Well, I´ve purchased two XBee Pro S2B 63mW RP-SMA to make a project with arduino. I have got a comunication PC ↔ Arduino, but I have a “range problem”.
At the datasheed estimated maximum range about 1 mile.
When I start range test the signal its less than half, but the modules are pratically “glued”.(I have to clarify that a haven´t purchased antennas).
-This range is normal without antennas?
-What antennas are recommended to install?
Thanks and sorry for my english
Those module are meant to be attached to external antennas. That’s why they have the RP-SMA connector. Without any antenna they are simply deaf and mute in a RF sense. It would have been better had you bought the chip or wire antenna version.
Sorry, I have no suggestions for antennas. Other than the above I am not familiar with antenna specifics.
Valen:
Those module are meant to be attached to external antennas. That’s why they have the RP-SMA connector. Without any antenna they are simply deaf and mute in a RF sense. It would have been better had you bought the chip or wire antenna version.Sorry, I have no suggestions for antennas. Other than the above I am not familiar with antenna specifics.
OK! Thanks for the clarification!