replacing antenna for bit char-g

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    • July 21, 2002 at 5:43 am #9111
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      I got this from Derek’s post, just wondering if there was a How-to-do or exact parts needed? The link provided was a dead link

      Has anybody tried replacing the pathetic antenna on the Bit Char-G cars with a thicker gauge, copper or gold wire for better reception? Would it be worthwhile?

      We’ve had EXCELLENT results (improved reception) by carefully changing the car antenna.

      Our best result was achieved using a length (cut to same length as original on the car) of *single-core* cable from “construction” type CAT-5 cable. It’s cheap and dead easy to work with!

      Ordinary CAT-5 cable contains mutli-core copper cables which is no better than what’s currently on your car.

    • July 21, 2002 at 6:25 am #14555
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      Go to http://www.questformadness.com then click on “antenna upgrade” in the Mod How-To section.There is a simple explanation with pictures.This website is dedicated to Bit Modification. Solid copper core antenna wire is available in the store page in a 4 color pack for $1. Hope this helps.

    • July 21, 2002 at 7:38 am #14558
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      Very helpful, thanks for the link! 🙂

    • July 21, 2002 at 5:37 pm #14562
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      PharCyde

      If you need some cable just drop me an email. I’ll shoot you out some freebie lengths of suitable cable in an envelope.

      I have a couple of our network weenies working less than 50m from where I sit at work. When I need “offcuts” of construction CAT5 it’s just a matter of asking nicely :smiley2:

      Cheers

      Derek

    • July 21, 2002 at 7:04 pm #14563
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      Derek,

      Thanks for being so generous!! I’ve dropped you an email :smiley1:

      Very cool thing to offer to a forum newbie

    • July 22, 2002 at 4:28 am #14571
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      Hey Derek !

      Dont suppose you could me some “Offcuts” ?? hehe

      Iv dropped you an email, hope you can help me out

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