Biquad Antenna for 4G Router

by oscarbavelaar in Circuits > Mobile

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Biquad Antenna for 4G Router

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Make yourself homemade 4G biquad antenna made from a cake pan plus plant drip tray.

Supplies

Cake pan 15 inch / 35 cm diameter
pvc pipe
copper wire
cable ties
gluegun
drill
sma connector plus cable

Make Antenna

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Create youre antenna calculated for youre 4g frequenty
There are several online calculators (google it) or use this one,
https://www.changpuak.ch/electronics/bi_quad_anten...

Bend youre antenna and solder both wire`s, one on each middle side (left right does not matter)

Measure Out and Drill Holes

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Size of drill depends on the size of pvc u use..

Cut Pvc Pipe to Size (height Obtained From Calculator)

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Take cable tie through hole inside pvc pipe place over copper wire, back through hole and fasten.

Take Drip Leak Tray and Close

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Place drip leak tray over antenna and glue together.


DONE!

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As you can see there is a significant change in the signal.

As my router is mimo (dual antenna) i have made 2 antenna`s
Goodluck if you are making one and i hope you increase youre signal!