Using different antennas to improve range on a Walksnail VTX

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This is the last part (unless I find something new) of a multipart video where I have experimented with changing the antennas on the Walksnail goggles, mounting the lipo differently, and then replacing the VTX antenna - all in the name of finding the best setup for my quad. So if you haven't seen them, follow the links that flash up in the corner of the screen!
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@squirrelynutz1 День назад

The original walksnail antenna have higher gain. The signal is more directional.not a even donut like other omnis. Also the beam has lots of small nulls. Stock is around 3dbi.

@CurryKitten 14 часов назад

It might have higher gain, but they look very bad in flight tests.

@BabaYagaFPV День назад

I wonder if a pigtail made from rg316 would help. Those cheap little black wire pigtails are garbage. Useful info though.

@CurryKitten 14 часов назад

It might well help. I did find ufl to SMA adapters a bit hard to come by. If only Walksnail used an MMCX connector (and I wish they would - I don't know whyone that likes ufls) we'd have a lot more range

@rcaddict9558 2 часа назад

Very usefull! I have a diatone thick pigtail to lhcp sma true rc matchstic and i dont go the distance, but in flying the v3 vtx mix cameras and the v2 vtx, the only time ive suffured the stutter thing is wlith the pigtail, may the ohms ?

@zeno6111753 2 часа назад

Very interesting. Thank you for posting, and please do keep posting :)

@MCsCreations День назад

Awesome testing and comparison, Wayne! 😃 Thanks! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@CurryKitten 14 часов назад

Cheers MC

@EnglishTurbines 22 часа назад

I can't understand why you'd have such a poor signal at a mere kilometer....Walksnail has been out to 50 kms and more....What antenna setup do you have on your goggles?...Im using TrueRC 2 patches and 2 Omnis....🤔😳🇬🇧

@CurryKitten 14 часов назад

I've got MenanceRC stuff on the goggles. The stock stuff was absolute bobbins

@Eddastuff 22 часа назад

the biggest upgrade is to put 4 patches on the goggles ,, i use the Dominator HDs and have a 4 patch front plate ,, soo much range

@CurryKitten 14 часов назад

Do you face them all slightly different directions. I like that for range in a certain direction. I test it this way in order to still be able to fly all around myself a bit more. Although it does still suffer behind myself despite the omnis

@enlightx День назад

try some True RC antennas. rushfpv v1 were designed by truerc and were decent, the v2 antennas they decided to clone it best they could and not pay licence fee and are hit and miss. also make sure you have a patch on the rx/tx connector on the goggles.

@CurryKitten 14 часов назад

I did not know that. I'll see what i can get hold of

@BrandonBeans День назад

I enjoy flying long range on DJI and I would never use a ufl to sma pigtail. Too much loss! All my friends I fly with that use one never came fly as far as I do before losing signal! 😂 The best antennas for digital are by Rush, FlyfishRC, and DJI (for O3). You can remove the ufl lock if you are careful

@tmc-fpv День назад

I've flown to 15km with a walksnail 1s vtx (350mw) using a 20cm ufl to sma pigtail and a 15cm albatross antenna.

@BrandonBeans День назад

@@tmc-fpv that albatross is super delicate, as only a moderate impact will put it out of tune. It's an open air element in the housing. I have also gone quite far on one, but the adapter setup always introduces more variables.

@CurryKitten 14 часов назад

Yes - as seen on the end of the video, I did remove the ufl lock. That said, I think ufl's for antennas is awful. They are so ridiculously delivate. Could all manufactorers please use MMCX's instead!