This may be a dumb question, but is the periodic RSS squelch adjustment necessary when using PL? If so, what is the recommended practice for setting the level?

The adapter I am using to measure is a Motorola 3082059x01 (Amp 558461-1) and an Aeroflex 3550. The moto procedure states to set the volume to full. In the end, after the pre-selector alignments by ear alone on two UHF radios, 12dB sinad came in at -113dB on one radio and -122 on another. The second...

Hi all, been diving into Quantar's lately and been noticing on the two UHF radios we have that the SINAD will not get near 12dB when the radio is at full volume, even at power levels as high as -80dB. BUT, if I drop the volume down one notch the distortion level drops and I can get the 12dB at aroun...

Hi all! Recently started working with Quantar repeaters and have a quick question about how the radio behaves when receiving. Little back story, currently having an issue with a remote site not reaching the repeater. Other sites can reach OK. Normally with a good receive signal the radio illuminates...