[mc1322x] PCB antennas - Transmit range

[Daniel Berenguer]

Thanks guys for the feedback.

Daniel.


On 11 June 2010 15:13, Jon Smirl <jonsmirl at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Daniel Berenguer
> <dberenguer at usapiens.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Someone has asked me about the transmit range of the Econotags and
>> Redbees modules as he needs something for controlling his unmanned air
>> planes. I've not started playing with the RF interface and I'm not
>> really concerned about this range because I'll end by using my custom
>> hardware. The web-site talks about 500 ft in open spaces. Do the
>> Redwire PCB antennas work so good?
>
> If you want more range look at the TI CC430 900Mhz devices. You can
> buy little boards from TI for under $100.
>
> You can also add external power amps to most 2.4Ghz chips.  The amp
> chips are under $1 but you will need a new PCB. The range of the
> Econotag is fine for indoor use.
>
> You're going to need 2000-3000ft for reliable plane control. Of course
> you can get fancy and program the plane to come back if it gets out of
> range.
>
> Search around and see if you can find a power amp design for the
> mc13224. I know they exist for the other chips.
>
>
>>
>> Thanks for your comments.
>>
>> Daniel.
>>
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