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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. Easily done by earnest+murderer · · Score: 4, Informative

    You can find plans for aluminum foil and cardboard reflectors in many places as well. Here's one now!

    http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template/

    They work great.

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  2. Re:Who knew? by drinkypoo · · Score: 5, Informative

    Who knew that tinfoil hats actually _boosted_ reception.

    everyone but you

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