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Bob SEN

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Re: faulty radarbox also is micro usb available in the uk
« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2017, 05:30:50 AM »
Thanks to ALL for the info........... dongle has arrived, software & drivers downloaded & ready.......

will this pigtail be the one?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap-Female-RG316-Pigtail-Adapter/dp/B00K85HFR8

cheers

Bob
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Re: faulty radarbox also is micro usb available in the uk
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2017, 07:56:32 AM »
Yes, that's that's the one I have Bob.  Note that it comes from Hong Kong so may take a time to come, if I remember correctly 1/2 weeks.

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Re: faulty radarbox also is micro usb available in the uk
« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2017, 01:54:47 PM »
As Alan has aready confirmed, the pigtail is OK.

While waiting for pigtail, test/try your setup using the whip antenna which came with the dvb-t dongle. This whip's cable does not require any pigtail or adapter, and plugs directly into the dongle.

You wont get many aircrafts with the whip, but it will test and prove your hardware & software is working OK.

Dont forget to place whip over a large metallic object like a food can or tin. Keeping the whip antenna near an outer wall, or still better, near a window, will improve reception.


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Re: faulty radarbox also is micro usb available in the uk
« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2017, 02:37:58 PM »
I tried using the antenna that came with the stick and it did OK.  Had it sitting on a metal disc on the inside window sill and got around 60-70 miles all around

Alan

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Re: faulty radarbox also is micro usb available in the uk
« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2017, 03:54:32 PM »
I tried using the antenna that came with the stick and it did OK.  Had it sitting on a metal disc on the inside window sill and got around 60-70 miles all around

Alan

Talking about whip antenna and ground plane, please have a look here.

Trial Run Results for Three Types of Whip Antennas


Trial Run Results for Four Sizes of Ground Planes


Bob SEN

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Re: faulty radarbox also is micro usb available in the uk
« Reply #20 on: August 15, 2017, 04:36:31 PM »
Yes, I will have a go at the weekend, & play with the laptop.... see what happens....... pigtail now ordered.

cheers all.

Bob
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