CF-18 external antenna ?????

ok here we go agin, i want ot put an exteranal antenna connection on my cf-18 mk1, my question is has any one done it what dpm antenna should i use with the enguines+s card. will the hole thats cavered up with a sticker behing the Gps bum work and what was that intended for . will it interfear with my gps?
thanks for any help

-jonh-

 

The hole behind the GPS is for a head set for voice enabled WWAN modems.
CAP

 

ok so since i dont have avoice enabled WWAN modems and wont put one in more than likley i could remove the sticker and have my mount in that hole, correct? also would this interfear with gps at all?

-john-

 

The factory location for the OEM GPS antenna is where the larger block out is just forward of the headset hole. You should have no problems with your GPS antenna in either location although I'm not sure what you mean by problems.
CAP

 

nono i want to put an external wifi connection behind the gps block in the headset hole sorry about that
-john-

 

yo Sgt, do you mean a RP-SMA connector for external antenna???
"Roger roger you're breakin' up"

 

well external awould be best but i cvould go with a connecter fora cantena

 

Sgt,
If that was a CF-28, I would suggest following Rick's antennae mod. Mine was done in his fashion.

I've only had the CF-18 briefly and didn't have the time yet to pry it open. Sorry, no recommendations but do get hold of a service manual. Never know when it'd come in handy.

You'd probably need a SMA~N connector pigtail to hook up a cantenna. Regardless, do post your handiwork once completed.

Ron in SG

 

ok so hear is the update...



parts list

2x 16" Gold Plating U.FL to RP-SMA Pigtail
1x RP-SMA 2.4 GHz 16dBi WIFI Booster Wireless Antenna WLAN
1x Engenius 600mW 802.11abg ECB-8610+s

Idea... put external antenna on CF-18 mk1
reason .. long distance wifi becuse i live in the sticks
results... still to come


ok so i want to keep both stock antenas working and have the external hooked in at the same time is this possible bye using the bulk head connector?
now the exteranl wont always be in use for around the home, but will be when camping or out and about, so id like to have everyhting hooked in at once so i
dont have ot open it up to hook up external. any suggestions, solutions or ideas are welcome.

-john-

 

go fo it. It may have a little effect but not much. The only problem is when you are on the urban area that I say will not be the same as before.


ohlip

 

16dBi??!!! Man... that's a long one! Where do you plan to mount the RP-SMA connector? Do post pics up when you're done and ya, where did you buy that antenna from? IIRC, mine are 7~11dBi, used in urban areas. Paddle-style antenna will work fine at home.
Ron in concrete jungle SG

 

antennas bought on ebay cheap so i hope it works good if not ill get another better one got a linksys 7dbi for short stuff hoping this set up will impress me otherhave said it wont but external has to be better then the interanl i woudl think, oh and i want ot mount right behind the gps nub were the headset jack would go for wan but ill have to see when parts arrive on how much room.

-john-

 

Beware of specs on the omni-directional antenna's
I have a outdoor Yagi 13.5 db attached to my access point and I beleve it's specs, but most indoor antenna's will not output more than a honest 5 db


Alex

 

ok well after waiting for my parts to get hear forever. its done my cf-18 has an external, there is some definate improvement one of the signals is over a 1/2 mile but weak but picked up 4 more around my house and signal to the linksys wrt610n is more stable even the n side showed improve ment.hear are some pics.









one of those is just me showing off my case i just made from a pelican box and pick and pluck foam holds 3 batterys the tough book and both my antenas for the external.


well thanks for looking

-john-