MAESTRO PROBLEMS

N8AUM

Paul - K6HR

Which SSDR version are you using?

N8AUM

SRI, forgot to mention that. Running 3.1.8

Mike-VA3MW

Is the Maestro connected via wifi or lan?

N8AUM

wifi, PC on 5G, Maestro 2.4G. Also forgot to mention when Maestro is on the 5G it constantly keeps dropping connectivity. Live out in the sticks so practically no interference from others.   

Mike-VA3MW

OK, that is what I thought.

I have seen this before.  What I think happens is that the data flow on the WiFi network is getting interrupted, which isn't a surprise at all.  The Flex Radios move data on the WiFi network that is very time sensitive.  As operators, we can't handle our HF signals being very late (latency).  

It could be that your router is buffering a lot of data and this is resulting in Maestro data being out of sync.  (I'm sure Tim can explain further).

Since both devices are on WiFi, you have quadrupled the impact.  

So, what can you do?

• Try another WiFi access point
• See if you can get the radio LAN connected to the Access Point
• Reduce your data flow to the Maestro by sliding the FPS and RATE sliders in the Display tab (this will help a lot)
• Try not to use 2.4G since it is bandwidth limited

Mike

N8AUM

Hi Mike, 
I dont understand what u mean by different "access point" ? Radio is the only thing connected to LAN
I usually have the FPS and waterfall set very low.
When I try the using 5G on Maestro it locks up every couple hrs and 2.4G seems to last longer. WIFI traffic here very low, 2 PC's and sometimes my laptop. 

Stan VA7NF

Mike,
Your WiFi access point actually has more connections than you think, especially at 2.4G.  Every other WiFi device may have traffic on the same channel, of which there are very few, and has to decide if that traffic is for you.
A neighbor that is streaming can wipe out your box.

Direct STP/SSTP cable connection is best with a double female and very short UTP cable at your radio side.  This prevents noise pickup and also avoids a ground loop.  Other option get a longer SSTP cable, cut so it reaches to both devices, and install a non shielded connector at each cut. 

N8AUM

Appreciate ur suggestion but as I stated I live out in the STICKS so very little WIFI activity except for my 2 PC's and laptop once in a while. Have no clue about STP/SSTP ? The whole point of getting a Maestro was so I can use it rather than laptop when I want to go sit outside and enjoy the outdoors. My conclusion is that the tablet being used might be a little on the deaf side ? The Maestro is about 15ft from router so I would ASSume theirs plenty signal strength ?
I switched the Maestro to 5G couple hrs ago and will let her run to see how long before she locks up.
TNX 4 ur input

N8AUM

Tim - W4TME

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N8AUM

TNX Tim for taking the time for explaining and possible solution for my predicament !
73 N8AUM  Vidas