FrSky 2.4G V8 Series 5db module Antenna

 nlmbc 589 points

are you sure have you tried to mount it to your TX modual as these are standard fittings. If there is still an issue contact HK and include a pic of moduel and antenna mounts.

 nlmbc 589 points

It should mount up. It Will give a stronger signal, thus longer range could be possable

 Noircogi 170 points

The weakest signal from this type of antenna is from the end. Ideally, you want the transmitter and receiver antennas to be parallel to each other, so if your receiver antennas are horizontal in your plane you would also orient the transmitter antenna horizontally. The main point is to not point the end of the antenna at the model.

 nlmbc 589 points

Thus the reasoning behind the dual RX antennas needing to be 90* to each other.

 nlmbc 589 points

I have never gone that far out yet there tx/rx moduel set states 1.5-2.5 km range so 3km should be possable. Works great for bosting ground reception as well when you are over a hill

 jhova1717 161 points

2.5 on the forums

 Yeswecan 147 points

Its 2mm in diameter thicker than the standard. Simple mod described in the 9xr mode2 discussion .Its a simple few minute task Jack. I undid the antenna socket,using rat file ,elongate the hole by a few mm to move the socket back.Washer covers the elongated hole nicely.Check the 9rx mode 2 for more discussion issues.QC fella still on holidays,but can't expect perfection for a sub $50 tx.

 waterlogged 2701 points

I'm afraid I can't help you with the backlight. I'd like to know as well but I will be able to tell you on Thursday or Friday. My order just left today. It doesn't come with any upgrade cable. There is an upgrade cable in the kit but I'm unsure if it upgrades the display. Work is under way to bypass the display and have the data show up on the 9XR's display instead.

 recycle 46 points

I have this antenna on my 9xr with frsky module & it fit 100% - no mods needed.

 QuadSB 431 points

Hi Jack, this antenna suits the DJT module.

 Yeswecan 147 points

Definitely can.Using it on mine.Range test,minimal increase from standard. Practical field test,500 heli as far as I can see,barely able to see the orientation (red neon tail fin),signal still at 74%.So its excellent.

 QuadSB 431 points

Hi blusky1, Sorry for the delay, I had to find mine... Overall length = 194mm. Tip to pivot pin = 163mm. Base diameter = 13ish mm. Connector is MALE RP-SMA, as pictured. Hope this helps!

 Aristidis.gr 406 points

Gia sou file montelisti... Lipon ego xrisimopoio to model to v8 ht 2.4ghz kai doulevi telia. I diafora pou exoun ta v8 apo ta d8 den paizoun rolo stin keraia, efoson ise sta 2.4ghz den tha iparxi kanena provlima... Na kse mono oti ine megali keraia (19,5cm) alla kanena provlima dioti mporis na tin ksevidonis. Ine kali keraia partin... Pou thes na tin xrisimopoihseis*

 tasosgreece 7 points

exv ena tricoptero twra kai ekana blakeia kai phra thn allh poy einai san piato....logika 8a parw kai ayth....8elw na to petaw mesa sthn polh ti les na kanei exw mia turnigy 9x kai pareigkila to module ths frsky DJT...

 Aristidis.gr 406 points

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 tasosgreece 7 points

nai den mhlaw na exei kosmo katse dld apo to ena tetragwno sto allo ftanei????

 Aristidis.gr 406 points

Pistevo nai alla xoris tixous... Me toixous mporin na xanete kai na epanerxete, alla kalitera na to dokimasis prota. Den tha fei i keraia gia afto alla to opoiodipote module tha to ekane afto... I ali keraia pou pires ti provlima exi?

 tasosgreece 7 points

akomh den hr8e to module apla me to mama turnigy moy epese mia fora to tricoptero kai espase kai twra phra module perissotero gia fail safe etsi wste ka ian bgei ektos na katebei irema ka ian mn spasei apla phra thn keraia me to piato elege 7db ka iekane 5 eyro ka ithn phra....perimenw na er8oyn

 Aristidis.gr 406 points

Lipon gia na mi sinexisoume edo to email mou ine aetosdikefalos4 kai meta vale *yahoo.gr grapse eki kai tha se apantiso avrio opote mporeso... Na se po gia to piato kai aftin tin keraia...

 tasosgreece 7 points

oik eyxaristo 8a soy steilw na moy liseis polles apories

 schorr31 3 points

It should give you twice the range as normal

 Jarred1993 16 points

between 500m and 1.2km thats the boost i got

 blusky1 27 points

DB on antenna is not a power upgrade it is bending the signal or focusing it, This antenna will reduce the vertical range but give it longer horizontal range this video explains DB for antenna and how different ones work none of them increase the power of the signal they just bend it in certain direction to give more range.

 blusky1 27 points

video didn't work try again.

 TCWilliums 45 points

Vertical from the ground is the best orientation for these antennae.

 nenenob 125 points

Frsky transmitter module? I have a DIY telemetry module and it screws on with no problems.

 Kirill 72 points

Standard SMA connector - it can not be different.

 Andrey 7 points

SMA connector - very simple to change antenna.

 villahermosa 125 points

This antenna is an upgrade to the frsky modules or compatible 2.4 ghz radios. It gives a more trustable signal.

 nenenob 125 points

Or a more untrustable as well. :) This antenna has a higher gain, which results in more range, but if you point it directly to your plane, I are very likely to get less range or even a blackout. So, always have an antenna in upward position and you are good.

 villahermosa 125 points

I am using it with great results. I placed the antenna connector from the module just out of the transmitter hole. I fix it with hot glue. To transport the transmitter i dettach the antenna.

 nenenob 125 points

Okay, makes sense. Do you have any images to show? Thanks

 Kirill 72 points

Hot glue dremel makes a perfect fit.

 Saurabh 20131 points

Yes It will. I am using it on my FrSky DIY only. Please note that this does not increase the Tx power. It will only elongate the transmission sphere, hence there will be REDUCED range on the top of the antenna and INCREASED range along the length of the antenna. This will behave more like a directional antenna. Just ensure that you never POINT this antenna towards your aircraft or you will loose range. Hope it makes sense.

 nenenob 125 points

Thanks for the info. I know about how these antennas work: as long as set the antenna pointed up, and I don't fly over my head, I should be OK, right?

 Saurabh 20131 points

Yes. It should be fine. Thanks for the credits :) appreciate.

 marcelommm3 96 points

In range test all the parameters be reduced (i got only 15m). I bought one and flying in my Futaba 8U without problems. I dont go so far, but in ground tests (not in range test), I took the equipment to 1600m (1 mile), checked on mobile phone gps and google maps.

 Elektroquirl++ 264 points

that's way to short! i have tested the range limit at ground level (1m above) with DHT / D8R and vertical mounted standard antenna, reduced tx power. my definition for "range limit" is when first holds show up. that's where the led starts flickering. it was 250m! **- it seems your tx module is damaged. have you ever operated it without antenna connected? this will kill most 2,4ghz tx in an instant!

 monit111 184 points

dude do you mean 20metres? coz thats deffo broken.

my standerd turnigy 9x has 500 metres on a bad loction.

 Michael2 155 points

I mean I tested in range test not without range test!

 monit111 184 points

i thought this works better but you have to angle it in a special way or somthing is it worst? or same as standerd antena?

 Mcs80320 9 points

Réception plus importante (testé en intérieur avec une dalle de béton de 40cm murs 10cm entre l’émetteur et le récepteur) 20 à 30pcnt de

 Elektroquirl++ 264 points

*michael2: what have you tried, to come to this conclusion? i havent tried it yet, but suspect it to be a bit more directional, but also less sensitive to nearby metal surfaces, e.g. the transmitter cover.

 Michael2 155 points

today i tested range from my Fr Sky Telemetry Modul with original antenna and D8R Receiver. i can go about 20m and receiver is free withone servo and bat connected. After 20m it starts beeping in my tx after 25m the light is on off in the receiver. Is that OK? How many meters are that in original tx?

 majik01 2705 points

Even if it did have the same range (which I doubt) the reason/s would be 1) Looks very cool on the radio specially if you mod you radio to use removable antennas/modules and 2) It has a wider base vs the stock and is perfect for the Quanum telemetry unit (assuming you have one of course). FYI - I several of these antennas and they work great on the TGY 9x radios I have moded.

 Mcs80320 9 points

le signal reçus est plus important Pour ma part je l'ai testé sur une clef USB wifi le signal capté est 2x supérieur

 Paracaidista 12 points

Not, does not work at the ASSAN module , because the assan antenna has a pin connector and the FrSky 2.4G V8 module Antenna has a socket connector. I have both systems in different TX. Hope this helps. Carlos.

 dino1 54 points

assan have male antena plug.... fly sky female can't use with assan module !!!

 madruga 89 points

no no no.

 Shura 122 points

can't use with assan

 rc-france-mode 785 points

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 Velociraptor73 73 points

Hi, Thanks, but have you tested with DF module? Both here and in FrSky website says it's for V8 models. Nothing about DF modules... I think it should work too, but would be good to hear from someone who have tested.

 Strahlemann 10 points

yes it is..

 madruga 89 points

yes this antena extend the range the transmiter.

 Shura 122 points

yes this antenna extend the range of your transmitter, but communication range is much more dependent on the receiver

 majik01 2705 points

Everything equal, it will increase the range but within eyesight contact the increased range will not be noticeable. Very high "cool" factor effect though.

 jfcomg 10 points

i´m thinking for a fpv. do you think i´ll have better range?

 madruga 89 points

ok. i tested in diy module with 4 channel micro rx.

 Velociraptor73 73 points

In the review section there is a guy saying that this antenna actually made his range shorter than with the original one. Some other guy replied that he should move the antenna to get better range, so I'm not sure if this will really help increasing the range. Will wait for a review from someone with really good knowledge in this area.

 majik01 2705 points

According to the authority - aka ARRL handbook. "Higher gain" in this case means that the antenna radiates less energy at higher and lower elevation angles and more in the horizontal directions. Other words, all else equal, you get a flatter therefore wider "donut". Note the Rx should be on the narrower active (as oppose to null) area to benefit from the increase.

 Velociraptor73 73 points

Translating that in simple words, I will get a longer range in horizontal line but shorter in angular directions, correct? So It works almost like a directional antenna but with a circular horizontal shape? Not sure if this is what I want...I may get one to try, but I guess I will keep the original 2db piece for safe high angles range. Thanks Majik01

 Shura 122 points

yes this antenna insignificantly extend the range of your transmitter, but communication range is much more dependent on the receiver

 voyager4 11 points

I have fit this on my FC18 with the Frsky combo for futaba. 639 meters from home and 439 meter altitude the telemetrie is beeping fast. I have the antenna of the reciever in T shape. I read that others had a much greater range, about 5km, how is that posible? Did I doing something wrong?? I realy want to fly at longer range.

 Ace6767 164 points

The Stick antenna best result is not to point it at the Model but to turn and Horizontal for maximum result for best range!