Switch between constellations = loosing radio

I am trying to switch to (4) constellation with a (2) engine setup. I tried doing this out in the field, and the unit proceeded to "reboot" itself per say. After that, we completely lost our radio. We have tried this in the past as well, and the same thing happened. We have an internal spread spectrum, radio. Wondering if something needs to be set that we don't know about. Thank you in advance.
 

Adam

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Its not getting enough sats to compute a position in baserover setup. Kind of hard to test it without starting the base.
 
I see radio is back, but only detecting about 6 satellites. Seems pretty low obviously for having 4 constellations. Maybe I should reboot everything?
 

Adam

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You need to switch to one of the multi constellation firmwares to make use of the other constellations. I notice it is set to the standard rtk firmware.
 
I just went out to do a test around our office. I had it set to all (4) constellations at 2 engines. I tried getting a RTK in a random location, and it would not measure anything at all. It was struggling like heck to even get a fix. Then we tried switching to the 6 engine profile with all (4) constellations, and the radio became lost again. We could not measure anything. After that, we switched it back to the GPS and GLO with 6 engines, and it was able to get fixes instantly. Its working better with less constellations and satellites. I'm baffled as to what is going on....
 

Adam

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5PLS
I just went out to do a test around our office. I had it set to all (4) constellations at 2 engines. I tried getting a RTK in a random location, and it would not measure anything at all. It was struggling like heck to even get a fix. Then we tried switching to the 6 engine profile with all (4) constellations, and the radio became lost again. We could not measure anything. After that, we switched it back to the GPS and GLO with 6 engines, and it was able to get fixes instantly. Its working better with less constellations and satellites. I'm baffled as to what is going on....
Did you change the setting for Min RTK Engines to 1 for multi constellation 2 engine?
 

Adam

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From the action screen tap the compass button, then tap the 2nd button down on the right. Change Min RTK engines and Validate to 1.
 
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