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Old 12-15-2003, 09:47 AM
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Default RE: gws e-starter wireless video succes!

I believe it maybe Vsource, interference, antenna polarization, or vibration issues. Interference wouldn't look like that. Typcially, you will see lines racing across in a pattern or other video distortion etc... Transmitters, operating at low signal levels makes it more important to consider the polarization of the both the ground and aerial antennas. Many people use vertical polarization, with both whips vertically. This provides a natural hole in coverage if the bird is directly above you which can cause the video to breakup. It is easy enough to change both of them to horizontal to experiment. Vibration can cause all kinds of problems. Be sure to isolate any electronics from vibs! Out of order... source voltage on the transmitter or receiver can cause the video to breakup if the minimum adequate receiveable signal is reached due to the combo of all the above.

My guess is... antenna polarization. If you are planning to fly directly over head... change the polarization to horizontal and I believe the dropouts will be eliminated.

Rob