anyone got any tips or experience for making a good cantenna.

>>59083334
>soup can
>not the superior Pringles can

ITT: it's 2005

>>59083357
the picture isnt mine

How good does this work?

>>59084009
Space rays

>>59084009
Magnets

>>59084009
tachyons

>>59084009
Nerve gas

>>59084009
Placebo.

>>59083357
Um. Pringles cans are actually made from cardboard.

>>59086268
The insides are covered in a foil which actually helps. Kind of surprising...

I've actually tried it before some years ago to some success. I think I've heard you can get 5 miles with a good sender receiver alignment.

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>>59083334
Yeah, I built one in a Pringles can years ago in college. It worked okay. My team wardrove around town getting good results until the weight of the main metal assembly caused the N-connector to pull out of the side of the can.

Honestly? Don't. There's no point anymore. You'll spend more on parts (fender washers, threaded rod, and especially the N-connector) than you will buying a pre-assembled unit. Plus, it's already measured and tuned correctly (probably). You can get pic related off DX for about $20. Amazon and Newegg also offer their variants for a few dollars more if you don't want to deal with China directly.

I mean, if you're an EE student learning antenna systems, then sure go for it. It's a learning experience. Otherwise money is better spent on something premade, plus a spray can of lacquer or nonmetallic paint to make it more corrosion-resistant in outside weather.

Line of sight matters more than antenna gain.

I've gotten a 50% signal a half mile away with just a regular off the shell router and laptop with usb dongle.