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Pro came across this video on Youtube, Was wondering if it can be used with antenna's also. Interesting Idea,
if you having signal problems , could be a few things , amps , cables , do direct connection the the exterme pair and see how it works.
losing the signal 500 feet is like the antennas are not connected.... also you have to POWER uptake rf amps for the signal to pass thru!
Yeah, my idea is to grab that tripod with the antennas on it and secure the three legs of it around the top section of an aluminum telescopic flagpole. Then close the legs nice and tight around the flagpole section with something like cable ties or hose clamps. Aim the antenna from the ground. Then just extend it up manually without twisting because the pole will lock in with steel pop up buttons as each section is fully extended. Fly. Lower it when done and put everything safely away in the house or shed to protect from wind and rain. It would only take a few minutes.
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I went out and did a check on my u.FL cables, all 3 are are reading around .2 ohms with a lead on the center pin, one on the outer connector. Also checked to see if any were spun around inside and they all look clean. DB, I actually no longer have my old antenna, I sold it to help pay for the Extreme.
Hey beau i have a couple 2.4's from the sunhans and a 5.8 helical i can send you to test. I think i still have spare u.fl to sma's as well. Let me know
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Hey Pro, I didn't think of using the antennas from the sunhans... I have a few actually, can I use one from a 5.8 sunhans? Otherwise I do have that IB Crazy antenna too.
yeah man just screw on the 2 - 2.4's and a 5.8 and try it. I used the sunhans 2.4's and a 8 turn 5.8 before to mess around with and my video didn't cut until 3500' in a very tree dense area. So if you can get out over 1000' youll know your u.fl cables are good
Beau, were you able to try the extremes without amps to see if maybe it was the amps causing it? I'm sure you checked over and over but you made sure all the cables were correct? It has to be a cable or amp issue...more likely a cable
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I check all the cables, and they all looked correct. I will try both the extremes without amps and the sunhans antennas today.
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Pro, I tested this afternoon. I was able to get over 1000ft with the Sunhans and turned around. My u.FL cables are good I believe. I tested again with just the antenna attached to the remote, and made it out to 3000ft before no signal, adjusted my height but still could not get past that distance. Will is in contact with me on a solution!
there are instances when the rf amp have a problem , we had a set not receive very well ,the only way to privets to transpose the amps , or do a ground test only on receive , we have had new rf amps out of the box do this !
best is to do a test with a friend , have the kit at around 1000 meters out inline of site on the ground , then check receive images or RC control signals with and without amps .
we had a case on a long flight when we could not get past 3000ft , turned out we had a duff RF amp on receive. ill do test this week with similar kit to what you have at around 4km .
