Better antenna for fona

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jimbarstow
 
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Better antenna for fona

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I'm using a fona with an SMA connector. In my workshop, I get a lousy signal and it won't connect but 60' away it works fine. I'm using the standard antenna (both straight and right angle). Is there a better antenna I could use that would provide stronger reception?

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Re: Better antenna for fona

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Check the specs of your antenna - what's the <gain> parameter
Find new antenna (passive) with better gain ;)

Or search for schematics how to attach active antenna if power consumption is not a factor for your project

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