Range expectations for RV 5.8ghz setup with CL Tx, SPW Rx antenna?

[motoguy]

I've got a cloverleaf antenna and a skewed planar wheel antenna on the way from Markus1234 on RCG. These antenna will be used on a Range Video 5.8 setup. CL for the Tx, SPW for the Rx. Initially, this setup (with the 1g camera) will be used on my Champ for FPV training.

When I'm ready to move on to a larger airframe, I'm considering attaching this setup to my SuperCub, T28, or even Radian. I'm curious what type of range I would expect from such a setup on the larger planes. I'll be flying these particular aircraft with 2.4, so the distance won't be overly large to begin with. They will, however, be able to travel further / faster than the Champ. I'm just wondering if this video setup would be suitable to the larger models.

[airbagit13]

About a mile or a mile and a half would be my best guess. I could be wrong though, IBcrazy would be able to help you out.

[motoguy]

Good deal. I know a lot will depend on the terrain, RF noise, flying height, etc. I was basically just wondering if the idea of moving the 5.8 setup to the SuperCub / T28 / Radian would be feasible, and it sounds like it would.

[IBCrazy]

Range is anyone's guess. It depends more on your envioronment than anything. 5.8 GHz has almost no bending ability and therefore the signal is easily blocked by obstacles where 900/1.2GHz can penetrate trees with ease. On 500mW you should get on mile in most cases with the CL/SPW. 100mW should be good for 2000-2500 feet.

-Alex

[whakahere]

Markus said he was getting over 2km (around 3km) on these antenna's. I have a 200mw with a cloverleaf but waiting to the weekend to test out my new ship. basically I think you should get around 1-2km

With the cloverleaf and spw I can move all through my house and get little interference and while outside my test have shown much better connection than I had before with the standard. Lets hope it stays this way when I get the plane in the air.