Does anyone have actual experience using the 14.5" to add additional range over the 7.5" antenna? Do they have the same dB?
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Don't know the actual dB, but it's been my experience that the 7.5" antenna performs better (for me). I can hit a local repeater consistently with the 7.5", but not with the 14.5". It may be due to local atmospherics, or other factors over which I have no control. Bottom line is that I use the 7.5" more often. In a different area, I might have different results, but I haven't used the device outside of my local area. Having said that, both perform a lot better than the 'stock' antenna.
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I haven't run a field strength check. Using the radio with my Fire Department ; though, it matches the range of our $1,700 BK radios with the 14 inch antenna... nearly twice the range and coverage with the stock unit. I highly recommend the longer antenna
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I have a the Leaf and a DB4 antenna in my attic; neither are amplified. The Leaf gets better UHF but the DB4 gets better VHF. For an all-in-one antenna in the attic, I think the DB4 is better.
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Just looking quickly it seems the 84 is build for long range use over the 94 which is labeled as "medium to long range." My 84 is able to receive a clear hd channels from d.c (55 miles away) and Richmond (60 miles away) I do have a signal booster. My suggestion based on price would be if you can test/return it easily to get the cheaper one and if it doesn't do the trick return it to amazon and get the more expensive antenna.
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I got 50ft from the antenna inside and 50ft from the amp to the indoor antenna. This kit works great! But I would look into the 75db version for better indoor range. It really depends on your signal outside. If you have some service outside then it will probably work great. I have no service at all outside or in and now I do:)
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I am currently using 75 ft of cable and reception is as good as I expect. The height of actual antenna makes the most difference in reception. Mount it as high as possible.
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As far as frequency coverage, the expert power antenna is superior to the stock antenna that comes with the radio. I use this antenna with my UV-5R and I'm very happy with its performance. As long as your 5R+ has the same SMA male antenna jack as my UV-5R, you're good to go. Here is a link to SWR contours of the expert power 14.5 and the stock antenna. http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B008Y2SPE4/ref=cm_cr_dp_cust_img_see_all_txt I hope that helps.
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Yes! Significantly I might add... The main issue is the interfacing to a 2.4GHz source... Most items don't have a connector to plug into... I believe the FCC has something to do with this! Solve that,,, and you can do Wifi perhaps at 1000 feet or so in one specific direction... So my main point is you must have a detachable antenna on the targeted device you wish to boost the dB's with... "Got it!" This Amt. use SMA Screw type-of miniature connectors... The other being snap-on... I will add that this style of SM_'s is the best of this family! So start looking for an matching adapter for all else...
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Hey Brandon- The range on these is awesome! I had a gated community that I had direct line of sight to the antennae that was mounted on a pole 10' high, and was well over 500'. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Thanks... Matty
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Yes, I run this antenna and it's amazing. In my car on long drives I hook my UV-82 to an external Nagoya magnet mount. But yea, the 14" antenna is way better.
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Is does not matter. I recommend you place them as far apart from each other as possible in order to get more range. You should consider purchasing an extended cable.
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Sorry, I don't have the means to answer your question. So far, testing with several others who have the same radio and on low-power (1 watt), we've achieved about a 2-mile range through trees and houses using the 14.5 inch antenna on one and the 7-inch on the other.
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I agree. I bought a better antenna and it works as good as any handheld I've had or had experience with. WELL worth the money!
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Im no expert but we got a 2 of ExpertPower® 14.4" Dual Band Two-way Radio Antenna SMA-FemaleSold by: ExpertPowerAnd it did improve transmit range. it messed with FM (music) radio reception a little bit I'd still recommend it.
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Reading the description of that antenna, I noticed that it has a built in amplifier. Try using it first, to see what your reception is, before adding a separate amp.
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These are pretty good. Haven't tried these on an N66U but they worked well with my friend's N16. I installed them. Yes they are better than the stock antennas. Fundamentally, they should work well with the N66U as well. He needed higher gain antennas because of too much concrete in his apartment. For the second part of your question, the longer antennas have worked better for the same friend but those were 7 dbi. He switched to those when he moved to a larger apartment (2 floor 3000 sq ft x 2). Personally, I use the stock 3dbi antennas that came with the router (N16), and as far as I know, they are similar to those supplied with the N66U. I'm using these in my house without any problems (4500 sq feet of built up area x 2 floors). Hope this information helps!
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I have used my Crane Super USB antenna for a bit over a year; absolutely NO complaints using the single antenna, with dual USB connections on a laptop. As I said, I do connect using the 15-foot extension cable; makes antenna placement much easier. I agree with the comment below regards two antennas, but will readily admit that I'm NOT a techie; just a satisfied user. I put this product in the increasingly rare category of "works-as-advertised". Good luck with it, and post your results!
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Shane, I am not an electronical engineer, but I have been repairing and playing with computers for almost 40 years. However, I do know a lot about antennas because I am a ham radio operator. It has been my experience that adding a higher db antenna to your access point will do nothing or very little in terms of giving you a larger radius. The antennas on routers are built to be "tuned" to the access point for maximum distance. Changing them can actually degrade your signal. Don't wast your money. Ron