I like the HAMs post
- using remote antennas mounted away from the other electrical components is probably a good idea. FIRST could provide the same model with the same gain to teams. I use a Hawking antenna at home. Normally, this is a more exspensive radio with the appropriate BNC connectors, but may help. At the RIT event, they used the FIRST approved backup radios with the dual external antennas and I don't remember hearing about any problems. I know we had issues in Cleveland, but not to the extent of St Louis - less people/devices in CLE.