t6c very high error percentage

[deedubya]

When I exported my recent training session data from training manager into Firstbeat ATHLETE, many sessions had calculated error percentages that were very high. My run this morning had a Error percentage of 72%! When I disabled "artifact correction" for many portions of the session, the BPM was spiking between 0 and 550bpm. Most of the run, my HR was plotted as "RED", which I believe means that the results are being interpolated.

I have maybe a combined 30 hours of use on the HR belt; the watch is less than a year old, so I can't believe that battery life is the problem. My watch is on my wrist, and never more than 2 feet from the belt, so I can't believe that there is anything blocking transmission.

I also noticed that it seems to provide non-interpolated readings more often when my HR is recovering (I'm doing run/walk intervals), and is using interpolated results when my HR is climbing, following a walk interval.


Can anybody tell me why the error percentage is so high, or provide some insight as to what is considered "normal".

Thanks.

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[nedrise]

i have the same problem. on the watch the hr reading will remain the same especially if starting out fast and only updated correctly after going slow again or stopping. in the software values show interpolated??! this is very annoying

[deedubya]

I also contacted Suunto directly. They suggested I take the unit to their authorized repair person. Instead I returned it to the place I bought it (gratefully they have a policy to accept returns if the produc does not meet your expectations). In my case this error was the final straw. I was able to "ignore" several other shortcomings, but I felt I had paid a very steep premium for accurate HR data and was not getting it. Good luck with your unit.

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[nedrise]

exactly it's really not acceptable for this price...i really do hope this problem can be solved.