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Old 09-24-2002   #1 (permalink)
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Comtelco 7.5dBi Antenna

i am considering building one of these however i dont see anywhere what type of coax is used in this setup
http://devices.planet-wireless.de/comtelco/index.html
can anyone please recommend something?
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i addition would a hard drive platter work for the reflector?
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i addition would a hard drive platter work for the reflector?
Check out lincomatic's patch antenna
http://www.geocities.com/lincomatic/...chantenna.html
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Re: Comtelco 7.5dBi Antenna

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i am considering building one of these however i dont see anywhere what type of coax is used in this setup
http://devices.planet-wireless.de/comtelco/index.html
can anyone please recommend something?
you can just use any 50ohm coax that's suitable for wifi. i like the lmr series the best. but i built mine w/o any coax...just soldered the N jack directly on. see the URL BW posted above
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WOW i built this thing last night and let me just say that this is the greatest antenna for driving or walking this thing picked up about 12 more ap's along the same route i travel to and from work each day at about 80 mph east on the 10 fwy it seemed as though it was never gonna stop sounding off new hits! NOTICE to everyone build this thing! build it now!!
http://devices.planet-wireless.de/comtelco/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/lincomatic/homebrewant.html
I really hope that i dont get in trouble for posting those links, if in appropriate admins please remove its just that im so excited about my results i think everyone should have one of these babies!
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