Re: [mh] W800RF32A Help

[Trey H. <kc...@gm...>]

Yeah, I have checked all of the usual suspects. I actually took it outside
and tried to see what kind of line-of-sight range I could get. I got about
75-100 feet before it became unreliable. Even that seemed like a low
range,and based on your answer, it REALLY is.

I will keep playing around. I have a feeling that the environment is
contributing to the problem, but there may something more fundametally wrong
with the one I received. I bought two (one for a gift) and I may dig it out
and see if it works any better.

Thanks for the advice, Jim. At least I know what I should be expecting.

-Trey


On 3/30/07, Jim Serack <js...@sy...> wrote:
>
>    Trey,
>
> That sounds unusual.  I assume that you have checked all the obvious;
>
> 1) power supply is functioning (e.g. correct voltage under load)
> 2) Antenna is really connected.
> 3) Shielding is not occurring. (e.g. computer cabinet between the tx and
> rx ...) your body, etc ...
> 4) Sources of interference around the same frequency - other X10
> transmitters / receivers - cordless powers, wireless remote controls
>
> I have the same dipole antenna - at the end of 100 ft of coax - receiving
> signals from DS-10A sensors at 100 ft through an external wall with bricks.
>
> If possible I would take the thing to a computer in one room and play with
> it to see what improves the range. It's definitely not what I would expect
> for it.
>
> Jim
>   -----Original Message-----
> *From:* mis...@li... [mailto:
> mis...@li...] *On Behalf Of *Trey
> Hilyard
> *Sent:* March 30, 2007 2:18 PM
> *To:* The main list for the MisterHouse home automation program
> *Subject:* [mh] W800RF32A Help
>
>  Well, this isn't exactly a MH question, but it's HA related, and I know
> plenty of you use the W800RF32A.
>
> I just bought one...finally, and the range it seems to pick up is
> horrible. I am just using the antenna that came with it, and have tried
> various places in the house. I have also tried every remote/motion detector
> in my arsenal and even the best have a pretty short range (less than 10 feet
> thorugh a stud wall).
>
> From everything I have read, people are getting much better range than
> this most of the time. Anyone have any tips on improving this.
>
> Thanks!
> -Trey
>
> I
>
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