Erhard,
I never removed the antenna for range testing. I only used the low power mode by pressing the PROG button.
I checked the XPS manuals for the transmitter modules and the receivers. In all cases they do not say to remove the antenna. They only say to position it at a 45 degree angle relative to the receiver.
I cannot connect to the TxDiag program either. I have a vague recollection that the TxDiag program requires that the transmitter be configured in non-hopping mode or something like that. I've never used non-hopping mode so I likely never used the TxDiag program. If you want to see the transmitter's signal strength output, use the RSSI program instead.
I also have similar behavior with binding. Sometimes it binds at two or three feet apart, sometimes not until I move to within inches. And sometimes right away and other times after a few seconds. I discussed this behavior with Mr. Drew and he explained that the binding sequence sometimes retries after some random time and that is normal. If it takes longer than usual, but still binds, it is good to go.
Paul
I never removed the antenna for range testing. I only used the low power mode by pressing the PROG button.
I checked the XPS manuals for the transmitter modules and the receivers. In all cases they do not say to remove the antenna. They only say to position it at a 45 degree angle relative to the receiver.
I cannot connect to the TxDiag program either. I have a vague recollection that the TxDiag program requires that the transmitter be configured in non-hopping mode or something like that. I've never used non-hopping mode so I likely never used the TxDiag program. If you want to see the transmitter's signal strength output, use the RSSI program instead.
I also have similar behavior with binding. Sometimes it binds at two or three feet apart, sometimes not until I move to within inches. And sometimes right away and other times after a few seconds. I discussed this behavior with Mr. Drew and he explained that the binding sequence sometimes retries after some random time and that is normal. If it takes longer than usual, but still binds, it is good to go.
Paul