WS1080: System drops out

[RADIOJAGUAR]

Just purchased a WS1080 and noticed that the P25, Phase I LWIN system I monitor drops out frequently for several minutes then starts working again. Is this to be expected or do I need to tweek something? Thanks..

 

[iMONITOR]

How far are you from a control channel tower site? How strong is the signal?

 

[RADIOJAGUAR]

System Drops Out

I can see the site.

 

[iMONITOR]

I can see the site.

Yes, but can you see the signal? How many bars on the signal display?

 

[RADIOJAGUAR]

System Drops Out

Full bars. But come to think of it, there are several system sites in the area and the signal strength could drop if it's receiving from a distant site. But it shouldn't drop out for several minutes. There is constant traffic on this system.

 

[iMONITOR]

Have you tried different areas within your home, and if so, was there any change?

 

[RADIOJAGUAR]

System Drops Out

Has happened about the same in all areas of the house and at other locations.

 

[TAbirdman]

try it with ATT turned on and see if it improves.

 

[AggieCon]

When it's listening to a talkgroup does it drop out? Our is it only dropping out the control channel decode?

Try leaving the squelch all the way open.

Remove every site except for the one you are actually monitoring.

Remove every channel except for the live control channel.

See how that performs, then slowing start adding stuff back in if necessary to due to mobility or if they frequently change the control frequency.

Add a wildcard talkgroup for that system and leave it on that through the browse menu, as opposed to scanning.

Keep trying different locations. Sometimes sweat spots can be unique and small. It took my months to find the sweat spot in my apartment for the main P25 I monitor. And for another P25 System, which is transmitted less than a mile away from the other tower, I have to use a yagi antenna in a different location. Don't get frustrated. Be patient.

What antenna are you using?

What site on the system are you trying to monitor?

Are you scanning only talkgroups/channels on that system?

 

[DickH]

... there are several system sites in the area and the signal strength could drop if it's receiving from a distant site....

That sounds like your problem. Why do you have distant sites in there? They are probably only Intellirepeater sites and only respond to units that are affiliated to them. You should only need the main site.
Which system is it? (City/county/state)