ALFA antenna

Tillman752 · Aug 23, 2016

All the threads I have found on these are old and i was wondering about updates or people who have got them. Do they work pretty good? I ordered a set just bc of the price. But I'm lucky if I get 1800ft with mine bc of where I live. Thanx for any info.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZWPS3O/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_MGeVxbNCAKSN2

Pedals2Paddles · Aug 23, 2016

Yes, they work quite nicely. Remember, they are directional. The signal radiates out the side of the panel with the ALFA text. You'll want them at the out-and-up orientation, and you need to be facing in the general direction of the solo.

Tillman752 · Aug 23, 2016

Will do sir thanx for the reply

Freebird32 · Aug 23, 2016

I put on a pair and didn't get much different signal bars/RSSI readings than stock antenna at same range. I wasn't impressed. I will do another test on a drier/cooler day and see how it compares. I don't live in a high density populated area, I am out in the country. I also have an FPVLR antenna and it DOES increase my range significantly over the stock. The two pack of Alfas is cheap enough, you can do your own tests. No loss though, I had planned on using mine on a couple of security cameras and see if they will help my home network.

Pedals2Paddles · Aug 23, 2016

Ya, definitely worth noting that the Alfas are in no way the same as an expensive FPVLR antenna setup. But if your flying is all within say 1500-2000ft and you just need some extra umph, it's probably more cost effective than a FPVLR. It's also more forgiving of not being pointed right at the solo.

PdxSteve · Aug 23, 2016

Just make sure they are oriented like the 3dr manual suggests for the regular antennas. The only thing you'd need to make sure of is that the "alpha" text on the antennas is pointing towards solo, and not yourself.

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LarryF · Aug 23, 2016

In an open space (the desert) and no other WiFi signals, I get about 3000' with the stock antennas. With one Alfa and one Stock, I got over 2 miles. I could have gone further, but I chickened out and brought Solo home. Never lost signal or video. I haven't done a distance test with two Alfa's. 2 miles was far enough for me.

SARDG · Aug 23, 2016

LarryF said:
In an open space (the desert) and no other WiFi signals, I get about 3000' with the stock antennas. With one Alfa and one Stock, I got over 2 miles...

Definitely difficult to see at 2 miles........

Tillman752 · Aug 23, 2016

they will be here tom when I get home I will post up my findings when I try them out tom night.

Anttler · Aug 23, 2016

With the stock antenna in my area, heavy urban, I was able to get anywhere from 600'-900'. With the Alfa I get 1500' - 2000', well worth the $10.

Tillman752 · Aug 24, 2016

Well just gave them 2 batteries and got an average 500-600ft more distance. And I have a lot of woods around so its not an open area by any means. So I would say for $19 there worth it. Im going to take it this weekend to an open area where I got 1800ft the last time I flew and see what happens.

JoeNemo · Aug 27, 2016

Could someone post a picture of the correct orientation of the Alpha antennas? After reading the thread I am under the impression I need to have the flat face with Alpha text point at the solo in the air correct? I have seen an improvement over the stock antennas, but only around ~1000 ft (<2000ft total) even though I am flying it out over water with no interference. It blows my mind someone is getting two miles with one Alpha and 3000ft with stock antennas. Are there any other mods you had to do to get that?

LarryF said:
In an open space (the desert) and no other WiFi signals, I get about 3000' with the stock antennas. With one Alfa and one Stock, I got over 2 miles. I could have gone further, but I chickened out and brought Solo home. Never lost signal or video. I haven't done a distance test with two Alfa's. 2 miles was far enough for me.

PdxSteve · Aug 27, 2016

Click the link in my above post. It shows the orientation, and yes, the only difference would be that the "alfa" text is facing TOWARDS solo and not yourself. That's where the signal emanates from.