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 Subject :Small Amp?.. 2015-03-21- 09:26:10 
KK4TGV
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Anybody know of a small amp that will take the 79mw of the Linksys up to 1 or 2 watts?

I found one on Amazon-

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Broadband-Amplifier-Extender-Repeater/dp/B00HJ1NQLS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426969242&sr=8-1&keywords=2.4+ghz+amplifier

but I am not sure if it REALLY does what it says it does.



Thanks!

KK4TGV



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 Subject :Re:Small Amp?.. 2015-03-22- 04:12:26 
n5mbm
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Please allow me to save you some aggravation...  It's JUNK!  I tried it, it didn't help much...  OK, it worked but it just didn't make enough difference to make buying it worth it.  It's like pissing in the wind...


However, THIS one works!  I know, I liked it so much I bought TWO of them!


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CR6V0GS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I use it on my mobile and it REALLY makes a difference!  Tip - pay attention to the config, it makes a difference!  Don't go for MAX power out, too much chance for "splatter".  Set the little switches accordingly.  Also, be very mindful of standing around your high gain antenna with this puppy running full tilt boogie.  If it will melt a chocolate bar, it will damage your eyes and by the time you notice, it will be TOO LATE!  So don't screw around with your health!


Who likes toasted corneas?!?  Not ME!


4 or 5 watts into a 24db antenna = you don't want to risk it - seriously...  I do my antenna testing OUTSIDE a metal barn, with the metal doors closed, sitting on a tripod 50 ft. away and me inside, away from direct contact with the RF.  Although I thought melting a Hershey bar was kinda cool - Someday I wanna crispy critter a pesky Mockingbird on my tower!  :)  I swear to God, he makes a game of crapping in my tower leg mounted Davis Instruments rain gauge!  RF radiation DOES have its uses!  :)


Bill - N5MBM

www.n5mbm.net

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 Subject :Re:Small Amp?.. 2015-03-22- 04:24:26 
n5mbm
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Oh and BTW - 4-5 watts into a 24db BBQ grill dish gets you an ERP between 600 and 750 watts!  (if my math is right...)


NOT something to screw around with...  Just a friendly warning!  :)


Bill - N5MBM

www.n5mbm.net

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