Don, which version of the 6100 were you using. ver 1.6 will reboot much faster you can send it in to horizon and they will reflash it for free...
Jay On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 8:42 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In a message dated 3/21/08 9:37:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Isn't 2.4Ghz very much line of sight? > > -And poor at penetrating obsticles? > > Thus, isn't it reasonable to say that a home or structure or earth > topology > will block much of a 2.4 signal? > > Bill > > 2.4 Ghz IS line of sight, just like 72 Mhz. However the shorter > wavelength of 2.4 does not penetrate as well as the longer wave lengh of > 72. Also there is less chance for blocking the 72 Mhz signal because the > transmitter antenna is long and some portion is always "looking" at the > model. Having said that, the 2.4 system will work at the limits of > visibility (even DP's) as long as it has a clear shot. > > I tested my DX7/AR7000 (one satellite) in my house on the theory that > it would work wherever the 2.4 router signal worked. I was basically > correct although I had only a rudimentary method of testing the router. The > signal easily penetrated through three stories of house and down the street > about 500 feet with only a few fades, no packet drops and no holds. > > However, on a range test at 100 feet with the test button depressed, > signal will be lost if you turn your back (place your body between the > transmitter and model). You will also probably loose signal in flight if > another person stands between you and your model. You will certainly loose > signal if there is any metal object between you and your model. Looking > again at the 2.4 router example, the router signal will not penetrate > filing cabinets or other metal objects. > > The Supra installation in the 2.4 friendly pod is perfect. Hundreds > of flights with no problems and now with the data capable AR7000, I can > collect real numbers not just my impressions. In the several flights since > data collection began, the most fades on any antenna has been 250 (10 minute > flight), no lost packets and no holds. > > I lost a Twin Star today when the system locked out and did not reboot > (reacquire) before the altitude was gone. It was using a single AR6100 and > had flown for several hours on previous occasions. The model was 700 feet > upwind at about 200 feet when the incident occurred. Following impact, the > system worked fine as it had time to reboot. The 6100 will be replaced with > an AR6200 and a satellite receiver. > > Bottom line - 2.4 Ghz works but requires some thought about receiver > installation and transmitter location during flight. It is not as forgiving > as 72Mhz, but for me, provides much more security in the crowded, > uncontrolled flying sites that I frequently visit. Now can I feel the > difference? I have only been using the system about a year, so maybe next > year I can answer the question. > > Don Richmond > San Diego, CA > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.hilaunch.com > > > > ------------------------------ > Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home<http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001> > . >
