Wireless antennae wire signal issues

I have had a call from one of our customers (thanks Chad) who experienced issues whilst installing a wireless camera in the seed tank on his tow behind air cart.

He installed the screen in the tractor and camera at the top of the grain tank pointing down at the roller with the external antennae sitting at the front of the air-cart with the cable just looped outside the air cart. He checked that everything was working OK and he had a clear picture and a full 4 bars of signal on his screen.

He then went back, tidied up and coiled the excess antennae cable up tightly and cabled tied it neatly up.

On re-entering the cab, he noticed that the signal had dropped to one bar and then dropped out entirely. He scratched his head, thought what the …., and went back and cut the cable ties and let the antennae wire loop over the side of the bin and when he re-checked he had a full signal again. The machine is now operating perfectly with the antennae wire looped up but not tied tightly together.

I have spoken to a couple of other owners about this issue and it appears to be intermittent and related to how tightly the excess wire is coiled and cabled tied tightly together.

If any-one else is having issues with their wireless camera systems, please give me a ring.

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Dealing with Craig and Central Wheatbelt Imports was a pleasure.Had a small issue with a battery holding charge and he gave me a replacement on the spot and then took the time to re sync it for me.Fantastic service and product

Rob Orr

04:15 21 Jun 24

Have recently purchased the new HD screen and 4 cameras of Craig. Very easy to deal with and the new HD series are a massive improvement for both reception and range over the older models.

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05:24 01 Nov 22

What a fantastic service you provide . Well done.

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02:24 04 Oct 21

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05:06 25 Jul 21

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John Harris

06:50 05 Jul 21

Cameras were really easy to fit, instructions were clear and easy to follow. Only mistake we made was not buying them 5 years ago.Great product, thanks Craig

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03:33 18 May 21

I've dealt with Craig for over 8 years and have found the product to be excellent. Always giving great service and advice.

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08:49 17 May 21

I always get exactly what I expect and want from CWI, in a timely manner. Never any problems,

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CWI and Craig have given excellent service in helping me with large vehicle snatch-straps which are hard to get elsewhere. Transactions were easy and delivery super fast. Would highly recommend.

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01:41 17 Mar 21

The retrofit Led lights we purchased are truely unreal, they fit perfectly and plugged right into the factory wiring harness, will be back for more !Always a pleasure doing business with Craig

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04:49 03 Jan 21

I couldn't thank Craig enough for supplying us with the bridles that we needed on urgent basis. He not only arranged an exceptionally fast delivery but ensured throughout the process that all my questions and queries were addressed. He has a great personality and excellent products; combine these two togehter and you get the best service possible. Will definitely be returning back to you for more business. Have a good one!

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00:03 14 Sep 20

Great range of good Quality lighting and camera options.Highly recomended

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03:31 26 Feb 20

Craig has the product knowledge and industry experience to recommend exactly what I needed. Just ordered two camera kits for some machinery on the farm, and it arrived very promptly. Always helpful with after sales service too!

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11:01 22 Oct 19

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12:31 18 Oct 19

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00:49 08 Sep 19

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04:24 30 Jul 19

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