# Replacement wifi antenna **URL:** \ **Category:** uConsole\ **Created:** [July 26, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576 "2023-07-26T23:39:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![hsavior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/hsavior/32/7560_2.png) [@hsavior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hsavior)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/102 "2023-11-21T21:24:25Z")
Maybe someone here in the UK could help you, if not, I can send it to you. I just published the updated version of the antenna holder (now that I have the uConsole in hands it is easier to make it better: [Printables](https://www.printables.com/model/643703-uconsole-antenna-holder) I re-made the SDR holder, to be vertical, it is nice and tight and it holds the wrench. ---
**Author:** ![Snoozer94](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Snoozer94](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Snoozer94)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/103 "2023-11-21T22:13:23Z")
Noice ill still have to get mine first but maybe down the road ill probably be more comfortable with 3d printing ---
**Author:** ![n0ech](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/n0ech/32/7389_2.png) [@n0ech](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/n0ech)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/104 "2023-11-22T00:26:12Z")
@hsavior I printed the v1.2 antenna holder and ended up gluing it together with CA and clamping it since I didn’t have the M2 inserts on hand. Working great so far with the modified cover! ---
**Author:** ![sacred.goose](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/sacred.goose/32/8403_2.png) [@sacred.goose](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/sacred.goose)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/105 "2023-11-22T18:31:00Z")
This looks the best by far, any updates on this design? ---
**Author:** ![poetaster](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/poetaster/32/8558_2.png) [@poetaster](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/poetaster)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/106 "2023-11-24T14:53:59Z")
This is the way I’m going to go. I found a 4 cm folding (3db) antena that neatly fits. In the meantime, I had this (12 Euro) 5G dongle just sitting around … ![W-usb](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/d/d5af96814d2a6324e4d1290d83dfd3243215c51e.jpeg) Evil, but it works 🙂 EDIT, yes, that’s 80% 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![poetaster](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/poetaster/32/8558_2.png) [@poetaster](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/poetaster)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2023, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/107 "2023-11-26T13:54:38Z")
And today, this 6 Euro (including shipping) replacement (4cms + 20cm internal cable) get’s me 45% in the worst case. But the device now connects without issue and the data rates are fine for most purposes. ![Clock-ant](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/7/76ad60296717c69618ceb2f73c9d218c759c0c9c.jpeg) As a number of others here have, I just drilled out the existing expansion cover hole. I think I’ll move it to the back, though, as soon as I have time. I want to hack some other stuff into the expansion space. ---
**Author:** ![NekoRouter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@NekoRouter](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/NekoRouter)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/108 "2023-11-26T17:02:06Z")
🤦 …maybe you can use this: [https://www.printables.com/model/646000](https://www.printables.com/model/646000) ---
**Author:** ![Kirou](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/kirou/32/8936_2.png) [@Kirou](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Kirou)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/109 "2023-12-30T07:59:28Z")
Hi all! In my case, I just put a little piece of plastic between chassis and antenna, and the wifi signal has really improved. I went from 47% to 62%, even through walls! (“Measured” thanks to the xfce interface.) ![IMG_2315](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/c/c042c5bc910c097888b0eb482cd04ba6e3fe5ea5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MHam68HC11](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/mham68hc11/32/5046_2.png) [@MHam68HC11](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/MHam68HC11)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/110 "2023-12-30T20:18:19Z")
I like this solution better than an element type antenna - I have sticky back foam tape that I’ll try - thanks! ---
**Author:** ![poetaster](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/poetaster/32/8558_2.png) [@poetaster](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/poetaster)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/111 "2024-01-05T18:17:28Z")
Heh. So, like, just like adjusting the large wire thing on top of the TV 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mikeschnier](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/mikeschnier/32/9697_2.png) [@mikeschnier](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mikeschnier)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/112 "2024-01-12T14:49:13Z")
Yeah, it turns out that adjusting an antenna is similar to adjusting an antenna. ---
**Author:** ![mex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4da419/32.png) [@mex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mex)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/113 "2024-01-22T13:50:12Z")
I have also designed an external antenna mount. This is for those who are interested in a simple solution to mount an antenna on the uconsole. [https://www.printables.com/de/model/731108-uconsole-mini-antenna-mount/files](https://www.printables.com/de/model/731108-uconsole-mini-antenna-mount/files) ![img_6607](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/9/958dbe5f700f992014084cf46421d792252398d3.webp) ---
**Author:** ![Funcron](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/funcron/32/7166_2.png) [@Funcron](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Funcron)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/114 "2024-01-23T22:43:13Z")
I drilled holes in my uConsole… > [@Antenna (Wifi & 4G) Mod + Cooling Mod](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/antenna-wifi-4g-mod-cooling-mod/12225): > > ANTENNA MOD: I modded some u.FL to SMA connectors so they’d fit in the limited case space. I also slapped some aluminum tape and polyamide/kapton tape on them to help shield the RF & Ground. You have to line the holes up in this area so they’re inline with the gap in between battery and motherboard. Technically the folding metal stand still fits in the closed position (if you line the flat side of the SMA nuts parall… ---
**Author:** ![spv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@spv](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/spv)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/115 "2024-01-23T23:12:00Z")
potential first to drill holes in a device you waited a year for lol ---
**Author:** ![Funcron](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/funcron/32/7166_2.png) [@Funcron](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Funcron)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/116 "2024-01-24T01:08:24Z")
I works for me, I don’t work for it lol I may have only had it in hand a week, but I’ve been staring at it too long online to not already ideas for it. ---
**Author:** ![1234567xx](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/1234567xx/32/8907_2.png) [@1234567xx](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/1234567xx)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/117 "2024-01-24T02:40:24Z")
Hi, I am new to this, so do I need a specific type of antenna if I have Uconsole A-06. Which antenna do I order? ---
**Author:** ![mex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4da419/32.png) [@mex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mex)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/118 "2024-01-24T18:27:06Z")
here we go, not exactly like your drawing but same mechanik and size: [uconsole-micro-antenna-02-mount](https://www.printables.com/de/model/735257-uconsole-micro-antenna-02-mount) ![micro antenna](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/a/aabdc37b9d48ed200b6b52f9b7f49182cdd98434.webp) ---
**Author:** ![Niclio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9de053/32.png) [@Niclio](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Niclio)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/119 "2024-01-24T20:08:25Z")
WAouhh!! impressive! good job! ---
**Author:** ![Mykhailo\_Chuha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/mykhailo_chuha/32/8423_2.png) [@Mykhailo\_Chuha](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Mykhailo_Chuha)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2024, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/120 "2024-01-25T04:17:01Z")
this seems perfect. could you share link to the exact antena? ---
**Author:** ![mex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4da419/32.png) [@mex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mex)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2024, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/121 "2024-01-25T09:41:38Z")
here the amazon links to [antenna](https://amzn.eu/d/5lxuHax) and [cable](https://amzn.eu/d/3FeudVz) i used. [Previous page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576.md?page=7)