Need new phone/tablet mount so I can use parabolic range extender

[SunnyD]

I bought the cheap parabolic range extender for my p3s, but the stock phone holder is in the way if you use it (unless you turn the antenna sideways). So, I need to replace it with a different type. Which is best:

1. The Inspire type metal arms that replace the lanyard screw?
-If I went with this, I don't want to drill an additional hole, but I do want it to make more surface contact than just the lanyard screw. I've seen ones that lay flat and can be stuck with adhesive or zip tied.
-I would also need one that can be folded down to fit in my flight box.

2. Gopro adhesive type mount. J hook to tripod top, then screw in phone/tablet holder.
-could easily remove for flight box.
-I couldn't find an all-in-one pack of this on eBay or amazon, and may have to piece together.

So I was looking for feedback of what you guys are using, how you like it and the portability factor.
I'm not unhappy with the stock phone holder, I just can't see how it can be used with the parabolic range extender.
Thanks for your input!

 

[Gadget]

I used go pro mounts and made my own. Works fine for me, and the go pro mounts unclip easily to fit in my case. I was thinking about an inspire type mount too, but I'm impatient, and best buy had go pro mounts on the shelf!

 

[120CCPM]

If you use a phone, there are decent aluminum mounts on eBay for $6-8 that clamp to the lanyard anchor point. Look at the mount specs and see if your phone would fit.
I use a 7" tablet and went the Inspire mount route, but without drilling (instead, I used a thin stripe of double-tape to give some extra support). Larger/heavier tablets will require drilling (it's an easy job but can potentially void the warranty).
The GoPro mount route seems very good and totally reversible.
Inspire mount folds in, but not completely flat.

 

[120CCPM]

Here's the first type I mentioned... it's actually just $5 shipped to US:



And here's an Inspire-inspired (haha) mount, which could be very well mounted without drilling by using double-sided tape (3M VHB) on the side running against the RC:



It sells for less than $5, but it does not come with the actual phone/tablet holder (only the aluminum part).

 

[SunnyD]

Thx guys, got some parts on the way from eBay.

 

[Kilrymont]

Multiple path signals arriving at a device can result in phase chopping in and out as range varies due to drone flight. This arises when a reflective item bounces some signal into the drone/RC and the longer path of the bounced signal causes the phase variation. Less likely in open country but even there grain elevators or water towers can influence these things even when offset to the direct transmission pathway. The nature of the ground under the TX pathway can also influence for better or worse.
Radio comms is a strangely variable science, sometimes can seem to have an element of witchcraft in its makeup... it's a shame that we share the same band allocation as so many other unrelated services. If there was a specialised slice of frequencies allocated just for drone RC we'd have to pay for it. Handsomely.