[CUWiN] node signal strength drop

[Bill Comisky]

We've had 2-3 of our nodes begin to suffer from reduced signal strength, a 
significant drop of 15dB or so, to where the node is essentially 
non-functional.  Preliminary investigation on one of them looks like a 
problem with the antenna; my first guess is maybe a bad solder joint that 
the the cold/heat has opened up.

We're using the Hyperlink HGV-240xU antennas:
http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/antennas_2400_out_omni.php

As we're getting ready make another antenna buy, I'm interested to compare 
experience with CUWiN'ers or others using these antennas to see if anyone 
has seen similar problems, or can suggest alternative omni antennas which 
are inexpensive and robust, with 4-8 dBi gain.

I'll report back as we investigate further, if we can definitively 
determine what's causing the signal drop.

thanks,
bill

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Bill Comisky
bcomisky at pobox.com