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If they are anything but 0, recalibrate the sticks. May fix the problem.
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When I say almost to the "T", I mean having the set to where I can use on remote, on a tripod or the car top. What I'll do different is get cables with the correct ends to keep down all the loss from adapters, and I'll use what I have already to mount to the tripod.
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RG6 is not a microwave rated cable. 50' of that is like trying to run a 300 watt amplifier through headphone cable. You'll lose most of your signal through the first few feet. Though it may work on a short run, signal will almost disappear in a long run. LMR cable is microwave rated and is best. IMO, the long runs of RG6 is your problem.
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Now Gram has used it with success.. not sure what he used on the indoor setup, but his tripod setup started as RG6. "But", he's switching to all LMR now. There's a reason.This is exactly what I was thinking... God that sucks .. I mean I guess I could prolly return the cable.. I hope.. And the fittings, those are always good just to have around.. Maybe some day I'll wanna use a small short rg6 cable for a random setup and at least I'll have the adaptors around when I do.. Ok so now I gotta get LMR.. Wonderful. Lol. Just when I thought I was done spending for awhile
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Test controller by putting small wifi antennas on it. Check pin/connections. Are adapters orientated correctly? Pin/hole.Are you saying the heavier weight ones are better? Now that I think about it... Too light and it will prolly tip over with any kinda wind .. The panel will act as a sail..
Ok so I have an issue.. My panel works good just connected to my controller as you saw in the pics... So today I figured since it's too cold to Run the cable outside just yet I figured I would do an inside test..
I used a lamp stand I have to out the antenna on as the "tripod" then ran the rg6 cable from the antenna using coax adaptors for both ends to connect it to the controller.. I turned the controller on and it lit up red light as normal for a few seconds, but before I could get over to my phantom the red light started to flash and the controller would beep as the red light was flashing.. I checked all my contentions which were all finger tight still.. What could be the issue?? Is the cable too long for the transmitter to handle ? Maybe it doesn't have enough power? Or do I need to tighten the connectors with a wrench? I wouldn't think I would have to do that..finger tight is all I ever did with coax cable.. I know the adaptors are correct, or at least they look to be when compairing them to the ends of the cables that came with my clean Install kit.
So what could be the problem?
I tried turning the phantom on anyhow after checking to make sure connections were tight and got no conection (green light) just the red flashing on the controller along with beeps.
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Just found a Amazon box on my porch. What could it be? Well it's LMR joy! (These are NOT bend friendly cables) LMR-400.View attachment 73048 View attachment 73049