Alpha 2.4 antennas worth it?

[obrienimages]

I've read thru the forum on the topic of these antennas and opinions are varied. Has anyone seen consistent improvements in range with these antennas? Is it best to use 1 in combination with the stock Solo antenna... or 2 Alphas?

 

[IrishmanPDX]

Here's a sticky for you written by Matt that explains antenna's.

CLICK HERE

Please do not mix and match anything, unless you're in a cheap ass supermarket buying a 2 for 1 offer, you should never mix and match anything.

 

[morris]

I would say it’s worth it for the 20 buckaroos ,it seems that I have more bars when flying,I usually fly within 1000 ‘ /1500 ‘ ,I personally like to keep my bird in sight just in case

 

[allen_993]

Not sure what Alpha "2.4" antennas are, but if they the flat panel Alpha antenna that everyone on here has been using, then it is most definitely worth the $20 (or less) that they cost. In general, your range will double. So you buy a pair (they are matched to each other) of the Alphas, remove the stock antennas, and install the Alphas.

 

[5r49cfu]

The range definitely improves with the Alfa’s.

For me, I stopped using them because they break easily (must duct tape) and they don’t fit in the backpack and must be removed each time.

 

[just_bruce]

The range definitely improves with the Alfa’s.

For me, I stopped using them because they break easily (must duct tape) and they don’t fit in the backpack and must be removed each time.

I just modified the backpack foam so the Alfas can stay installed.

 

[brianuc4]

$20 bucks for double the range. They're worth it.