mark42
join:2006-02-07
USA
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Re: Owner Wireless Antenna Pictures
A 3g router on the highest floor of the house will let your card/modem get the best signal, and broadcast it throughout the house.
Otherwise, the best bet is to add an external antenna and run the cable to the basement.
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ewbragg
join:2002-01-16
Sumerduck, VA | reply to W4DRA
Got any ideas for a pie-tenna or can-tenna with my system setup in the basement? or am I just best getting an external antenna and running a cable down to the basement? |
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W4DRA
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join:2003-06-02
Dunnellon, FL
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Re: LMR400 cable
said by caribconsult  :Dave, you seem to be the radio expert here, so I have a question for you: I just got my panel antenna with 25' of LMR400 cable. I didn't realize how stout this cable is, so how sharp of a radius can you bend this cable without doing any damage to it? I would assume you can't make a right angle in it, but would a 3-4" radius be too much? Thanks. I am no expert by no stretch of the imagination.
But I wouldn't bend no less than 6 inch circle. However "IF YOU ARE CAREFUL" in doing it you might get a little less. Keep in mind that if you put a kink the cable ITS OVER.
Dave
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mark42
join:2006-02-07
USA
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Re: Owner Wireless Antenna Pictures
fpsfreak, did you use any sealer on the cable to antenna connection? I see that there is a thick sticky wrap that is sold to seal these type of connections. Just wondering if you used a sealer and if so, what it is.
Thanks,
Mark
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caribconsult
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Re: LMR400 cable
Dave, you seem to be the radio expert here, so I have a question for you: I just got my panel antenna with 25' of LMR400 cable. I didn't realize how stout this cable is, so how sharp of a radius can you bend this cable without doing any damage to it? I would assume you can't make a right angle in it, but would a 3-4" radius be too much?
Thanks.
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fpsfreak
join:2007-09-19
Merced, CA
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Re: Owner Wireless Antenna Pictures
well heres my antenna pics,hope u like the messy setup heh |
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decifal
join:2007-03-10
Bon Aqua, TN | reply to W4DRA
Hey cool deal man! I'd like to see this as well |
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W4DRA
D a v e
join:2003-06-02
Dunnellon, FL | reply to Franklin owner
Hey Guys
I should have my other coffee can weather proofed by next week. As soon as I get it all painted and installed I will post the new pictures.
Til then
Dave |
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Franklin owner
@tn.us | reply to W4DRA
I'd love to see a coffee can setup for the franklin 680 usb cards out there.. This is interesting! |
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grumpy3b
join:2001-12-11
Lompoc, CA | reply to W4DRA
this needs to come back up for a visit...cool stuff!! |
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W4DRA
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join:2003-06-02
Dunnellon, FL
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said by W4DRA :said by Fox McCloud :3/4 or 7/8 hardline? That doesn't tell me much... now if you give me something like RG38 or LMR-400...or something to that extent, that'll tell me something. Sorry, its a very good grade cable. Lets say LMR-600 or better. I also have some RG331 Military spec stuff. He guys I found the 7/8 inch hard line is not a good idea.
The modem doesn't have enough (RF) output to reach the antenna to make a lot of difference.
This thing must only put out 50 mw or so.
So 1/2 or 3/4 inch is ok at 75 ft.
Hey ya never know unless you try right.
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Dunnellon, FL
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said by lestat0777 :
What works better the pie tin or coffee can? and what would a person need to water proof the setup to leave outside even if it rains?
I got a lot better signal with the ole Maxwell House coffee can. It stayed stable with a 100% -65-72dBm
I haven't did anything to mine yet. I am seeing some rust though. But as much coffee as I drink here I figure I can replace it pretty easy. You could always paint the can with some rustproof paint and out some puddy in the hole where the USB cable comes in. Don't paint the plastic cover though. Also don't forget to put the plastic lid on like I did. Duhhh  Those modems don't like rain a little bit. I had to bring mine in and use a vacuum to get the water out.
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lestat0777
@spcsdns.net | reply to W4DRA
What works better the pie tin or coffee can? and what would a person need to water proof the setup to leave outside even if it rains? |
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W4DRA
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Dunnellon, FL
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said by Col_DH :You sir, need a Nobel Prize. Does that come with Fires?
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netwire
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join:2001-04-27
Mooresboro, NC | reply to W4DRA
Thanks, I like this one better than the other I have tried to use. |
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W4DRA
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join:2003-06-02
Dunnellon, FL
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said by netwire :Hey Dave, what connection manager are you using? the one I have is not as graphically pleasing and requires me to hover over the bars to see my signal. NEW Sprint Connection Manager for Sierra AC595, 595U and 597E
File SCM_1.00.0069.0.exe
Size 30MB
Version 1.00.0069.0
»www4.sprint.com/pcsbusiness/down···69.0.exe
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netwire
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Mooresboro, NC | reply to W4DRA
Hey Dave, what connection manager are you using? the one I have is not as graphically pleasing and requires me to hover over the bars to see my signal. |
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GRANPADUDE
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join:2005-12-07
Sanborn, NY | reply to W4DRA
No pie pan or coffee can here for EVDO just for my morning coffee and desert.
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W4DRA
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Dunnellon, FL
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said by CMoore2004 :Did you get this recently? I remember you saying you were having troubles keeping it charged. And has your service improved any? No it's the same modem. And service still crappy and unpredictable. Early morning its fine then about 1:00pm til about 1:00am it just plain sucks. Hell I can't watch any webcasts, news, or anything that takes over 250k per sec.
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CMoore2004
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join:2003-02-06
Jonesville, MI
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Did you get this recently? I remember you saying you were having troubles keeping it charged. And has your service improved any?
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