# Do I need a better cellular antenna?

**URL:** <https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/do-i-need-a-better-cellular-antenna/14720>\
**Category:** uConsole\
**Tags:** hardware\
**Created:** [October 23, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/do-i-need-a-better-cellular-antenna/14720 "2024-10-23T06:50:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nightshadow](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/nightshadow/32/9603_2.png) [@Nightshadow](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nightshadow)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/do-i-need-a-better-cellular-antenna/14720/1 "2024-10-23T06:50:56Z")

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So I have my uconsole not yet and I ask my if I also need a antenna for cellular. I now that it’s better for Wi-Fi but I didn’t find it cellular a better antenna needed.

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**Author:** ![Andrii\_Naumenko](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/andrii_naumenko/32/10402_2.png) [@Andrii\_Naumenko](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Andrii_Naumenko)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/do-i-need-a-better-cellular-antenna/14720/2 "2024-10-24T11:13:11Z")

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If you ordered version with 4G extension, cellular antenna should be included. And as i tested, it works quite well.  
The only possible issue is that if you stick it to the metal part of uConsole, you might get poor signal. If you run into this, just stick it on non-conductive material, and that material - to uConsole (tested on my wifi antenna)

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**Author:** ![Nightshadow](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/nightshadow/32/9603_2.png) [@Nightshadow](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nightshadow)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/do-i-need-a-better-cellular-antenna/14720/3 "2024-10-24T12:46:24Z")

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Also I planned to replace the Wi-Fi antenna and I don’t know if the antenna block the LTE module?

Here are some links.

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/oN9zw3lzSVc/maxresdefault.jpg "Handheld Linux Cyberdeck / clockwork uConsole") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN9zw3lzSVc)

> **[uConsole micro antenna 0.2 mount by m3x | Download free STL model |...](https://www.printables.com/model/735257-uconsole-micro-antenna-02-mount)**
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> uconsole micro external antenna mount | Download free 3D printable STL models

> **[Bingfu RP-SMA Buchse auf IPX IPEX U.FL Kabel 15cm RG178 WiFi-Antennen...](https://www.amazon.de/Bingfu-WiFi-Antennen-verl%C3%A4ngerungskabel-Drahtlosen-Netzwerkkarten/dp/B07YCD32TZ)**
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> Bingfu RP-SMA Buchse auf IPX IPEX U.FL Kabel 15cm RG178 WiFi-Antennen verlängerungskabel für Drahtlosen Mini PCI Express PCIE Netzwerkkarten WiFi Adapter Router FPV UAV Drohnen Sender: Amazon.de: Elektronik & Foto

> **[Eightwood Kleine WiFi Antenne Dualband 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz RP SMA Antenne 2 Stück...](https://www.amazon.de/Eightwood-WiFi-Antenne-RP-SMA-Antenne-WLAN-Router-kabellose-2-4-GHz-5-Antenne/dp/B08V4WDNXL)**
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> Eightwood Kleine WiFi Antenne Dualband 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz RP SMA Antenne 2 Stück für PC Desktop Computer PCIe Karte WLAN Router Drahtlose Rückfahrkamera: Amazon.de: Computer & Zubehör

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**Author:** ![Andrii\_Naumenko](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/andrii_naumenko/32/10402_2.png) [@Andrii\_Naumenko](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Andrii_Naumenko)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/do-i-need-a-better-cellular-antenna/14720/4 "2024-10-24T17:15:49Z")

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I haven’t used custom antennas with uConsole yet, but i know that they won’t block LTE signal. If you were asking about physically blocking, i don’t think this would happen - that mount would still aloow you to stick LTE antenna nearby