Here's how I did it:
http://www.cruftbox.com/cruft/docs/cantenna.html Mike Outmesguine wrote:
Hey, good idea Humphrey! ExtremeTech posted Chapter 3 of Wi-Fi Toys which shows how to make a cantenna from a coffee can using these parts: # The coaxial cable you built in Chapter 1 # Metal can about 4 inches in diameter and 5 ½ inches long (100mm x 135mm) # Type-N Connector # Long-nosed pliers # Small wire cutters # Single-sided razor blade # Scissors # Hammer # Drill # Soldering iron and solder # Copper embossing material (optional) This isn't a Pringles can antenna (it uses a coffee can) but it is actually a better antenna and easier to build. Here's the chapter online: http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1641185,00.asp And here's the book for offline: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764558943/socalwug-20 -Mike -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Humphrey Cheung Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 7:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SOCALWUG] Re: looking for a cantenna Do you actually want to buy one?? You can make it in an hour or less, plus you get to eat the Pringles. Humphrey Cheung -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mperez738 Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 4:42 PM To: SOCALWUG Subject: [SOCALWUG] looking for a cantenna Can anyone recommend a good vendor to buy a cantenna. i need to get the item this weekend. 9/23/05. someone local to Pasadena and or LA Michael
