G5 Out of Range Alert

[bigmichaelcool]

I recently upgraded my PPS from version 1.30 to 3.16. I am now getting Out of Range alerts where I NEVER received these alerts before, like 5 or 6 times in 5 minute a period. These alerts are mostly when I am driving around, but I NEVER received them with the older version of PPS.

Is there something that changed with V3.16 that I can change in the PPS? If so, what?

Can I revert back to using V1.30?

I also upgraded to the newest firmware after upgrading the PPS, so the Out of Range alert issue existed before the firmware upgrade.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated!!!

 

[ilgrant]

Go to 7-Pager Function List Setting. Then Step 2 - Device Function Setting. The Alert can be disabled there. This is on the 3.16.21 version.

 

[radio3353]

Go to 7-Pager Function List Setting. Then Step 2 - Device Function Setting. The Alert can be disabled there. This is on the 3.16.21 version.

Isn't that setting for an Alert tone, not the text message? At least that seems to be the case per the Parameter Description menu.

 

[RouterRooter]

I was getting at out of range alert while the radio was sitting in the amp/charger and I solved the problem by attaching a rubber ducky to the back of the amp/charger

 

[900mhz]

G5 is dual band...which band went out of range?

 

[bob550]

Is your concern that you're receiving an audible alert whenever your pager goes out of range of the system you monitor, or that you're losing the actual signal when you shouldn't? BTW, I think you're confusing the firmware versions with the PPS versions. ("I recently upgraded my PPS from version 1.30 to 3.16.")

 

[ilgrant]

Isn't that setting for an Alert tone, not the text message? At least that seems to be the case per the Parameter Description menu.

It is an Alert tone for 'Out of Range'. Mine is set to Enabled. (not on purpose...probably a default setting in the software.) It is a low sound when it is Out of Range and sounds a 'dit dah dit' when it is back In range.

FunctionSettingByType

• Definition
  In/Out Range Alert function allows user to choose whether the pager plays Alert tone or not as the pager occurs In Range/ Out Range situation.
• Range
  Enable or Disable.
• Note
  This function only applies to Trunking Mode.

 

[RouterRooter]

G4 800 band went out of range on occasion when in the amp/charger but I solved the problem with a rubber ducky on the back of the amp/charger

 

[bigmichaelcool]

To reply to everyones questions:

Go to 7-Pager Function List Setting. Then Step 2 - Device Function Setting. The Alert can be disabled there. This is on the 3.16.21 version.

That selection is unchecked (disabled) on my PPS.

G5 is dual band...which band went out of range?

The 700/800 band; the only thing I monitor with the pager.

It is an Alert tone for 'Out of Range'. Mine is set to Enabled. (not on purpose...probably a default setting in the software.) It is a low sound when it is Out of Range and sounds a 'dit dah dit' when it is back In range.

Yes. That is exactly what is happening!

Is your concern that you're receiving an audible alert whenever your pager goes out of range of the system you monitor, or that you're losing the actual signal when you shouldn't? BTW, I think you're confusing the firmware versions with the PPS versions. ("I recently upgraded my PPS from version 1.30 to 3.16.")

The "1.30: is what was written on the CD that was shipped with the pager.

G4 800 band went out of range on occasion when in the amp/charger but I solved the problem with a rubber ducky on the back of the amp/charger

This only happens when I am driving in a certain area, that I know is well within the towers that I have programmed into the pager. Before upgrading the PPS, I NEVER received an Out of Range alert.

I hope this information helps. I would really like to find a solution to the issue than just turn off the alert. But I am willing if it comes to that. Thank you everyone that replied!!