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When I activate the beacon in self test mode, the measurements produce questionable results. Is there a problem with the beacon?

April 26, 2017activate Beacon measurements mode problem Questionable results self Test

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When I activate the beacon in self test mode, the measurements produce questionable results. Is there a problem with the beacon?

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1. In order to meet all of the Cospas-Sarsat requirements, a beacon is allowed a 15 minute warm-up period. When testing a beacon in self test, there is no warm-up period, hence some measurements may be somewhat skewed.