My radio channel quality keeps reading “Poor”

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I was tested the issue against my Mavic pro and the Mavic has no issues. The P4 Pro on the other hand dropped my fpv out at about 200 ft altitude. When I finally did get it back after moving the antennas and bringing it down to an altitude of 120ft. It seems to be an ongoing issue? I’ve recalibrated the compass multiple times in different areas to try to rule out interference when I calibrated it. I’m just wondering if this is an issue anyone else is having?
 
The compass has no effect on your signal quality (nor does the IMU, or GPS)

How are you orienting your antennas?
How far away horizontally was the Phantom?
What is the environment you are flying in?
 
I orient the antennas in the v position. The weather was clear. I do usually get to the altitude I want before I start moving away
 
I ran my Mavic pro the same altitude and direction and I didn’t start losing signal till 6000ft
 
Antennas should be parallel to each other, pointing straight(ish) up, with the flats facing the Phantom. If you fly straight up you are in the worst possible signal position.
 
You haven't mentioned the environment.
Depending on signal noise from wifi, your mobile, other sources, you can also try switching 2.4GHz to 5.GHz, or vice versa
 
My channel was set on manual instead of auto? I changed it to auto and just tried it. It seemed to do a lot better
 
Yep. Some have suggested the 32 channel hack and then use the highest channel 32. The claim is fewer services use that one. I do know that the P4 I have is immune to 2.4 GHz WiFi. I have an internet business I run from my Amateur Radio ham shack and 110 foot tower. I have three sector antennas that are 100% duty cycle and on all the time plus a 5.8 GHz dish always in. I’ve routinely checked these antennas and mounts by flying my P4 within two feet in front of all these antennas during usage and have never had any problems or warnings! I frequently fly Litchi waypoint mission that goes out to 7,450 feet at 400 feet altitude with 100% signals using Wind Surfers and still no interference noted. Dji’s Frequency hopping works great!
Thanks
Jim
WA5TEF
 

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