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Antenna - To buy or to make?

Discussion in 'GENERAL Wireless Discussion' started by Ruan, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. Ruan

    Ruan New Member

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    To make an antenna is a good alternative?:confused:
    It would like to make an equal one to this here. Somebody already tested?

    Thanks!

    Ruan
     
    #1 Ruan, Aug 5, 2008
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    I think it's cheaper and easier to just buy one. But if you have some spare parts and/or want to experiment, then go for it! Just remember to have the antenna length correspond to the proper lambda (wave lenght) you will use it on.
     
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    #2 RadioRaiders, Aug 5, 2008
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    Wow I never knew people made their own antennas. Unless you feel that you would be particularly good at such a craft, you can just buy antennas that are made by companies that have researched them and made them the best they can. For under $100 you can have a high gain directional antenna and for under $50 a nice omni. I would suggest you buy one.
     
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    Depending on whether you need TNC, SMA, etc, you can find wi-fi omnis for pretty cheap. I have a pair of Linksys 7dBi omni's that I got for $40 from Amazon.
     
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  5. Ruan

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    Ok! I made the antenna and the result was very good! :browani:
    It has other projects that I go to test, I recommend :biggrin:
    somebody already made here also?
    Thanks for the attention!

    Ruan

    Ps.: Excuse ... translated:D
     
    #5 Ruan, Aug 6, 2008
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    :cool: I'm using mobile broadband , SprintPCS data; Here are some examples of the antenna I'm using to gather a good signal through very heavy forestation:
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    Ignore the images that deal with boats and cars. :D
    The antennas shown give an 8db improvement in gain compared to a 1900Mhz 7-element Yagi. ;)
     
    #6 kattumaram, Aug 27, 2008
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    UTStarcom UM571?Can an external antenna be connected to the back? I would get a better signal if the antenna was outside of the house
     
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  8. Ruan

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    Debtor for the answers! I made the antenna and was very good. I want to test this now. Somebody already used this Yagi Antenna here?
    Translating excuse…:)

    Thanks! Ruan
     
    #8 Ruan, Sep 3, 2008
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