External antenna on Flysky FS-I6X

[mamba1242]

Hi Guys,

I have wizard X220S with Flysky FS-I6X remote. For better reception I have upgraded receiver to Flysky X6B. But still after aprox 200 meters I am losing signal. I found this video on how to Upgrade remote antenna: Flysky i6 antenna mod

Do you think is it worth it? or are there any other options?

 

[HighTechPauper]

First let see a few pics of how you have the antennas mounted on the quad.

 

[mamba1242]

First let see a few pics of how you have the antennas mounted on the quad.

Its mounted on the rear arms. Picture attached. Sorry for dirt I just crashed ?

 

[HighTechPauper]

That is your biggest problem then, the carbon completely blocks RF energy, mount your antennas different and test before you ever bust into the radio. Maybe try to mount them something like one of these arrangements. Up and away from the frame is your bets bet.

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[mamba1242]

That is your biggest problem then, the carbon completely blocks RF energy, mount your antennas different and test before you ever bust into the radio. Maybe try to mount them something like one of these arrangements. Up and away from the frame is your bets bet.

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• Sep 2, 2019

Great thanks, I will try something. 90 degree angle at least must be between them right?

 

[HighTechPauper]

Yes you want about 90 degrees with diversity receivers (those with 2 antennas), you don't want much more or much less, but it doesn't have to be exact.