What the thread found

• Motor vibration and twitching followed by loss of handset signal can result from outdated firmware that handles RF interference poorly instead of rejecting it cleanly
• Faults in the transmitter CPU, RF module, or potentiometer can create intermittent signal problems that resemble RF interference
• Upgrading to half-wave antennas for both transmitter and receiver can triple the system range
• Larger aftermarket antennas are available through electronics suppliers and may improve signal strength in interference-heavy locations
• Checking that the CPU chip and RF module are fully seated in their sockets can resolve intermittent connection issues
• In high-RF-noise environments, sound equipment operators may experience similar wireless dropouts, confirming environmental interference rather than equipment-specific failure

Depends on

• Larger antennas trade off portability for range
• Stronger receiver sensitivity might increase susceptibility to picking up additional interference
• The firmware issue appears specific to older units and may not apply to newer models
• One user's similar but not identical problem was resolved by the manufacturer, suggesting solutions vary by specific failure mode

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