Homemade omni

I just finished my omni, and am quite proud, although it probably doesn't work, i'll find out next week when i get an N connector and a pigtail for my AP

wow that looks really cool

what is the expected gain out of it.
and what is the expected range

looking forward to seeing some test results


and where are you getting the pigtail and n con from
and how much are they

i think the omni's going to be about 8dbi, not too sure at the moment, only took about 4 hours to build :P

pigtail will cost about $30, and N connector will be about $2 i think

where are you getting the cons from

cons?

sorry about that what is meant was

where are you getting the connecters from

i'll probably just get the connector from dse or jaycar or something, but the pigtail i'll get from techpac

techpac where and what is that

do they have a web site

techpac are a wholesaler, you need to be a reseller to have access to their website, but if you need something give me a yell and i can hook you up

wow that is really cool

i dont know what i need yet

i am going to try and make a wavegide

then ill need to get some wireless gear

Hey noodles,

How did this omni work in the end? Any chance of a breakdown of how it is made and materials required?


Ta

Wookie.

I am interested in making a slotted waveguide antenna - these are the ones made out of a 1 metre length of 100x50mm aluminium rectangular tube (3mm thick).

A 5metre length costs around $170 which works out to $34 per antenna.

I am looking for 3 or 4 other people to buy 1metre lengths cut off my 5metre length....anyone keen??

-John

i would be keen

where did you get that price from

i also have a truck and could pick it up because 5 meters is not going to fit in a car

i would want to make a 32 slot one

Direct from Ullrich Aluminium. Its listed at
http://ullrich-aluminium.co.nz/rehollow.htm

They can do half lengths, but 2.5m is a waste as only 2 antennae can be made, while 5m will make 5 of them.

-John