SPECIFICATIONS
The Foil Drive External Antenna is a secondary passive antenna that increases the signal strength of the Gen2 unit by-passing the board. It provides uninterrupted signal when the antenna pad is above the water surface. The antenna is totally passive and does not require any power or external connection to the Gen2 unit.
The Patent Pending 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 antenna off the shelf!
See the release video below and more information on who the External Antenna is designed for. Not everyone needs the External Antenna, we highly recommend suggesting the Connectivity Masterclass before recommending the External Antenna.
WHO IS IT FOR
This 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 Gen2 is perfect for most applications, however carbon tracks and some carbon layups do increase the difficulty of the signal transmitting through the board reliably.
We ask you watch the How To Improve Controller Signal Connectivity Masterclass video on our YouTube first before deciding if you need an External Antenna for your setup!
We ask you watch the How To Improve Controller Signal Connectivity Masterclass video on our YouTube first before deciding if you need an External Antenna for your setup!
It is very important to keep this in mind and to pass this information on to your customers. Foil Drive works great on many carbon fibre boards that have plastic foil tracks. Its only a small number of certain boards that people have difficulty with.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Not compatible with Gen1: The External Antenna is not compatible with the Foil Drive Gen1 Assist or Assist PLUS.
Longer Bolts: The External Antenna is 2mm thick, adding to the total height of the system. Some boards with standard or deep tracks may need to use Longer Mast Plate Bolts (85mm for the Assist MAX or 65mm Assist Slim).
These are also available for order now and it is recommended to hold some stock of these longer bolts for customer who decide to purchase the External Antenna.
These are also available for order now and it is recommended to hold some stock of these longer bolts for customer who decide to purchase the External Antenna.