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Signal Strength Indicator (Receive Only)
The Signal Indicator (antenna level bars like on a cell phone) now performs two functions:
1. Noise Meter: If your radio has NOT been triggered, the Signal Indicator will show
steady noise in the area. More bars = Good radio environment (less noise). If your Signal
Indicator shows fewer bars then there is a strong source of constant interference in the
area. The Signal Indicator will not show transient or brief interference like from another
PocketWizard user. Noise Sniffer “SLOW” scan might help there.
2. If your radio has been triggered, the Signal Indicator shows the strength of the last
trigger received. More bars = clear signal.
Noise Sniffer - /MENU B L (Receive Only)
L:NOISE SNIFFER
The Noise Sniffer is a MultiMAX tool for troubleshooting
RF issues. It can show the relative radio noise for the
MultiMAX channel and frequency displayed. To
access the Noise Sniffer set the MultiMAX to RECEIVE
then press /MENU B L.
In Noise Sniffer mode, use the arrow keys to cycle through the channels. If you have a
Custom ID, it will use the correct frequency for your Custom ID channel.
Place the MultiMAX in a location you intend to use, or walk around with the MultiMAX
to help pinpoint noise sources. Move the antenna closer to cable-runs and metal
structures to see if they are sources of RF noise on your channel.
127 = maximum noise the MultiMAX can sense. Lower is better. Readings below
40 are unlikely. What “should” the numbers be? As low as possible and still
have reliable operation. These numbers are only for comparing one channel
to another or for verifying RF noise as a possible factor on your channel
or location of choice. There is no perfect number, so operation needs to
be evaluated in context with these numbers.
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