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Re: does anyone have OI and RC radio issues

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Originally Posted by Swampdude View Post
ETA from the IFI Forum (and this IS the fix):
"Poor reception can also be caused from incorrect mounting and wiring. For best radio reception, follows the guidelines: 1) the RC and OI Radio Modems should be mounted high and perpendicular to the playing field. 2) Both the Radio Modem Case and the moveable Antenna should be perpendicular to the playing field. 3) The Radio Modems and DB9 Radio Modem Cables should be kept as far as possible from any High Current Wiring, Motors, and Victors ….etc. 4) The Radio Antennas should not be touching any other surface. 5) The Radio Modem Case and Antennas should not be shielded by any metal structure. 6) There should be a “Clear Line-of Sight” between the RC and OI Radio Modems case and Antenna. 7) Interference from another radio source can be solved by changing to a different practice channel."

But these requirements can be a real pain in the neck depending on your design...

While this helps, this in no way solves the problem Now it only cuts out every 10 seconds instead of every 5. 2006 Radios ftw
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