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Boost a Weak 3G Modem Signal, With a Saucepan

Posted by timothy on from the raid-the-kitchen dept.

modeca writes "Using only commonly available kitchen equipment this guy demonstrates the amazing powers of an ordinary metal pan to boost the 3G reception of his USB modem. It really seems to work, check the right hand side of the graph in the video." It's not that crazy: cheap antenna boosting (for USB WiFi dongles, Bluetooth, and more) has been elevated to a fine art in New Zealand.

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  1. Re:very scientific by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

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