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Multiple Transmissions
If two transmitters are operating at the same time within the pass band and they appear to have the same
signal strength, then the bargraph will display a strong signal indication but the counter display will not
stabilize. To compensate you must physically move closer to the transmitter of interest until the counter
sees its signal as 10-15dB greater in strength.
Strong Signal Overload
The M1 can be overloaded in the presence of a strong RF signal. In this situation the bargraph will also
display a strong signal indication. It may be necessary to reduce the signal level by moving away from
the transmitter or removing/shortening the antenna before the counter begins to count properly.
Multipath Cancellation
The distance at which the signal can be detected may be much greater than the distance at which it can
be counted. At 800MHz for instance the wave length is about 35cm and multipath cancellations can
repeat at very close intervals. As you decrease the distance the problem goes away. If you are in a vehi-
cle best results can be obtained when you come to a complete stop and the transmitter also stops motion,
providing a stable signal without multipath dropouts. Always operate the counter on the fastest mea-
surement time possible.
Operational Characteristics
Summary of Contents for M1
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