I think the best configuration is 5.8 pointing straight up, 2.4 pointing straight down (or down and out a bit). This would allow him to keep them all on the same plane, with good separation between them, wouldn't it?
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I think the best configuration is 5.8 pointing straight up, 2.4 pointing straight down (or down and out a bit). This would allow him to keep them all on the same plane, with good separation between them, wouldn't it?
Not sure what you mean. Since they're linear antennas and they're vertical polarity, ideally you want everything vertical but with the flat part of those panels facing the AC. Because the antennas in the AC are vertical.
He might consider putting something like this between his 5.8 antenna and the controller: RG405 Semi Flexible RP-SMA male to RP-SMA female RF Blue LOW LOSS 3G 4G Cable | eBay
... with a 90 degree bend - thereby extending it out and up - out of the way of the 2.4 antennas. Then he could straighten the 2.4 antennas so that they're vertical.
He might consider putting something like this between his 5.8 antenna and the controller: RG405 Semi Flexible RP-SMA male to RP-SMA female RF Blue LOW LOSS 3G 4G Cable | eBay
... with a 90 degree bend - thereby extending it out and up - out of the way of the 2.4 antennas. Then he could straighten the 2.4 antennas so that they're vertical.
Correct ... as long as the face of the 2.4 is facing the AC ... it makes no difference if panel is bent down or up.
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Exactly. To my knowledge, these patch antennas have a pretty symmetrical beam, hence they are equally efficient if you mount them pointing up or down, as long as they are vertical and their face points toward the AC.
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I keep a small o-ring in my case and I slide it on the tip of the antenna after I put the windsurfer on, to secure it. Be aware that with the windsurfer what you gain in one direction, you lose elsewhere, so remember to keep it pointed toward the AC.
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That's quiet smart actually. I've resorted to using a small blob of blue tack where the reflector meets the RC antenna tip [emoji23]
I use a soda can and cut the top and left the bottom of the can and made a hole for the antenna then cut a little then have the can and it give me up to 3x times more distance. I have use it on P3s and P3A. The pictures I add is not the can I did but all most a like my one but the way I did it was far better then that ones on the pictures. Hope this helps. You can make one with tinfoil and cardboard but what I did i made it more better was soda cans the aluminum from soda cans is far better if you just cut it out and if you asked what kind Pepsi or Mountain Dew lol
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Here is a link to the thread I started about some distance runs I did. All I used was a homemade Windsurfer and got 9733ft on one flight and 11685ft on the other. I also put a link to the page to print out the Windsurfer to make your own. I printed mine on cardstock paper.
Here is a link to the thread I started about some distance runs I did. All I used was a homemade Windsurfer and got 9733ft on one flight and 11685ft on the other. I also put a link to the page to print out the Windsurfer to make your own. I printed mine on cardstock paper.
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