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Skeptical, until today. Argtek booster
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fans727218f7
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I've been doubting the effectiveness of the argtek signal booster until today.

I had bought one sometime back that didn't work, and in fact reduced the distance I was getting.  Turns out I broke a connection while installed no it.  So I bought a new remote and signal booster and this time it worked.  I was able to get 3300 feet, at a spot in town, where I was getting 1600 to 1800 feet.  I was also able to fly closer to the ground at closer ranges without losing signal.  That I liked most of all.  The cameras wide aperture makes it necessary to do this often.

I hope to try it at the beach tomorrow, weather permitting.  
2017-4-29
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blackcrusader
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I see many people complaining they don't work when in fact they have broken the pin connectors or not connected them properly in their rush to finish the installation and go flying.
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blackcrusader Posted at 2017-4-29 23:28
I see many people complaining they don't work when in fact they have broken the pin connectors or not connected them properly in their rush to finish the installation and go flying.


I The problem I had.  They come without instructions.  I watched a how to video, but it didn't explain in enough detail how to remove the connectors.  They were covered completely with glue.  I tried to removed it horizontally when It need to go vertical.
2017-4-30
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solentlife
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Argtek themselves comment strongly about poor installations ....

Mine - I love it !!

In fact tomorrow I am flying and i have removed my Boosters and will Fly basic Argtek .... its that good.

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solentlife Posted at 2017-4-30 04:16
Argtek themselves comment strongly about poor installations ....

Mine - I love it !!

Argtek really should put better installation instructions out.  More detail on removing the original antenna connectors would have saved me a ton of agrivation and about a hundred plys dollars.
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Hit 8035 feet at the beach today.  From the same location going the opposite direction only hit 3645 feet.  
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blackcrusader
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fans727218f7 Posted at 2017-5-1 00:01
Hit 8035 feet at the beach today.  From the same location going the opposite direction only hit 3645 feet.

Well I shocked myself by doing a near 15000 ft distance flight.  I could have kept going but was getting battery warning to bring her home.  The DJI does keep a good safety margin so you do get home with a good amount of power remaining.
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blackcrusader Posted at 2017-5-1 03:07
Well I shocked myself by doing a near 15000 ft distance flight.  I could have kept going but was getting battery warning to bring her home.  The DJI does keep a good safety margin so you do get home with a good amount of power remaining.

That's an Amazing distance.  What attitude?  Had to keep mine under the 400ft limit.
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Michgolden
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I've definitely been happy with mine. I went out Saturday and set my new record at 2.148 miles. My old record was 1.97. Like BC had to turn around because of battery but I still had good video and signal was still about half bars. Altitude was about 285 feet.
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blackcrusader Posted at 2017-5-1 03:07
Well I shocked myself by doing a near 15000 ft distance flight.  I could have kept going but was getting battery warning to bring her home.  The DJI does keep a good safety margin so you do get home with a good amount of power remaining.

You are right about how DJI allows for a decent margin. My Saturday flight was cut short at over 2 miles because the battery warning was telling me "It's time to go home" and when I got it back I still had around 36% left. I did come back with a good tail wind . Better safe than sorry!
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fans727218f7 Posted at 2017-5-1 18:45
That's an Amazing distance.  What attitude?  Had to keep mine under the 400ft limit.

You can see my flight height on the picture I posted.  106.4m max height.  However I do not have height restrictions where I fly.
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fans727218f7 Posted at 2017-4-30 23:59
Argtek really should put better installation instructions out.  More detail on removing the original antenna connectors would have saved me a ton of agrivation and about a hundred plys dollars.

It is clear and concise. Even putting messages on the screen. Blow it up  full screen and go slow and pause it when needed. Took me about 10  minutes total. They are hard to reconnect that is for sure.



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