Thread: Dongles

Just to get you started.

Originally Posted by baldrick

Originally Posted by jamescollister

how long/high can I run a USB cable

3 metres

buy a spider wok from makro , put a plastic pipe fitting in the middle and place your dongle there and use it like a parabolic antenna - I also used a cheap camera tripod

work out the location of your phone tower and home on google earth and get a compass bearing

AS if I could watch you tube, wouldn't have a problem

baldrick . thanks or that, will give it a try. Jim

try this link for ideas -

"Poorman's WiFi"- USB adapters & DIY cookware reflectors!

Originally Posted by baldrick

try this link for ideas -

"Poorman's WiFi"- USB adapters & DIY cookware reflectors!

Good one, as I write have a wok on a boom stick, seems to be at lest getting a more constant signal.
Will have a play around see how it goes.
When next in town, will get a longer USB cable etc.
Never know, may be able to watch You tube soon. Jim

Originally Posted by jamescollister

Good one, as I write have a wok on a boom stick

Sorry, James - shouldn't laugh, but TiT...

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Originally Posted by jamescollister

Good one, as I write have a wok on a boom stick

Sorry, James - shouldn't laugh, but TiT...

But it seems to be working, can't be sure as the signal normally comes and goes.
Fingers crossed, but big rains will start soon, then signal makes not difference, no power. Jim

Well my nice new parabolic wok just blow over, storm/rain coming, no change in the signal. Jim

Originally Posted by jamescollister

Well my nice new parabolic wok

is it a spider web mesh wok or a solid steel one ?

how have you mounted the dongle in the centre ?

did you use google earth to get a compass bearing so you could aim it at the tower ?

Originally Posted by baldrick

did you use google earth to get a compass bearing so you could aim it at the tower ?

Jim's sorting it now.

Originally Posted by baldrick

is it a spider web mesh wok or a solid steel one ?

Cos this what you be needing.

Originally Posted by baldrick

Originally Posted by jamescollister

Well my nice new parabolic wok

is it a spider web mesh wok or a solid steel one ?

how have you mounted the dongle in the centre ?

did you use google earth to get a compass bearing so you could aim it at the tower ?

Google earth was up dated 2008 , nets too slow for that. The wok was for cooking, as per link.
Will go to town and get a dish.
Trail and error, but not likely to have power for much more. Was of off 15 hours a few days ago, 4 hours yesterday and 3 out-adjudges in the last 2 hours.