03-22-2005, 06:00 PM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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The Rage in PDA Accessories: The Wok!
"Make 2.4GHz parabolic mesh dishes from cheap but sturdy Chinese cookware scoops & a USB WiFi adaptor! The largest (300mm diam) shows 15-18dB gain (enough for a LOS range extension to 3-5km), costs ~US$5 & comes with a user friendly bamboo handle that suits WLAN fieldwork - if you can handle the curious stares!"
Somehow I don't think captures the essence of mobility, and I'm sure if you whipped out this setup whilst at your local Starbucks, you'd be a target for a huge bashing. But hey, if you don't mind the bruises and are looking to enhance your PDA's Wi-Fi signal, check this out. Stan Swan has more of his "toys" on show at his website here.
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03-22-2005, 06:14 PM
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Executive Editor, Android Thoughts
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I always suspected my wok was holding out on me... I'll have to confront it later about not telling me it could be used to increase my wifi signal...
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03-22-2005, 06:29 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Does it come with setup instructions? Just kidding! That's pretty cool.
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03-22-2005, 06:51 PM
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5000+ Posts? I Should OWN This Site!
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Does a wok still have to be properly seasoned when used as an antenna? 
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03-22-2005, 08:29 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by ctmagnus
Does a wok still have to be properly seasoned when used as an antenna? |
Well obviously it won't wok if you don't use it properly! :wink:
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03-22-2005, 10:17 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2005
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The site hosting the image seems to be under heavy load so I put up a mirror on my server:
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03-23-2005, 06:13 AM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by ctmagnus
Does a wok still have to be properly seasoned when used as an antenna? |
No kidding, but I wonder if woks with a layer of non-stick protection affect the amplification of the Wi-Fi signal.
Edit: I just realised this wok doubles up as a great privacy screen. Two for the price of one!
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