On The Street; Inside A Building; When To Use Landline Communication - General Dynamics Itronix GD8200 User Manual

GD8200 User Guide

On the Street

Try all sides of a building to see which side provides the
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strongest radio signal.
Move from under trees. Pine needles absorb radio signals more
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than leaves.
Move away from overhead electrical wires.
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Move away from buildings. Radio signals reflect off other
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buildings.
Try not to hold the unit. If possible, place it in vehicle, on a
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cabinet or desk.
If holding the unit, turn the unit in 90-degree increments to avoid
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shielding it with your body.
Move several feet in any direction if needed for a stronger signal
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since the signal is 1-2 feet across.

Inside a Building

Move toward windows.
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Move above ground. Signals do not penetrate the ground so
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there will probably be no signal in basements.
Try the side of the building that is least likely to have coated
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windows. Reflective coatings on windows reflect radio signals.
Open blinds. Closed metal blinds can reflect radio signals.
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Try different rooms. Dropped ceilings sometimes hide an
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accumulation of electrical cable.
Avoid sources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is generated by switching
circuitry closets or un-interruptable power source (UPS) systems
found near computer rooms and can block the radio signal.

When to use Landline Communication

If these tips do not improve radio signal strength, switch to
landline communication. Switching to landline communication
is faster than searching for and trying to improve the radio signal.
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