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Astro Spectra programming
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You have to go into the Menu Config page and change the Text Configuration. You are only allowed 11 characters for a W9 and less for a W5/7. Just decrease the channel name to something less than 11 and you'll be able to edit the Zone name. Unlike the original Spectra, the Zone and Channel share the same display. It's one thing I hate about the Astro Spectra.
No worries Tim.
Happy 4th to you too!
Happy 4th to you too!
For what its worth, you can temporarily change the zone display size to the max, type in a zone name, then switch it back. It'll keep whatever you entered in the Zone name as you posted but it'll be greyed out. Good for quick ID of what zone is what.
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