Hi John,

I used the Lynx 433MHz modules and made up some 1/4 wave whip antennas.
They worked great!.....I achieved a range of 700 to 800 meters (almost
1/2 mile).  Voltage on the transmitter module plays a role in the
range obtainable (6-9V).  At 6V, range was about 500 meters, 9V got
me the 700-800 meters.  Also, the test conditions were not ideal as
there were many trees and some buildings between the TX and RX.

The eval kits come with 2 TXs and 2RXs.  Did you try swapping
the TXs and RXs.  I had one bad RX....sent it back and they replaced
it no charge.

-Randie
rohtsji@glenayre.com



> From leonard@TARDIS.SVSU.EDU Thu Mar 26 07:03:10 1998
>
> I'm playing with the Lynx Tech. 418MHz eval. kit and a 433MHz pair from
> Abacom Tech. and have had serious difficulty achieving anywhere near the
> ranges claimed by either.  The Lynx pair will barely reach 30-40 ft. out-
> doors in direct line-of-sight.  (Spec. sheet says "...a highly reliable RF
> link capable of transferring serial data at distances in excess of 300 ft.
> is formed.")  I'm awaiting a return call from Lynx's tech. support; I MUST
> be doing SOMETHING wrong.
>