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(Message started by: harry.m1byt on Jan 4^th, 2007, 7:53pm)

Title: On remotes and operating range!
Post by harry.m1byt on Jan 4^th, 2007, 7:53pm

I have read reports of variable operating range for the remote and one possible cause occurs to me.....

The remote transmits a radio signal which the CCM has to be able to pick up and decode from all of the absolute mass of local clutter. Even the range of the remote for my week day cars range varies very considerably. Sometimes it works from 30 yds away, sometimes I have to be within a matter of feet, especially so in a built up area with lots of signals and other interferance to contend with. Drive out to the countryside, well away from all the noise and I can be sure of operating it from many yards away.

Whilst the Scorp is reputed not to operate on the 432Mhz band that most of these remotes use, there are certain populated areas where remotes often give problems and the breakdown services get regular calls when drivers cannot get into their cars. Sometimes this will be due to an amateur 70cms repeater operating close to the location.

So never just assume that poor range is entirely due to a problem with your remote.

Title: Re: On remotes and operating range!
Post by mr._floppy on Jan 5^th, 2007, 1:21am

.... but does that explain the weird anomaly of the remote operating distance increasing by a factor of two or three when you put it to your temple and press the button ? :o

It does work, try it tomorrow.

Title: Re: On remotes and operating range!
Post by harry.m1byt on Jan 5^th, 2007, 5:41pm

So does simply raising the remote up in the air before pressing it. Reception or transmision range is always improved by increasing the antennas height on VHF and above.

Title: Re: On remotes and operating range!
Post by jonnycab on Jan 6^th, 2007, 2:02am

on 01/05/07 at 01:21:22, mr._floppy wrote:

Now, that's what I call..."using your head" ;D

Title: Re: On remotes and operating range!
Post by macroy on Jan 6^th, 2007, 3:40pm

I think it all comes down to the position the tongue is in when you press the button :P