BPR40 MagOne Poor Range
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:13 pm
Has anyone else had complaints about the BPR40/MagOne both UHF & VHF having poor range right from brand new?
We have noticed that many people who purchase the BPR40/MagOne are returning them due to poor range. When the customer tries a CP200 or a TK2302/3302 they notice an immediate improvement with the range. I tested the power output and receive sensitivity on dozens of BPR40 portables and they are all normal and within the spec's. We have had so many of these radios returned that we refuse to sell them without first providing the customer demo units to see if they will be suitable for their needs. I cannot understand why a brand new radio with good sensitivity and good power output would get noticeably worse range then a different model with the same sensitivity and power output.
Any feedback would be appreciated,
Andy
We have noticed that many people who purchase the BPR40/MagOne are returning them due to poor range. When the customer tries a CP200 or a TK2302/3302 they notice an immediate improvement with the range. I tested the power output and receive sensitivity on dozens of BPR40 portables and they are all normal and within the spec's. We have had so many of these radios returned that we refuse to sell them without first providing the customer demo units to see if they will be suitable for their needs. I cannot understand why a brand new radio with good sensitivity and good power output would get noticeably worse range then a different model with the same sensitivity and power output.
Any feedback would be appreciated,
Andy