Batboard

how do you get the signal strength meter to display on a MCS2000 Type II I see it on the right side of the display is it under a button function?

I believe it's only active with SmartZone systems

nope that didn't work

anybody else have any thoughts?

I think the signal strength display only works on conventional models of the MCS2000.

I wondered if it was part of the phone aspect?

I work with a fleet of MCS2000's and have NEVER seen it work on conventional or SmartNET/ SmartZONE.

/\/\ uses this model LCD display for a multitude of other radios for other systems like Tetra, IDEN and even the MICOM-2 HF rig. Must be used in some other system.

Jim

I am on a Smartzone System and the signal strength meter works on every MCS2000 I have ever seen in one of our units. I don't remember if it worked or not while we were on a the old Smartnet system.

well i have it on a SmartZone and its not working so their has to be a feature that has to be turned on to make it work...

I have conventional model II MCS2000s and trunking (Smartnet) model IIIs. The signal strength works on the conventional model IIs but does nothing on the trunking model IIIs.

John

Your radio must be affiliating with the system to have the signal meter operational. ie. you must be a authorized user.

The radio must communicate with the system.

Weird. I haven't noticed it on my model III in the truck, and it's on a Smartnet system, and it's authorized. It's got 7.something firmware as well, so I'd love to think that isn't the problem...

I've never cared enough to look into it - I thought it was mostly for the iden/nextel stuff.

-Alex