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
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Michael R. Clements
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