Would only upgrading my base save me time?

[avoidthelloyd]

I have a TLS and T2. I often work in hilly terrain with no cell coverage. I regularly spend 45min-hour at corners (even using all the little tricks) before I can store a trusted shot. I'm considering upgrading my base first and later upgrading the TLS. I know that upgrading my base to the T3 will add the constellation corrections, but have any of you had any real-world time savings by only upgrading your base?

I'm wanting quicker fixes in canopy more than anything else. I didn't know if any of you fine fellas have taken this route and experienced progress? Thanks.

 

[Nate The Surveyor]

Do you have a radio? If so, which one?
I work hilly too.

 

[avoidthelloyd]

Sorry. I noticed you’re in southern AR. I’m in Eastern OK. I use the HPT435BT and have a hard time getting past a mile in my terrain no matter where I set it.

 

[Shawn Billings]

Yes. Multi constellation with the standard LS is faster than GPS and Glonass only. You'd also be on a path to multi constellation with the LS plus after upgrading your LS when you're ready.

 

[Nate The Surveyor]

Ok, just a few thoughts.
Do you have the 5/8 gain antenna?
Do you have a way to elevate that base antenna, up 20' or 30'?
Do you have a ground plane?
A mile seems short to me.
My 35 watt has been in for repair 2x or so.
It may not be putting out more than 1 or 2 watts.
A good radio shop can generally check output power. I just think something is not quite right.
Nate

 

[avoidthelloyd]

Ok, just a few thoughts.
Do you have the 5/8 gain antenna?
Do you have a way to elevate that base antenna, up 20' or 30'?
Do you have a ground plane?
A mile seems short to me.
My 35 watt has been in for repair 2x or so.
It may not be putting out more than 1 or 2 watts.
A good radio shop can generally check output power. I just think something is not quite right.
Nate

I have the 35 watt antenna from Javad with ground plane and I do elevate to 16ft and that’s about as much antenna cable that I have. I haven’t checked the output power but I do monitor my battery voltage. I also try to plan using the radio signal website I got from a post here.

But back to adding the constellation however, I am aware that changing to D8PSK will shorten the radio range also. I hate this.

@Shawn Billings thanks for the reply.

 

[Nate The Surveyor]

You should be getting better range. Than that. That radio has 2 or 3 INTERNAL transmitters. With diodes.
(My word choice may be poor, but my concept is good)
If the diode to the high power transmitter is burned out, then you will only get either 1 watt, or 4 watts. It sounds like you are only getting 1 watt or 4 watts.
Where are you at in East Oklahoma?
A comparison side by side would tell you.
N

 

[avoidthelloyd]

Poteau. My cell is (918) 413-5324. Any help appreciated. Thanks. - Jason

 

[Armen Harutyunyan]

Hello Jason,

1.Make sure please, that the HPT435BT has attached antenna.
2. Launch TLS, go to the Base/Rover, connect to T2 via BT.
3. Go to UHF Configuration, make sure that the Output Power is set to maximum value.

 

[Mitchell D Lane]

Ok, just a few thoughts.
Do you have the 5/8 gain antenna?
Do you have a way to elevate that base antenna, up 20' or 30'?
Do you have a ground plane?
A mile seems short to me.
My 35 watt has been in for repair 2x or so.
It may not be putting out more than 1 or 2 watts.
A good radio shop can generally check output power. I just think something is not quite right.
Nate

I've never got a mile out of my radio.

 

[Nate The Surveyor]

Mitch, you and Jason are getting shorted.
Maybe meet somewhere, and perform a direct comparison?

 

[Aaron S]

I've never got a mile out of my radio.

Neither have I. I spoke with Michael G. and he set me up with a longer whip, ground plane disc, and a custom cable that will let me get the antenna up higher. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but once someone answers my question in the other thread I'll give it a go.

 

[Armen Harutyunyan]

Poteau. My cell is (918) 413-5324. Any help appreciated. Thanks. - Jason

Hello Jason,

We would like to investigate the problem remotely, therefore please follow the described steps below:

1. Power ON Triumph-LS, T2 and HPT435BT.

2. Connect the Triumph-LS to the Internet.

3. On Triumph-LS, go to Support->Remote Assistance, set password and tap on Connect button.

4. Send us password and serial number of Triumph-LS.

5. We will connect from T-LS to T2 via Bluetooth, so make sure that it is powered on and located up to 3 meters from T-LS. The distance between external HPT435BT and T2 should be accordingly 1-2 meters.

Note: we recommend to use external power supplies for all devices.

 

[Nate The Surveyor]

I've had my 35 watt radio into the shop 2 times, since new. Both time, they replaced the high power diode. It'll fool you, because when the high power diode burns out, it will default to the low power diode. So, it keeps working, at LOW POWER output.
What you described sounds like what mine did.
How you blow the diode, is while broadcasting at something above 12 watts, unplug, or break connection to the base battery, and plug it in again. High winds can do this, especially if using the clips, to hold it on the battery. Or, livestock can bump it, momentarily breaking connection. Bam. Blew the diode.
I suggest you set up a range test, while you KNOW things are right. You should be getting 5 miles with a 15' tx antenna, on a hill. If you are struggling to get a mile, something is wrong.
Nate

 

[avoidthelloyd]

I haven't been receiving emails that these are having new posts sorry. I had my radio tested and it was only pushing 2 watts when set at 35w. I'm hoping to work with JAVAD and get the parts and instructions to repair myself since I own it? I majored in electronics.

 

[Nate The Surveyor]

I'm curious if you can get the diode. Also, how were you able to test the radio? Many radio shops don't have the ability to test a radio that broadcasts, in blasts, 1 second apart.
They can test a STEADY output, of TX signal. Thanks
Nate

 

[avoidthelloyd]

I'm curious if you can get the diode. Also, how were you able to test the radio? Many radio shops don't have the ability to test a radio that broadcasts, in blasts, 1 second apart.
They can test a STEADY output, of TX signal. Thanks
Nate

This guy had all the right stuff. His meter was analog and the needle moved up in 1 second intervals. I don't know what it was, but I'd like to have one.

 

[Shawn Billings]

Jason,
Check your Lloyd Land Surveying email. I sent you an email a couple of hours ago that included @Andrey Simonov regarding this. I'd recommend discussing with him.