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Old 09-13-2009, 05:53 PM   #2 (permalink)
Slims
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Make a shotgun antenna

By making a directional antenna you greatly amplify your wireless signal/reception in a particular direction.

You can make one from a pringles can.

Check out:

Homebrew antenna shootout



Antenna on the Cheap (er, Chip)
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