ToThePoint said:The RC is almost finished.
Awaiting Ghz diodes so i can measure on a directional coupler the VSWR of the 5.8Ghz 11 turn helical.
The 2.4Ghz 10 turn helical is tested and approved for service. I even have flown with the 2w booster on.
As it stands now i use 100mW on the RC ( FCC mode ) and a 11 turn helical 5.8Ghz ( home brewed ). With 25mW ( CE mode ) i could manage 9700ft and 2 x skew planar on the bird, with that 100mW and expected doubling the range it could be well 18000ft ?
Anyway thats in a rural environment.
I do have a screen shot of 11000ft and never lost RC control nor FPV.
On FPV: No booster app, skew planar ( 1 on wifi and 2 on the bird ) and 10 turn helical ( home brewed ), 11000ft with crisp clear view on 11000ft, not even a glitch.
So i have the booster app as a spare and the 2w booster making it a range, euh unknown.
Note in the following pictures that i replaced the feeding plug in the boosters and that i made a battery case for the 4 x 5000mAH li-ion battery's.
I also implemented on that case a on/off switch with green led and a cheap volt meter.
Case made out of PS ( polystyrene ) and glued on the original battery holder that can be used @ all time.
Also note the 7th channel pot/lever.
The neck strap i fixed on the RC is something that called my name on the right moment.
I've seen someone stating that a clip like that comes lose. As it can be soldered i fixed the opening so it can't detach by itself.
Total weight is 1623 grams.
TTP, can you tell me how you mounted your 2.4 helical to the transmitter? it appears to me attached with a thin metel piece but I can tell how you have it attached to the transmitter..thanks.