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  • Testing The Airwaves With Wi-Spy

    In the meantime while we all decide what to do about testing 2.4GHz safety and reliability I went and got one of these to have a nosey around to see what's inhabiting my local 2.4GHz airspace.
    Wi-Spy
    Wi-Spy 2.4i - £65.00 | wi-spy | Crownhill Associates
    This is the same unit that Bruce at RCModelReviews has been using in his YouTube vids.
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    The two large peaks are from my DX7 Tx and the smaller two are from my E-Flite LP5DSM Tx.
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    As soon as I sort a new laptop battery I'll take it up the field and try it there.
    The Chanalyzer Lite v1.1, the older version that you see used in RCModelReviews vids is still downloadable from Australia.
    Review: WiSpy 2.4i spectrum analyzer for 2.4GHz
    The older one has the 3D display and the Density plot in a separate window from the Amplitude.
    Software downloads :: Wi-Spy Australia
    Both versions will run concurrently if you install them to different folders.
    Displays your local Wi-Fi environment as well if you set it to.
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    It could help spot unwanted signal interference before it causes damage.
    Just maybe it could help with setting an even playing field, so to speak, for the range testing issue.

    There are more expensive versions that are directional which could help track down the location of intrusive interference.
    e.g. Dodgy FPV gear swamping legit flyers
    Koz
    Total Relative noob
    Logo 400, TRex 450SEv2, Blade 400, mSR, mCX, HK450(build), DX7, Phoenix Simstick ..... AXN Clouds Fly, Night Vapor, HC Mosquito
    I've found a way to halt reckless heli spending ... Go Broke.

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