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Unread 16-03-2010, 19:37
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Re: Problem with losing communication while on the field.

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Originally Posted by Mark McLeod View Post
I find the practice field radios annoying more than helpful, unless you're looking for wireless issues.

It just takes too long to setup the practice radio when you could be driving immediately on tether.
Same. We would end up using half of our practice time waiting for the radio to connect. Wouldn't it be nice if the practice field could jump in on the FMS wireless and firewall the practice connections from the real connections.

Until then, our 50 ft ethernet cable is the way to go

Also, to many teams loosing communications, check that your ethernet cable firmly connects to the classmate. We found that the part that holds the cable in place is broken on ours, so we end up taping it down for the match
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