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Minitor VI Poor Reception

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PNGR1209

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Just got 3 new Minitor VI pagers, 5 freq models, VHF.

Programmed easily.

However their reception is noticeably worse than a V model. Scratchy and not as clear.

This is while holding them side by side. The V is definately better.

I even pulled a 2nd unit out and programmed it the same with the same results.

Of course there is no way to view the engineer data as with prior models, so that's out for now.

Anyone else see this?
 

cackis

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Yes, Minitor VI reception sucks. Noticeable difference from Minitor V.We put 6 VHF in service and they work but big difference in reception. Mighty M has acknowledged the issue and is supposed to be coming up with a firmware update to address issue but I haven't seen it yet on my MOL account yet. Bring back the Minitor II lol.
 

westernme963

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Where's that like button? I'm still using a min II lowband. Best reception. Ran a unity G1 for awhile. But the simplicity of the II is always welcome.
 

sfd119

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Just got 3 new Minitor VI pagers, 5 freq models, VHF.

Programmed easily.

However their reception is noticeably worse than a V model. Scratchy and not as clear.

This is while holding them side by side. The V is definately better.

I even pulled a 2nd unit out and programmed it the same with the same results.

Of course there is no way to view the engineer data as with prior models, so that's out for now.

Anyone else see this?

Played with the squelch options at all?
 

Comspec333

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Many departments nationwide that are using the Motorola Minitor VI pager have reported static or noise heard on receipt of page or a page that has been missed completely under certain low radio frequency conditions. Motorola is aware of this issue and is working to understand the cause and provide a resolution to this problem.

Models affected are the VHF models:
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pete7919

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There's another thread talking about this also

http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/290091-minitor-vi-issue.html

I'm of the opinion that it's a hardware problem that will not be able to be fixed with software. They'll probably fix it right in manufacturing but who knows when. A bigger problem for them is now they are manufacturing in China (Vs Taiwan for the 5) so they are not allowed on GSA with it (or any federal funding such as federal grants) because of the Trade Agreements Act.
 

NorCalrescue

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Same issue. Have (5) of the M6's and all have horrible reception compared to M5's. Will not buy any additional.
 
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