Making an XBee Antenna

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Making an XBee Antenna

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Hello,
I recently purchase 2 xbee modules(Series 1 802.15.4) with no antennas. Is there any way I can make an antenna? Or do I have to purchase an official xbee antenna to get these to work. I only plan on having a range of a meter or so.

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Re: Making an XBee Antenna

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Those modules have an on-board 'chip' antenna. It is more than sufficient for the range you are talking about.

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Re: Making an XBee Antenna

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I know what chip antenna your talking about. Its the square fractal one mounted on top but for some reason mine did not come with any.

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Re: Making an XBee Antenna

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Were these modules purchased from Adafruit?

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Re: Making an XBee Antenna

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nope

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Re: Making an XBee Antenna

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There are several different antenna options on the XBee modules. All ours come with built-in antennae.

You should contact the place you bought them to find out exactly what you have, and what your options are.

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Re: Making an XBee Antenna

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They do make a model with a UFL connector on it, that may be what you have. Otherwise, contact your supplier.

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