Originally Posted by _ELLIOT_

this is not the right way to set the rssi!

set 100% value looking at the voltage when the transmitter is 1 m from the rx.
set 0% value like the voltage with the transmitter switched off.

Sorry my post was not clear, this is how I set it but with the tx off I still get 0.9v. Did some micromode tests and fail safe enguages at around 30% (0.9v + 0.3*2v = 1.5v). Seems a bit high perhaps something need to be pulled down to ground?

No, don't pull it to ground. RSSI is not meant to carry a load.
It is normal for RSSI voltage to not go to zero. Depends on your noise floor.
Try measuring it some place further from civilization.

ian

*** update *** Sid and I discussed this via email and it turns out the rx is working normal. Another example of great customer service!
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Sid, had a crash today and while trying to determine the cause, I compared my rx to an extra I have. I removed the shrink wrap to see if any leads were fried. The only thing I noticed was a small piece missing. Not sure what it is called or its purpose but when viewed next to my other receiver, its clear its missing.
Not saying it had anything to do with the crash. Just want to repair if I can.
What does this part do? Is it something I can make and resolder?

I just ordered a another rx from your site. If this is a part you have, please send to me at the same time. Let me know the cost and I will of course pay whatever it is.

If anyone else knows what this part is and if it can be simply made and replaced, please advise.

Hello guys.
I plan to invest in such UHF Tx/Rx for more control reliability compared to a standard 35Mhz Tx at 5km. My video TX is a 5.8GHz 200mW module.
My transmitter is an old fashion Futaba FC18plus (35MHz) from the 90's using FM modules. Can this UHF system be easily plugged in? Sorry if this question has been asked many times already...

how you actually calculate range with micro power mode range test, with rx and only servo i get 40 ft of range with my fpv setup probably around 16ft in all directions

You don't use it to calculate range. You use it to compare your range before and
after the introduction of other FPV equipment.
In other words, first do a micro-power range test with just the Rx powered and nothing else.
A "normal" micro power range might be anywhere from 25-40 paces.
Then power up rest of FPV equipment (or individual components) and repeat the
test. If the range drops significantly then you know you've got an issue to fix.
I typically am not comfortable with anything more than about a 20% reduction in range
with FPV equipment powered.

ian

ah ok mean i have something need to be fixed range drop almpat half witb all fpv equipment are on

Camera is the most likely suspect.

Originally Posted by Daemon

Camera is the most likely suspect.

the cctv cam? i have no where to put my rx beside in the middle of my bixler the cam and rx maybe around 4-5 inch away from the cams

Could be anything (camera, voltage regulators, current sensor, etc), but
many cameras are known to spew noise in the UHF band. Start by
unplugging the camera, and then repeat the micro-power range test. If that doesn't
improve range, unplug something else, and keep repeating test until you know what is
causing the range reduction.

ian

Originally Posted by Daemon

Could be anything (camera, voltage regulators, current sensor, etc), but
many cameras are known to spew noise in the UHF band. Start by
unplugging the camera, and then repeat the micro-power range test. If that doesn't
improve range, unplug something else, and keep repeating test until you know what is
causing the range reduction.

ian

ok thanks will do that later

Excellent vid, thks

Guys,

whats a reasonable distance in range check mode (micro mode) with the Rangelink ?

i just setup a skywalker with FPV and Eagletree system and noticed my camera (420TVL CCD) was killing the range completely so without it im getting about 10-12 good 1 meter paces (probably about 30ft). VTx (1.2Ghz 800mW) on or off doesnt make a difference.

is this too low ?

It sounds low. I usually get 30-40 paces.
You need to do a test with *just* the RL Rx powered (preferably with a NiMH battery to
rule out noise from ESC/BEC) and use that as your baseline.

Note that if it persists in being very short range, it could be indicating some
other problem, like a damaged Tx or Rx antenna or SMA connector.

ian

Also has anyone tried removing the RL module curcuit and installaing it inside the Tx box ?