BTW, yes I can transmit on squelch code zero. Mine is about two
years old.
"Michael R. Clements" wrote:
>
> True, if there is interference you need to pick a non-zero
> squelch code. But if the airwaves are clear, using zero gives you
> better reception.
>
> Giles Douglas wrote:
> >
> > However squelch code 0 means no squelch, so what you should do is pick a
> > squelch code other than 0. 0 will receive any transmission on the channel
> > you've chosen (which is also a compatibility feature with the older models -
> > you can listen, but you can't send).
> >
> > At least, this is how mine work (it gets amusing when skiing and you set it
> > on 0 - it appears every person on the mountain has one of the damn things!)
> >
> > Giles
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Michael R. Clements
> > Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 6:17 PM
> > To: Toy4speed@aol.com
> > Cc: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: GGF 8/27 Talkabouts Channel ?
> >
> > They have 14 channels and each channel has 36 "squelch codes".
> > That is 504 combinations, all of which are independent and
> > non-interfering with each other. They work pretty well at all
> > settings, but the best transmission range & quality seems to be
> > on channel 7, squelch code 0.
> >
> > Toy4speed@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey All:
> > >
> > > Are the Talkabouts the 14 channel walkie talkies ? What channel would be
> > > used ?
> > > I understand the newer models have "subchannels". Could we stay on the
> > basic
> > > channels so owners of the older models without subchannels also tune in ?
> > >
> > > Don Lew
> > > DSP #179 Supra
> >
> > --
> > Michael R. Clements
> > mrc01@flash.net
> > Criminals prefer unarmed victims.
> > Politicians prefer unarmed peasants.
> > I am none of the above.
>
> --
> Michael R. Clements
> mrc01@flash.net
> Criminals prefer unarmed victims.
> Politicians prefer unarmed peasants.
> I am none of the above.
--
Michael R. Clements
mrc01@flash.net
Criminals prefer unarmed victims.
Politicians prefer unarmed peasants.
I am none of the above.
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