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-----Original Message-----
From: J Cruit <j at packetgod.com>
Sender: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org
Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:18:34 
To: TCLUG Mailing List<tclug-list at mn-linux.org>
Reply-to: j at packetgod.com, TCLUG Mailing List <tclug-list at mn-linux.org>
Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Car WiFi Antenna

i do a bit of wireless fun from time to time and i swear by these
guys: http://www.wlanparts.com/

you want this section:
http://www.wlanparts.com/category/wlan.antennas_mobile/ but the rest
of the site has great stuff too.

-j

ps: written with onboard virtual keyboard on my buntu touchpad deal -
plz excuse the suck

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 7:10 PM, Chuck Cole <cncole at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org
>> [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Ryan Coleman
>> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 12:35 PM
>> To: TCLUG Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Car WiFi Antenna
>>
>>
>> I just saw that it's a USB device... I need to connect to an existing card that utilizes MMCX... Not sure how I'd do that
>> with this.
>
> Connector adapters are not hard to find.  Direct fit magnetic mount omnis are cheap.  I have many adapters for various WiFi (and
> other) things, but have settled on using the Alfa WiFi adapter and connecting to that.
>
> I use the external USB-connected Alfa unit whenever I want better power or to use external antennas.  No big deal to select my
> internal card or the external one.  I have adapters so I could use my internal mini-PCI cards or std PCI cards in desktops, but
> using the Alfa is so good and so convenient that I sold my other adapters for laptops.
>
> I think it's best not attach to the laptop because of breakage potential and poor RF signal conditions.  I prefer to have the
> antenna on a cable that allows better placement such as on a bookcase, or filecabinet, etc, even when "just visiting".
>
>
> I have some WiFi and cell antennas I should sell.  Some simple stuff, some omnis, some dual band, and some high gain panels off
> towers.  Will post an ad ASAP.  800MHz to the 2.4 GHz bands
>
> Chuck
>
>
>>
>> I have a MaxRad 800MHz antennae that, if I can find a 2.4GHz piece to mount to it (PL259 connector) then I'd be set -
>> it's already magnetic and comes with a 3m cord.
>>
>> I'd LOVE  to find two of those, one 2.4 and the other 4.9/5 or just 5.
>>
>> On Aug 27, 2011, at 12:27 PM, Ryan Coleman wrote:
>>
>> > Erik,
>> >
>> > Thanks. I think for wireless analytics - it's primary use (in fact I'd say it's use 99% of the time) - I can get away with that.
>> >
>> > I'll check it out. The APs I'd be connecting to after we do the install will be 400mW so this might be acceptable.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Ryan
>> > On Aug 27, 2011, at 12:26 PM, Erik Mitchell wrote:
>> >
>> >> Ryan,
>> >> Check out this:
>> >>
>> >> http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-802-11b-Wireless-Original-9dBi/dp/B001O9X9EU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314465547&sr=8-1
>> >>
>> >> afaik, it's currently the most appealing option for wardriving. The
>> >> device is able to crank up its tx power to 1000 mW when you tell it
>> >> it's in Bolivia (not that you'd ever consider violating FCC
>> >> regulations).
>> >>
>> >> One nice thing is the cable you end up using is USB, so you don't get
>> >> signal loss depending on the length. If you were to have your adapter
>> >> at your computer, and a coax cable to your antenna, you'd get signal
>> >> loss requisite to the length of your cable.
>> >>
>> >> I purchased one to try to find a solution to my poor location for
>> >> Minneapolis wifi after moving. I was able to get a spotty connection
>> >> with this adapter and a high gain antenna. The one that comes with it
>> >> is good, if omnidirectional is what you want. If you want a
>> >> directional antenna you might look at one of these:
>> >>
>> >>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-2-4GHz-2-5GHz-High-Gain-Horizontal-Directional/dp/B004L0TKW4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&q
>> id=1314465814&sr=1-2
>> >>
>> >> Good luck!
>> >>
>> >> -Erik
>> >>
>> >> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Ryan Coleman <ryanjcole at me.com> wrote:
>> >>> Hey guys,
>> >>>
>> >>> This isn't exactly Linux-related... but I am looking for a good car antennae (2.4 and/or 5 GHz) that I can connect to
>> a Cardbus card (brand doesn't matter, plug doesn't really matter... I have a MMCX to female N-Connector cable that's
>> about 3' long). I did just find a solution online that's a 2.4GHz with a 2m cable that is MMCX but I would prefer
>> something longer, and also find something with 5.1-5.8 + 4.9GHz if anyone knows of one that's available.
>> >>>
>> >>> This will do the job on 2.4GHz (the aforementioned antennae):
>> http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-7/Antenna-7dbi-Magnetic-Omni/Detail.bok As this page says, the antenna fits the
>> Ubiquiti card - which is what I have on my Latitude.
>> >>>
>> >>> While it would be cool to war drive with it this is for my job.
>> >>>
>> >>> Also, if there's someone here that has experience making mounts, I'm interested in trying to get my omni-directional
>> antennae to clip on to my Latitude, too.
>> >>>
>> >>> Any help you guys can be would be most beneficial. Thankfully I can expense most of these things (within reason).
>> >>>
>> >>> Thanks,
>> >>> Ryan
>
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