brorex said:Kag49601 said:brorex said:randywf said:Kag49601 said:brorex said:Kag49601 said:I picked one of these up, used on eBay to try and remove the epoxy. One was a success and the other... Not so much.... I think I will be doing the splice method if I replace the 5.8 side. I really haven't saw a need to upgrade these yet, but though I would try.... It's a *****...
What is the splice method? I vs e bird side antennas coming sometime would like to know what's easiest[/quote
There are a couple of good videos on how to do this on YouTube. Basically you cut off the single dipole (section with the heat shrink) and then splice/solder an sma pigtail to that end. That will allow you to add antennas to the bird without having to mess with the 5.8 board with the epoxy.
The problem with splicing is that it is time-consuming, easy to make it worse and if you are successful it usually does not work as good as just installing the new cables. You can order a new modified 5.8 receiver at http://www.ebay.com/itm/261587222841. It already has the antennas removed. Hope this helps.
Do these boards have to be soldered in? I haven't looked yet
No there are screws that hold it in place.
And then just plugs that plug to it?
Yes with new coax pigtails.