Modded the Linksys WCF11

abm_y4k · 10-29-2005

Here are my images:

The modding seems doesn't work, not sure why. the card run as there were no external antenna connected, the range still as same as original.

2. I even I toke out the two caps (two circle with RED color), the card just run normally.

Anyone able to point out what I am doing wrong here?

Thanks,
Abum

streaker69 · 10-29-2005

I would say your soldering could be at fault. That solder for the shield and center conductor doesn't look too good.

abm_y4k · 10-29-2005

thankx for the reply, but I have checked with a multi-meter and its connected.

anyone example of a good soldering for this type?

Barry · 10-29-2005

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skizziks · 10-29-2005

Too much solder on any antanna connection will cause RF deflection and you have too much solder on those connections.

streaker69 · 10-29-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by skizziks

Too much solder on any antanna connection will cause RF deflection and you have too much solder on those connections.

I also think he's exposed too much center conductor. And he's built nice solder walls around that center conductor, which would seem as though it's transmitting back into itself and probably raising is SWR (yes, prez, that evil SWR).

When working with such high frequencies, you really want to keep the shield as close to the center conductor as possible.

10-29-2005	#1 (permalink)
abm_y4k Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5	Modded the Linksys WCF11 Here are my images: The modding seems doesn't work, not sure why. the card run as there were no external antenna connected, the range still as same as original. 2. I even I toke out the two caps (two circle with RED color), the card just run normally. Anyone able to point out what I am doing wrong here? Thanks, Abum

10-29-2005	#2 (permalink)
streaker69 Psychic Amish Stumbler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginville, BlueBall, Bird In Hand, Intercourse, Paradise, PA Posts: 12,240	I would say your soldering could be at fault. That solder for the shield and center conductor doesn't look too good. __________________ Treat your gun like your genitals, only whip it out when it's absolutely necessary.

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Barry Managing the iTards. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,883	Hacking the Microsoft MN-510 USB adapter __________________ Never do anything you don't want to explain to the paramedics.

10-29-2005	#5 (permalink)
skizziks Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 118	Modded the Linksys WCF11 Too much solder on any antanna connection will cause RF deflection and you have too much solder on those connections.

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10-29-2005	#3 (permalink)
abm_y4k Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5	thankx for the reply, but I have checked with a multi-meter and its connected. anyone example of a good soldering for this type?