{"product_id":"foil-drive-external-antenna","title":"Foil Drive External Antenna","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Foil Drive External Antenna allows you to place a secondary antenna on the top surface of your board for increased signal strength and connection with Gen2 and Gen 2.5 Fusion systems. The \u003cstrong\u003ePatent Pending\u003c\/strong\u003e signal attenuation technology has been developed alongside a highly specialist team of international engineers that create wireless communications systems for nuclear power plant operations! This is not just a piece of wire and a standard patch antenna off the shelf!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessory is primarily designed for use with boards that feature full carbon foil tracks laminated into a full carbon board. The standard built-in antenna within the Foil Drive systems is perfect for most applications, however carbon tracks and some carbon layups do increase the difficulty of the signal transmitting through the board reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease watch the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/04LnYsvOnlc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Improve Controller Signal Connectivity Masterclass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e video on our YouTube first before deciding if you need a External Antenna for your setup!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe External Antenna is a thin 2mm plate installed between the electronics box and the board with a thin cable. \u003cstrong\u003eThe cable is available in either 130cm or 180cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and runs along the bottom of the board to a small antenna pad mounted on the top of the board. The antenna is totally passive and does not require power or link to the Foil Drive electronics box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uwPvxq4wblM\"\u003eWatch the full video here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe External Antenna can be installed on you board and left there regardless if you are using the Foil Drive or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome boards with standard or deep tracks that use the 2mm thick External Antenna, may need to use\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foildrive.com.au\/products\/foil-drive-long-mast-plate-bolts\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonger Mast Plate Bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e85mm bolts for the Assist MAX or the 65mm Assist Slim.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease measure your required length to ensure you are using the correct bolts that engage with the t-nuts securely to avoid damage to your board, Foil Drive or foil mast. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/od9VpX4rYgs\"\u003eSee the How-To video here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e When purchasing a MAX\/MAX+ External Antenna for a MAX+ unit, you may need to remove the small plastic nub at the tip of the antenna, intended for MAX unit alignment see the help centre article for more details \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.foildrive.com\/en-US\/external-antenna-installation-guide-8911683\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foil Drive","offers":[{"title":"Max+\/Max\/Slim \/ 130cm - 51\"","offer_id":54387824296229,"sku":"FD167-1","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Max+\/Max\/Slim \/ 180cm - 71\"","offer_id":54387824328997,"sku":"FD167-2","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fusion \/ 130cm - 51\"","offer_id":54387824361765,"sku":"FD167-3","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fusion \/ 180cm - 71\"","offer_id":54387824394533,"sku":"FD167-4","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6019\/8693\/files\/167-Foil-Drive-Patch-Antenna-S24-2.png?v=1793846004","url":"https:\/\/amosshapes.com\/en-gb\/products\/foil-drive-external-antenna","provider":"Amos Shapes Carbon Foilboards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}