Dbsmods.com is absolutely the best in long range antennas

markstoys · Nov 25, 2015

You will love it I have done the mod very easy just get shorter cable's enjoy

phantom13flyer · Nov 25, 2015

Achilleas said:
Hi Mohan, can you please let me know where I can do the DBS mod in the UK please?

New Horizon ITelite Panel antenna P3 and Inspire

Timritchieblue · Nov 27, 2015

turkminator said:
I have two heroes currently.

1) Zoolander and 2) Mohan for that 10mile run. What the... Either way v impressive.

Anyway, Mohan would appreciate if you could let us know who Will is? Also, has anyone done tests on the eBay cables mentioned on improved range (if so 6 inches or 4 inches for the DBS mods on the P3P)?

Thanks!

4" blue cables

bobmyers · Nov 27, 2015

Timritchieblue said:
4" blue cables

the four inch blue cables have performed well on mine.

phantom13flyer · Nov 28, 2015

bobmyers said:
the four inch blue cables have performed well on mine.

Yeah the blue ones performed great for me in the beginning but then I started to lose range. I put some new blues on and worked great again . So if you guys start to lose range switch out those cables and hopefully it will improve . Hopefully the rg58 cables will be in soon i ordered. They have been recommended by the big antenna makers over the rg402 cables.

UnknownCaller · Nov 28, 2015

phantom13flyer said:
Yeah the blue ones performed great for me in the beginning but then I started to lose range. I put some new blues on and worked great again . So if you guys start to lose range switch out those cables and hopefully it will improve . Hopefully the rg58 cables will be in soon i ordered. They have been recommended by the big antenna makers over the rg402 cables.

What's the furthest you have been out with your DBS? Phantom13flyer?

phantom13flyer · Nov 28, 2015

I haven't had too many chances to fly with the new battery mod. So far though I have flown it out my back porch 24,356 ft . The day I went out to" my spot" I had problems with those blue cables and lost signal at 2400 ft. Between weather and work I haven't been back out there. I'm hoping to get to a better spot to fly. Flying out the back of my neighborhood isn't the best idea lol.

phantom13flyer · Nov 28, 2015

UnknownCaller said:
What's the furthest you have been out with your DBS? Phantom13flyer?

What's your furthest now 9 or 10 miles lol? You're killing it with the fpvlr antenna! !!

alokbhargava · Nov 28, 2015

I used to wonder why are people so crazy modifying antenna with a wish to fly long distances, is flying in a limited are with lots of maneuvers not enough?

I was wrong. Yesterday first time I crossed 1500 feet at an altitude of 400' and unfortunately I have desire to go and buy windsurfers and try something different. I want to see what I can't see through naked eyes. Am I on the path to kill my bird?

phantom13flyer · Nov 28, 2015

alokbhargava said:
I used to wonder why are people so crazy modifying antenna with a wish to fly long distances, is flying in a limited are with lots of maneuvers not enough?

I was wrong. Yesterday first time I crossed 1500 feet at an altitude of 400' and unfortunately I have desire to go and buy windsurfers and try something different. I want to see what I can't see through naked eyes. Am I on the path to kill my bird?

When done properly and safely , Lind distance flying can be very fun. When I bought my p2 I never knew it would lead to flying long distances. It has become a little addictive . But for me photography is most important and having a stable strong signal is a priority. 90% of my flights are 2000 ft or less but it's nice to know that my signal will not be lost. And if there is ever a place I want to photograph that is far away I can do that too. In my opinion it's never a bad idea to get an antenna that provides a great reliable signal .

Timritchieblue · Nov 28, 2015

phantom13flyer said:
Yeah the blue ones performed great for me in the beginning but then I started to lose range. I put some new blues on and worked great again . So if you guys start to lose range switch out those cables and hopefully it will improve . Hopefully the rg58 cables will be in soon i ordered. They have been recommended by the big antenna makers over the rg402 cables.

Do you remove your DBS mod antenna board? Just wondering how the cables could become defective.

dirkclod · Nov 28, 2015

alokbhargava said:
I used to wonder why are people so crazy modifying antenna with a wish to fly long distances, is flying in a limited are with lots of maneuvers not enough?

I was wrong. Yesterday first time I crossed 1500 feet at an altitude of 400' and unfortunately I have desire to go and buy windsurfers and try something different. I want to see what I can't see through naked eyes. Am I on the path to kill my bird?

... Caught da bug huh .

phantom13flyer · Nov 28, 2015

Those blue cables did not do so well on the swr meter. It showed that some of the signal is going back toward the controller. And also the rg402 cables can break easily as well. Definitely keep some backup cables with you . I'll report back on how the rg58 cables do as well.

alokbhargava · Nov 28, 2015

dirkclod said:
... Caught da bug huh .

I have the chopper, these bugs can't attack me

Pluto88888 · Nov 28, 2015

I just ordered the DBS Mod for my new controller picked up on ebay for £160.
I hate flying long distances and losing live feed coming back home hope this solve my problems.

UnknownCaller · Nov 28, 2015

phantom13flyer said:
What's your furthest now 9 or 10 miles lol? You're killing it with the fpvlr antenna! !!

That's good man. Right now the record I have is 8.5 out and back. I should be able to get at least 9 miles just a question of the wind conditions.

dirtybum · Nov 28, 2015

UnknownCaller said:
That's good man. Right now the record I have is 8.5 out and back. I should be able to get at least 9 miles just a question of the wind conditions.

Unknown & Flyer , do you think with some of the reports and your own experience but having the old motors limits you to a little less mileage?

FatTwoTonTony · Nov 28, 2015

John Locke said:
One problem with that mod is fitting the controller into my backpack and hardcase. I have an ST10 controller (Q500+) with the FPVLR.com antenna. It's big a doesn't fit in the case anymore. Removing the antenna is a hassle, not to mention the controller count accidentally be turned on without the antenna, which can blow the RF amps inside.

Its foam in my case so I just took a knife and shaped it out....really was not a big deal

phantom13flyer · Nov 28, 2015

dirtybum said:
Unknown & Flyer , do you think with some of the reports and your own experience but having the old motors limits you to a little less mileage?

It appears to be that way. All the reports show a 2.5-3 minute flight time increase with the new motors. That's a huge advantage in long distance flights . I'm looking into upgrading my motors but it's not cheap because the mc board has to avinbe replaced as well. The motors are $72 dollars and the mc board is $400. I think it may be cheaper to buy an advance and switch out cameras , I have a pro and want to keep the 4k camera. Then sell the rc, camera , battery ,charger ,etc. I can probably only spend 150-200 dollars doing it that way. But to answer your question in my opinion yes having the old motors is a disadvantage when compared to the new motors.