Author Topic: Spectrum DX7 2.4ghz booster (Read 999 times)

ianholt1 · « **on:** March 10, 2013, 07:47:25 AM »

Has anybody tried one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2W-2-4Ghz-Wifi-Wireless-Broadband-Amplifier-Router-Power-Range-Signal-Booster-UK-/370763410102?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item565338aab6
I have heard stories about 3 - 5 mile range using this?

Cupid Stunt · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2013, 08:13:02 AM »

I have one here but not gotten round to using it yet

Word of caution though, if/when you do use one make damned sure that you're aircraft has a reliable RTH function
Any and all electronics can and will go wrong at some point

These boosters have been used by many for long range flights

Ant · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2013, 08:58:24 AM »

Don't you have to butcher your radio ? I want one of these but don't like the thought of taking the back of my radio so was thinking of getting a cheap turnigy radio to play with.

ianholt1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2013, 10:11:29 AM »

yes that would be a down side, on the DX7 the arial does not just screw on so there would be some soldering to do. May be a good idea to get a Turnigy 9xr for £30 + shipping! I had thought about selling my DX7 in favour of the 9xr as there are loads of options when it comes to modules, I could still use DSM2 and also get a FrySky module and rx which is supposed to be very good.