I do build the FL from the database but have always had my range set at 10 miles. I also just noticed that monitor settings were switched off. Should I have all the sites enabled or just the ones close to my home on, or does it matter if my range is set to 0. Looking forward to setting this up later. Thanks for your help.
tonya, MARCS-IP Cuyahoga County is a Simulcast Site. So there is just one site. Multiple towers but just one Site.
Lake and Geuage counties are setup the same way, as a Simulcast Site.
In your profile Monitor should be ON for each Favorites List. So should Download.
Range in your case doesn't come into play. You are stationary with a Favorites List monitoring a Simulcast Site. Typically you would use Range if you are using a GPS with the Master Database while traveling.
If you are stationary and not using a GPS, there should be no difference in reception between the Master Database and the Favorites List.
The only setting that I can think of that might make a difference is the Digital Threshold. It can be set to Automatic or at a Manual setting (example: level 8). The Automatic setting will try to adjust for the best reception. But since Simulcast sites can be highly variable base on your location or weather, Automatic may or may not be the best option.
In your case you might want to try adjusting the Digital Threshold setting in your Favorites List.