With simulcast, it isn't necessarily signal strength that is the problem.
Linear Simulcast Modulation uses amplitude and frequency modulation concurrently. I also assert that it drops the power to near zero between symbols. I think this messes the scanners up.
I didn't mention, but keep the orientation and location of the radio in mind. For me, the craziest things will work. I really wish I had pictures. And experiment with a pizza pan or cookie sheet below the scanner. Even tilting the scanner in a certain setting can be the difference between problems and perfect decode to me. And the jokes about standing on one foot... that's not too far off. Your body acts as a good shield, so it can block the wanted signal or interference. It's almost silly what is sometimes required to get these to work on simulcast.
Linear Simulcast Modulation uses amplitude and frequency modulation concurrently. I also assert that it drops the power to near zero between symbols. I think this messes the scanners up.
I didn't mention, but keep the orientation and location of the radio in mind. For me, the craziest things will work. I really wish I had pictures. And experiment with a pizza pan or cookie sheet below the scanner. Even tilting the scanner in a certain setting can be the difference between problems and perfect decode to me. And the jokes about standing on one foot... that's not too far off. Your body acts as a good shield, so it can block the wanted signal or interference. It's almost silly what is sometimes required to get these to work on simulcast.