Radio/RC Problems for 2007 Season

[aaeamdar]

It seems that from our small sample around 40% of teams are having radio problems (no stats lectures please, I realize that's not really accurate). Can we get some solutions here? I'm really frustrated by IFI's lack of "pro-action". I know they do a lot for FIRST, but they seem to not be doing much in this situation.

Paul

[Joe Ross]

Everyone who's had radio problems this year have called IFI about it, right?

[Mike Martus]

We had the common problem of loss of signal. I followed the information on the IFI website FAQ forum then called for additional information.

We think ours is solved..... what we did was.....

1. Installed the updated code
2. Took the OI Radio and mounted it Vertical away from the controls.
3. Moved the RC radio to the highest point available on the robot away from motors and structure (antena is clear line of site at all times).

Once we did this all the problems went away.

OHHHHH I also turned off my hallway motion detector used to warn me of persons that are coming to my shop.