Ground Plane for FA Antenna?

[abcd567]

@coxyb76

Other than asking the 14 years old dude behind the counter how would you know if the adapter is 50 or 75 if you dont have both to compare? Is there something the old multimeter can do?

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I used trial-and-error method. Purchased several connectors, each one from a different vendor, but none solved the problem. Finally I added a Filter, and all connectors started working OK

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In Feb 2016 I have made following suggestion to FlightAware in my post quoted below:

“I suggest FA ask Amazon to include with antenna sale, the option to purchase various different connectors (to be chosen by the buyer) and ship it along with the antenna in the same box. This will help the buyer a lot and avoid mistakes in ordering connectors / pigtails / patch cables, and will save time in procuring these after the buyer receives the antenna.”

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@abcd567

I am now waiting for delivery of these two items:
(1) N-male to MCX-male pigtail 8 inch/20 cm RG316 - estimated delivery 1 Mar - 17 Mar
(2) N-male to F-female adapter - estimated delivery 14 Mar

The item 1 (N-to-MCX pigtail) will eliminate the RG6 coax and N-to-F adapter and will connect FA Antenna directly to DVB-T
The item 2 (N-to-F adapter) is of a good make and will help in determining if the cause was the locally purchased un-branded adapter.

Amazon were very prompt, and I received the antenna only 2 days after ordering with free shipping
But the pigtail & connectors have a long delivery time 1 to 1-1/2 months.

I suggest FA ask Amazon to include with antenna sale, the option to purchase various different connectors (to be chosen by the buyer) and ship it along with the antenna in the same box. This will help the buyer a lot and avoid mistakes in ordering connectors / pigtails / patch cables, and will save time in procuring these after the buyer receives the antenna.

PROMPT DELIVERY OF ANTENNA

SLOW DELIVERY OF PIGTAIL & ADAPTER