frsky-rc.com/download/view.p ... 0for%20XJT

Your SWR might work but simply this particular combination doesn't result in something detectable.
You could maybe try to unclip the antenna connector (if yours has one) and see if it goes up there.

Not sure about the FW, this is dated from July and I don't think many (or any) XJTs/Taranis were out by then...

Ok, thanks.
No antenna connector on mine. Certainly touching the coax inner makes no difference.
Would be really interested what others are getting!?

Clive

Between 0 and 1 here. Sometimes a bit higher like 7-9 when really trying to at some places when moving the antenna around while holding it wrapped in the hand.
Anyway the SWR reading is mostly irrelevant and should not be displayed in the first place, it only becomes a matter when the warning kicks in at 53 if I remember well.
If your range check is OK, no issue.

Sounds stupid I know! I would be happier if I saw an SWR greater than unity