Alfa range mod complete.

Matts175 · Apr 1, 2017

Got the Alfa mod completed tonight. I'm not necessarily looking for more range as I've already discovered that even stock out of the box, the battery was my only limit. What I'm looking for is just a more solid signal around my house/neighborhood. I'll give her a test run later tonight. In my excitement to get the mod done, I forgot to charge a battery, LOL.

HWCM · Apr 2, 2017

I have those. Absolute best bang for the buck. I get amazing signal past three miles.

kevin261 · Apr 3, 2017

What alfa panels do I need for p3p not sure which ones to get?

Matts175 · Apr 3, 2017

kevin261 said:
What alfa panels do I need for p3p not sure which ones to get?

APA-M25.

HWCM · Apr 3, 2017

This is the best price I have found for them.
Antenna Dual-Band 2.4GHz 5GHz 10dBi Panel w/ RP-SMA connector

Matts175 · Apr 3, 2017

Wow. That's dirt cheap.

HWCM · Apr 3, 2017

They ship fast too.

Matts175 · Apr 3, 2017

Have you found any better deals on the cables? I paid like $22 for them. And they shipped slow as molasses. I even sent the guy an email and "beached" at him for sitting on my order for 5 days before shipping.

HWCM · Apr 4, 2017

Matts175 said:
Have you found any better deals on the cables? I paid like $22 for them. And they shipped slow as molasses. I even sent the guy an email and "beached" at him for sitting on my order for 5 days before shipping.

DJI Custom Cables - RG178 RP-SMA to MMCX (6.5")

k9time · Apr 4, 2017

So the P3P is going to need to be modded? You sold all your mods with the standard so you are starting over?

Matts175 · Apr 4, 2017

k9time said:
So the P3P is going to need to be modded? You sold all your mods with the standard so you are starting over?

It didn't NEED to be modded. It went over 3 miles right out of the box (in a clear, interference free area). I'm just the type of guy that can't leave anything alone. These did, however, help when I'm flying in my neighborhood. Lots and lots of wifi devices over here. I was able to go a full mile, despite the interference. Out of the box, I was losing video at about 4000 feet.

Any of the items from the standard that transferred over, I kept. Such as gimbal guard, leg extensions. Inspire tablet holder, tablet shade/hood, 2 extra batteries and 4 battery hub. I then sold the standard, basically stock with the exception of 2 Alfas (for 2.4ghz) and the YKS 5.8ghz antenna. Sold it to my buddy for $350.

Lifted Chevy · Apr 4, 2017

Nice ! I'm almost out of warranty and want to do this. Is it difficult to install?

Matts175 · Apr 4, 2017

Lifted Chevy said:
Nice ! I'm almost out of warranty and want to do this. Is it difficult to install?

Warranty, smorranty, LOL. I haven't even had mine month.

Well. Depends on your electronics skill level, but I wouldn't say difficult, just tedious. It took me an hour from start to finish. I think that hardest part was "popping" the stock antennas out. WOW, they are tight. I was scared to break my remote.

Here is a how to video:

Here is another (it's in Chinese or something, but it's translated with captions):

Lifted Chevy · Apr 4, 2017

Thank you ! Looks easy enough.

k9time · Apr 4, 2017

Matts175 said:
It didn't NEED to be modded. It went over 3 miles right out of the box (in a clear, interference free area). I'm just the type of guy that can't leave anything alone. These did, however, help when I'm flying in my neighborhood. Lots and lots of wifi devices over here. I was able to go a full mile, despite the interference. Out of the box, I was losing video at about 4000 feet.

Any of the items from the standard that transferred over, I kept. Such as gimbal guard, leg extensions. Inspire tablet holder, tablet shade/hood, 2 extra batteries and 4 battery hub. I then sold the standard, basically stock with the exception of 2 Alfas (for 2.4ghz) and the YKS 5.8ghz antenna. Sold it to my buddy for $350.

So i could leave amps and itelite on standard and install argtek and alfa 2.4's on pro? Just leave 5.8 off? Hmmm I have all this now.. Just need the pro..

k9time · Apr 4, 2017

Matts175 said:
Warranty, smorranty, LOL. I haven't even had mine month.

Well. Depends on your electronics skill level, but I wouldn't say difficult, just tedious. It took me an hour from start to finish. I think that hardest part was "popping" the stock antennas out. WOW, they are tight. I was scared to break my remote.

Here is a how to video:

Here is another (it's in Chinese or something, but it's translated with captions):

At least you flew yours before you modded. Weather was so nasty when I bought standard I modded before first flight. Not again..

Pete43 · Apr 4, 2017

Matt, how big a difference with the new alpha's?
I've got my wiring, waiting for an antenna..

Matts175 · Apr 4, 2017

Pete43 said:
Matt, how big a difference with the new alpha's?
I've got my wiring, waiting for an antenna..

Big difference in the city. They just keep it more solid, rather than in/out/in again.

I took this beautiful picture 1 mile away from my house:

wolf~928 · Apr 4, 2017

Matt, did you use the argtek base on your p3s? That's what I've ordered. Gonna try the alfas as well,,,that's an awesome pic,,

Matts175 · Apr 4, 2017

wolf~928 said:
Matt, did you use the argtek base on your p3s? That's what I've ordered. Gonna try the alfas as well,,,that's an awesome pic,,

No I just drilled holes and used RP-SMA to u.fl connectors. The ARGtek base is a much better idea though. I wish I would have done it that way instead. Much cleaner install and completely reversible if ever needed.