Actually standing position does make a difference, especially for the FPVLR. Pole antennas output the radio signal in roughly a donut shape with the antenna as the axis of the donut hole. This is the case with the Solo leg antennas and the stock controller antennas. That means the "donut" halo is out, and a bit angled from each leg on the Solo. That is why they recommend having the antennas facing down and at a slight angle on the controller, roughly parralelling the angle of the Solo legs.
If you are under the Solo The "donuts" do not overlap as well.
The FPVLR atenna reshapes the halo, and roughly "moves" half the signal to one side (in the direction off the coils) giving it more power on one side, but also making it more directional, as a tradeoff. In essence, a narrower beam. Works great al long as you are pointing in the same general direction as the Solo, which people do anyway. .
In any case, due to the positioning of the Solo antennas, standing underneath the Solo is the worst place you can be for radio signal, though normally not an issue becaue you are typically also close when under it.
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btw, where is a good guide on how to do the Wi-Fi mod? I really want to try it but I am afraid to screw something up. Can I connect with mission planner first, backup the params and then "restore" them, IF something goes wrong?
thanks.