AmateurLogic.TV Episode 3

We build a high performance 'Active Cantenna' from parts that you should be able to find locally. The big advantage is that you can have a very long cable to the cantenna without any signal loss, which is not possible on other designs. The construction is shown in enough detail that one could follow along and build their own. Jim is back with another 'Website Roundup' segment. And Tommy introduces 'Photo Tips'. This episode's topic is White Balance.

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• cantenna
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[caddy76sedan]

what guage wire is inserted to the bnc connector to make 1 5/8 element

[gthomas]

I think it was #10, but it really doesn't matter too much.

[chillywit]

So how well does the cantenna send the signal down range compared to the wireless adapater you took apart assuming the cantenna and the wireless adapter are located in the same place?

[gthomas]

Adding the can makes a big difference!

[krazowitz]

Hey gthomas,

Thanks a lot for putting this stuff online!

I found it really interesting and it makes me want to make one myself. There is just one part of the video that wasn't really clear to me (probably because of me being a complete dummy when it comes to this kind of stuff). I'm talking about the preparation of the bnc connector (minute 25) and connecting the element. I mean, what goes where?

Do you maybe have some pictures or written explanation about this part of the process?

Thanks

[gthomas]

Sorry. This video is all that there is on the subject...

[owensounddestruction]

WIFFY  EXTREME

[rhblakeman]

Could have used a Dremel cutoff wheel on the BNC connector rather than the pliers and dykes. Easier and neater

[nowforchrist]

Don't use silicone, silicone will rust the can. Use hot glue to seal.

[avideo4u]

POE pal = power of ethernet - so it is possible..errr very do able.

[bilzoo2000]

of course, ethernet wireless adapters have power supplies so, yes, it is considered an "active cantenna"

[fIXjACK008]

I guess your not too concerned with high bandwidth then, youll be limited to about 2mbps download speed, roughly translating to a real work maximum download speed of about 200k per sec. Your losing a lot of bandwidth.