My transceiver and watch lose connection underwater

My transceiver and watch lose connection underwater

If your watch and transceiver communicate on the surface but lose communication underwater, you can try these tips.

Increase the transceiver power setting (Adjusting the Transceiver Power Setting).
Install the transceiver on a high pressure hose extension to improve the line of sight between the transceiver and the watch (Installing the Transceiver on a High Pressure Hose Extension).
Follow the transceiver position tips to achieve the best line of sight between the watch and the transceiver (Transceiver Position Tips).

Adjusting the Transceiver Power Setting

NOTE: Increasing the power setting increases the audible noise and transmission range of the transceiver and decreases its battery life.

On the paired Descent™ dive computer, from the Dive Setup menu, select Dive Network & Air Integration > Transmitters.
Select a paired transceiver.
Select Set Transmit Power.
Enter the transceiver ID.

NOTE: The transceiver ID is printed on the housing.
Select an option.

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My transceiver and watch lose connection underwater

If your watch and transceiver communicate on the surface but lose communication underwater, you can try these tips.

Adjusting the Transceiver Power Setting

NOTE: Increasing the power setting increases the audible noise and transmission range of the transceiver and decreases its battery life.

On the paired Descent™ dive computer, from the Dive Setup menu, select Dive Network & Air Integration > Transmitters.
Select a paired transceiver.
Select Set Transmit Power.
Enter the transceiver ID.

NOTE: The transceiver ID is printed on the housing.
Select an option.