Alfa Antennas

KrisTheAJ · Jan 15, 2017

Hi, I received, installed and tested my new Alfa antennas today. I flew in a built up area and usually get about 900-1200ft on stock antennas. With the Alfa's I got about 2800ft, absaloutely amazing increase in performance. Maybe I will push that much further in an area with less interference. I don't know why I would want to fly further than I got today as at that distance the drone was flying in another state

For $10 a pop, this is money well spent. safe flying

farny06 · Jan 15, 2017

KrisTheAJ said:
Hi, I received, installed and tested my new Alfa antennas today. I flew in a built up area and usually get about 900-1200ft on stock antennas. With the Alfa's I got about 2800ft, absaloutely amazing increase in performance. Maybe I will push that much further in an area with less interference. I don't know why I would want to fly further than I got today as at that distance the drone was flying in another state For $10 a pop, this is money well spent. safe flying

For those of us that don't know much about alpha antennas, did it lengthen your range on the wifi signal too?

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KrisTheAJ · Jan 15, 2017

Hi mate, I'm no expert but believe that is all they do, increase WiFi distance thus increasing overall flight distance.

Simo · Jan 15, 2017

I just got mine few days ago and they don't seem to do anything for me ! Just started the process to send them back to Amazon! What direction you have them directed? The writing alfa facing solo ?
Please post a pic if you can I'll see maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Thank you .

evangelionhd · Jan 15, 2017

This are directional anntenas so you have to be aiming them /remote to solo all the time.

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Maddog · Jan 15, 2017

Simo said:
I just got mine few days ago and they don't seem to do anything for me ! Just started the process to send them back to Amazon! What direction you have them directed? The writing alfa facing solo ?
Please post a pic if you can I'll see maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Thank you .

Simo- I bought them too a long time ago but they did not help.
Writing facing Solo I believe, but neither way worked for me.

quickamg · Jan 15, 2017

Doubled my range at least. Have them facing down about 45 degrees with the letters toward Solo. Very directional need to have them pointed at Solo.

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Frank Foster · Jan 15, 2017

I've got one set installed, one set still in the box. Mine work. Letters facing Solo, tilted down 45 degree angle. They are very inexpensive, so I could see the possibility of improper connections on some, also the turning, twisting, tilting, always makes me worry about that little wire going through those swivels and hinges.

Pedals2Paddles · Jan 15, 2017

Like this:

Don H. · Jan 15, 2017

They definitely increased my range 3x over stock in an area of very little wifi signal interference.

KrisTheAJ · Jan 15, 2017

Simo said:
I just got mine few days ago and they don't seem to do anything for me ! Just started the process to send them back to Amazon! What direction you have them directed? The writing alfa facing solo ?
Please post a pic if you can I'll see maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Thank you .

Pedals2Paddles shared this image today, so thanks to him for the great image. Good luck, and hope they work.

KrisTheAJ · Jan 15, 2017

Forgot to attach image.

msantimanzano · Jan 15, 2017

anyone have a link to the antennas being sold?

quickamg · Jan 15, 2017

msantimanzano said:
anyone have a link to the antennas being sold?

Alfa 2.4HGz 7dBi RP-SMA Panel Screw-On Swivel Antenna https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZWPS3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nhcFyb2ZXZKCS

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W8NONU · Jan 15, 2017

apa-m04 | eBay

W8NONU · Jan 15, 2017

Alfa's are only one brand. There are many others out there...

https://www.amazon.com/FrSky-Tarani...=1484533032&sr=8-1&keywords=frsky+2.4+antenna

2.4Ghz 7DB Antenna for FrSky Modules (And compatible Radios/Modules)

Google search ...2.4 GHz flat panel antenna

Adam1360 · Jan 16, 2017

You could start with this before you buy some new antennas.

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153stars · Jan 16, 2017

Reading some info about alfa antennas some one said they opened them up resoldered & rerouted wire from in front of the face to back and got even better signal with reg.,wifi any one else opened their's up to see how they are put together.
Not telling anyone to do it but sounds like many people have them laying around after upgrading further.