Best Antenna Combination for ImmersionRC RapidFIRE FPV receiver: 2x Omni VS 2x Patch VS Omni+Patch
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If you were wondering which antenna combination works best for the RapidFIRE module, at least in a demanding bando/freestyle FPV scenario, LOOK NO FURTHER ;)
In the previous video ( • ImmersionRC RapidFIRE ... ) we already confirmed that the RapidFIRE batches and antenna sets used perform the same. Now it is time to see which antenna setup enables the RapidFIRE to give the cleanest video feed: a conventional 1x Omni + 1x Crosshair, 2x Omnis or 2x Crosshairs.
The test quad was using a TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V3 VTx at 200mW on F4 5800MHz with an AXII antenna and a Runcam Swift 2 camera, through a Revolt OSD F/C. The flights were in front of the antennas and, more specifically, never behind the patches (crosshairs).
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I had this playin just casually watching as i do stuff, just looking in at the quality sometimes. I was over 8 minutes in when i realised this isnt just an antenna test but this dude is full on rippin lol. I looked over and saw a dive to gap to powerloop lol. Great test and great piloting.
KokoblokoFPV has been an irreplaceable part of these module and antenna tests, wouldn't be as good without him :)
Mute...tough call...but which pair do you think worked the best? Thanks...
In this use case (tricky areas in front of the patch), I would go for omni+patch. 2x omnis will probably perform better if you fly all around you (and behind), 2x patch would be better for long range where you fly in front of the patches.
@@muteFPV thanks very much... That's the way I was leaning, good to hear that confirmation... Much appreciated.
You're welcome :)
ImmersionRC reports that batch 2 should have about 3 dB more sensitivity than Batch 1 so not sure they should be head to head against each other.
I quote the information Sander had provided me with back in November 2018 regarding the differences between the very first batch and the first modules of "batch 2": "There's no difference, it is just one component that was scaled in value to deal with out of spec cameras. All the other changes are in firmware and benefit all modules." Based on this information, I used these two modules for my comparison, with compatible camera / VTx.
Can you ask them if the increased sensitivity you mentioned is in more recent hardware?
@@muteFPV Sorry that Sander and Tony are not on the same page. I asked Tony yesterday to confirm what he had told me previously, and he said that there was approx. 3 dB improvement "typically" between the 2nd hardware revision and the 1st, and a 3rd hardware revision is coming which will further improve. He agrees that it's not ideal to compare batch 1 and batch 2.
It is sad to hear that I was misinformed by a representative of IRC. I had tried repeatedly to get in contact with Tony or anyone else but only Sander put the time into explaining and clarifying things. I just saw your email, thanks for that. It is a good thing I swap the antennas between the tested modules in each test, at least. Despite the gain difference you mentioned, the difference in performance is evident, both in the case of the 2xXairs and in the omni+Xair combo.
That Freekin Sucks That Some Modules Are Actually Better, More Gain/Power Than Others, And Immersion Knows It. I Have 2 F.S. HDO’s, And 2 Rapidfire Modules, I Bought Both Within a Month Of Each Other This Past July, And Ive Done Hours Of This Type Testing, And One Of My Modules DEFINITELY Runs HOTTER Than My Other. This Testing Confirms What Ive Been Thinking For A Few Months Now, FREEKIN SUCKS For Us Consumers, As We Dont Know Which Module We Will Get When Ordering Online, SMH 😡
@Gilbert I have tried to get a response from Tony Cake concerning what Bardwell said above but I guess he cannot bother to clarify. As far as I personally know, my batch #2 module which is from the actual second batch of modules (not a "batch 2" in terms of compatibility, which may be from much later batches) has the same gain as the batch #1 module. More recent batches, according to Bardwell and Cake, have higher gain. Now, how clear this (the increased gain of recent modules) is advertised by IRC, I don't know. As far as this specific comparison is concerned, my results are completely covered by my methodology either way.
I bought it recently. I put patch + omni or 2xomnis. I cant see difference. The only advantage of having patch + omni is when you fly long range. Then I see less breakups. Thanks for sharing. Cheers m8!
You're welcome! For me the usual combination of a good omni and a good patch works well. I have a specific spot that fits it well in the backpack without having to remove the antennas so I don't mind the size.
@@muteFPV Actually I am lazy so I think I will use 2 omnis because they fit my backpack ;)
fair enough :)
In a very reflective environment you should test having both right and left hand polarization on a rapidfire for getting images from multipathing. As the signal changes polarization when reflected you should get a good image regardless of path the signal takes.
I did not have the same antennas in LHCP but noted for the next tests, thank you for the input!
Mind is blown🤯😮
Are you talking about having a RHCP and a LHCP antenna on the same module so you get reception of whatever reflected signals come back?
@@Nick-xe2hu yeah. I wonder if it would work. Because maybe you don't have line of sight with with the transmitter, but a good reflection, then you would receive that reflection.
@@LordGryllwotth bro it works, see my comment from a month ago, " ibcrazy and Hugo truerc both confirm this works, I do it with my Laforge in concrete areas
I love rapid fire and I want to take full advantage of mine I’m glad your making videos about it
I am happy you found this useful :)
I just got the fatshark HDO and the rapid-fire module, if you had to go with the combo you were testing which one would it be? Ill be racing and freestyle and a little long distance. Thanks!
Nice! I am sure you will enjoy this new setup :) Unfortunately there is no combination that can be best in all scenarios. For example a 2x directional setup will be best for long range, 1x omni + 1x directional or 2x omnis will be good for freestyle depending on the location you fly and 2x omnis will most probably be best in a racing scenario. After all of my tests so far, I remain a proponent of 1x omni + 1x directional for good all-around performance. Head movements, antenna positioning, sitting vs standing, these start becoming more important than the exact combination of antennas you will use.
After watching this video I wonder,, is there any way to avoid buying RapidFIRE batch -1 by mistake ?
thanks a lot
If you are buying brand new (not used), batch 1 modules must be loooong gone.
Dude... I honestly didn't see difference enough for a vote! But I think that even without antennas it would work amazingly!
That stuff is pure black magic, dude... Devil's work! 😳
I like that!!! 😂
:P :P :P pixie dust and unicorns, right?
@@muteFPV Exactly!
Do you recommend using 3 triumph antennas? Two on rapid fire and one on the vtx?
Sure, it should work fine. Omnis like the AXII are convenient because of the small size (and the extra length helps get the antenna above your head)
Great! Super intro, good amount of preparation to do a good test, perfect flying (that was actually distracting me from judging the image quality :)
On my first tests I had a irc patch and spw, but if behind me I had terrible video, as if the module didn’t use the spw...
Hey! Happy to find you in my comments :) That is very strange, were you using a right angle SMA adapter for the spw? Maybe you've got a bad adapter? It has happened to me in the past.
@@muteFPV Thanks for the tip about the adptor - yes, I use one (45°) and I will try leaving it away and see if it's better than. Just sat to the computer to check out my footage of today. Flying with the rapidfire was super fun! greets, Mario
You're welcome, I hope this is the culprit! Looking forward to your video ;)
So glad I got my Rapidfire. It works great. Just one question: how can I check which batch I got?
The easiest way is to check if there is a small rubber cube between the antenna connectors. Batch 2 modules have that (although it is not stuck very well)
@@muteFPV Thanks for the info. Mine is batch 2 then. Cheers and thank you for your videos. Yours are the ones I can view without having to put my headphones on. :-)
:D give a listen to the tracks from time to time though, I try to find a great match for each video
I thought it was real hard to tell difference between one of each and the 2 xair, but either one of those options was better that the 2axii combo. I'd be interested to know where he was flying from, was all of his flight in front of him?
My thoughts exactly. Including the Xair (1 or 2) made the signal better than 2 axii, but I’d like to know if there was any time flying behind him.
@Rob @French as mentioned in the details in the description, all the flights were done in front of the antennas and more specifically never behind the XAirs. The modules (and the pilot) were on an elevated open area near one corner of the bando, you can watch the photos at the very beginning of the video :)
muteFPV, thanks for clearing that up for me, sorry I missed that in the description. I've never used a two patch combo before, but I'm going to give it a try
yo dude, love the intro. Batch 2 seemed consistently better regardless of antennas.
Thanks :) That is interesting to hear. Can you please check my previous video, in which I compare the two batches with the same antennas at the same time, and let me know if you feel the same way?
great video as always,
I think the second batch is clearly better
and the best footage is with 2 X-Air
My take on this is that both performed the same (using fully compatible gear ofcourse). 2x XAir was indeed best whenever the quad was inside the range of the antennas.
Hi mute, i think :
1°) 2X AXII vs AXII X-Air ----> better AXII X-Air
2°) AXII X-Air vs 2X AXII----> better AXII X-Air
3°) 2X X-Air vs 2XAXII ---> better 2X X-Air
4°) 2X AXII vs 2X X-Air ---> better 2X X-Air
5°) AXII X-Air vs 2X X-Air ---> better 2X X-Air
6°) 2X X-Air vs AXII X-Air ---> better 2X X-Air
good video, great job. 😉
Thank you :) I totally agree with your picks by the way ;)
Agree that 2X X-Air ruled over all, but in my opinion, the batch 2 rx is marginally better than batch 1, as I often saw a more pronounced difference with 2X X-air on the batch 2, and very little if any when it was on the batch 1 side.
I felt like you spent too much time on the near side of the building or even outside it on the near side where the could be no difference.
I wanted to see more instances where you pushed until one of the two gave up. There were only 4-5 moments like that in the whole video.
@daemn42 that is interesting, I would like to know if you see the same behavior in my previous video, where I compare batch 1 and batch 2 with the same antennas side by side. As for pushing the limits and going into places with significant breakup more often, you are right. Although in a normal flight you don't do it, for this comparison it would help notice the differences in performance. The test setup has 4 monitors and a DSLR sealed in a box and the only way to see what the monitors see is from the small display of my DSLR. Next time I will add an external monitor, which will help see what is going on throughout the test progress.
Yea, I agree too!
:) @Savior666
I think the two patch antennas performed best, followed by a patch and an Axii.
Yep, I totally agree.
Thank you for that video, Im really surprised that a two omni setup is as good as you video shows. I will definitely try running to stubby omnis. It would properly be good for most of the flies I take. And i will not have to take the antennas on and off every time I have to fly. Only when i know that I'm gonna need that extra sensitive from the patch.
Head and antenna positioning is equally important, if not more. Using a patch and looking at the ground for example (like many people do) defeats the purpose. If you opt for omnis I would suggest at least one to be long, to extend over your head.
@@muteFPV Yes that makes sense, I know for my self i have a difficult time pointing the patch in the right direction, when i put the googles on i forget all about following the kwad with the patch
Is it possible for two rapidfire module's, would it make a difference between two vs 1 RF modules? Just got fatshark hdo, has one with one patch and one antenna.
Do you mean something like a quad-versity setup, with two RF modules and 4 antennas?
@@muteFPV Yes that's correct.
Keep in mind that the second module bay on Fatshark goggles is not meant for any module. It is meant to be used, for example, with a split-type diversity module like the LaForge used to be. Even if it was possible to plug 2 Rapidfire modules on your HDOs, it is far more important to select the right (good quality) antennas, position yourself at a good spot and also pay attention to your posture (for example a lot of people spend a lot of money on the best gear and then fly while looking down to the ground, with the antennas facing the ground as well...)
@@muteFPV I probably dont have the best antennas on the RF, I notice myself looking at the ground, and I put my head back up straight afterwards. I started up 4 months ago or a bit longer still learning, upgraded my spektrum dx6e to tx16s, and my JJ Pro goggles to fat shark. Question on the other side dock doors on the fatshark is there anything I can put into it? I might just be picky cause it's an empty door lol
Put a sticker on it for now :) Focus on practicing, there is plenty of time for upgrades down the line :)
So long to JBs so called testing hopefully!! I mean this is direct, unbiased, and no long winded rants, or schooling!! Dont get me wrong, I used to live by what JB said and which he taught,, but as about I'd say, once he began Youtubing FullTime, he has lost the majority of what I can only describe as his Integrity,, atleast that's this man's opinion.. MuteFpv, luv Ur stuff man , keep it up,, and To all those Die Hard JB fans,, you know I am right. But whatevs, i didnt say there isnt a place for him here among us very few in the (Fpv Community etc,, just that he sells us now, rather than keeping 100...) JB,, if u read this, man I say only this bro, "Shit, Make that paper, and make as much as fast as you can,!!" I Sincerely hope nothing but the Best for you and your fam!! God Bless. , and Godspeed!
Thank you very much for your kind words, I am happy you like the way I do my tests :) Stick around, more coming soon(ish)!
From What I Saw It Looks Like One Of The Rapidfire Modules Had More Power/Gain Than The Other Rapidfire Module,, This Proves Not All Rapid fire Modules Are Made The Same, Some Have More Gain/Power Than Others, That Freekin Sucks !!! And If You Only Have 1 Module, You Will Never Know You Have A Slightly Defective Model, I Actually Have 2 Fat Shark HDO, And 2 Rapidfire Modules, And One Of My Modules DEFINITELY Runs HOTTER Than The Other. You Just Proved Here What Ive Been Thinking All Along, You Rock ! Freekin Sucks For Us Consumers Though 🤬
Please check my reply to your other comment, I don't want to repeat.
When you say "hotter" I assume that's bad or more powerful signal ?
That new Intro rocks, man! :D
I would go for 1x AXII and 1x X-Air.
Nice flying btw!
Thank you :) Credits for flying go to Kokobloko ;)
Killin it bro, exactly test I woulda done, but done a lhcp & rhcp together to catch bounces, ibcrazy and Hugo truerc both confirm this works, I do it with my Laforge in concrete areas
Thank you mate :) I don't have the same antennas in LHCP but have added it to my notes for the next tests. I will discuss this with Hugo as well.
@@muteFPV Sweet, if this works with rapidfire I might be persuaded to leave laforge. Let me know if you want to sell a rapidfire after all your tests.
We will know soon-ish exactly how it compares to the LaForge and OwlRC ;) The RapidFires will be put to personal use and further testing :)
@@muteFPV hey man any word from Hugo on the left w a right hand w rapidfire, I'm about to pull the trigger and say goodbye to laforge, wanna order good lhcp antennas
I haven't had the chance to deal with such comparison so I haven't even bothered Hugo with this matter yet :( I am sorry mate
Damn this Intro though!
Super clear video for 200mw!
You like it? ;)
Yep, the RF performs very well. More comparisons coming soon!
The differences weren't enough to make a material difference - but if you had done the test in a more realistic way with you in the center off the flight area, having an omni with the patch or two omni's would have been superior to dual patches. I have version 2 - and love it. I use a Pagoda II and the mini-Lumenier patch - and it works great for 360 degree coverage - and longer distances in the max radiation direction of the patch - as you would expect. I can use a 3, 5 or 7 turn helical in place of the patch as circumstances dictate.
Hindering a specific antenna combination does NOT make the test more realistic.
The flights were done in front of the antennas (more specifically never behind the crosshairs) on purpose. Otherwise it is like doing a long range flight using 2x omnis or using 2x patches when you know you will be flying equally in front and behind you.
In this comparison all the antenna combinations had their fair chance to show what they can deliver and that was the exact purpose of this video.
muteFPV - I don't disagree - so if you know you will only be flying in front of you within the radiation pattern of the patch(es), then of course it is a valid test.
2x X-air I think is better thank you for video maybe one day test clear view!!!!????
I wish I could get my hands on one. I am not planning on buying one though..
Great vid! Pretty much confirmed my suspicions! Very well done and very good flying!
Thanks mate! Credits for the flying go to KokoblokoFPV ;)
the ghosting looks like resampling to me.
awesome video, awesome channel, awesome intro... keep it up! thank you!
Thank you very much :) I assume that the ghosting is due to a frame rate difference between my DSLR and FPV monitors. Raw footage has it so nothing to do with post processing.
What mode are you running the rapid fire in, Rapid Fire 1, Rapid Fire 2, or Legacy? I started off using the Rapid Fire Mode 1 when I first got my module and had issues after about 1minute into the flight, the screen would split and begin rolling, inverting the image and all kinds of crazy crap that would continue for 5 to 10 seconds at times. I switched my Rapid Fire module to Legacy Mode and that weird rolling stoped. I have since upgraded the firmware but still am running legacy mode as I do not trust the rapid fire stitching mode 1 or 2
The RapidFIRE was running in Mode 1 in this comparison. What camera and VTx are you using? If you use gear that is compatible and with which others don't have these problems, I would suggest you contacted the vendor you bought it from. Using Legacy mode is unfortunately a waste of your money and you are losing a whole lot from what it can do.
@@muteFPV Thanks for the reply, I am using the Tramp and a Foxeer Arrow cam. I am not the only one with this issue, 3 of us have these modules and we all have experienced this unlocking after a minute or so of flight. I swithed to Rapid Fire 2 mode and have seen the issue since.
Is your RapidFIRE module from the first batch?
@@muteFPV I believe so, I bought it when they first came out. Just an FYI, I tried putting it back into RapidFire mode 1 last night to see if the firmware update fixed the problem and it happened again resulting in a nasty crash. I put it back to RapidFire 2 and all good.
Yep, it is more prone to incompatibilities compared to the next batches. You can either stick to mode 2, mod your module to "make it" a batch 2 or switch to compatible gear that people reported as working well.
2xair combo, but couldn't tell between batches. Could put the quad in conditions purposefully without such a great pilot :)
Thank you for the input - the two batches were compared in the previous video and are performing the same way, so it is just a matter of which antenna combination works better. Can you explain what you mean with the second part of your comment? Sorry, I couldn't understand :)
@@muteFPV k, well just thought although it was real world, seems time could have been put into really digging back in those spots that are troublesome more to really see the break-up. It's all good because it's cool seeing what it's like in an actual freestyle situation but for testing I was expecting you to get straight in deep and see how bad or good it was, like you got him in the stairway, behind walls, etc. so it served it's purpose as a test, just thought there wasn't as much time digging into those spots to really see the difference sometimes. All good though, I appreciate you sharing and I dig learning, It's my favorite part of this whole thing. ☮️
Ah ok, now I get it and you are right. Honestly it was hard to check what the video feed was like at any given moment because the FPV monitors and the DSLR were sealed in a box, in order to avoid reflections from sun light. I could see all 4 (2 active in this case) monitors on the screen of the DSLR but it is too small to see what is going on. Next time I will use an external monitor on my DSLR, which will make things much easier.
most of the time i use 2 omni antennas.
VAS ion + lumenier axii.
but if i fly far away or inside buildings i change the axii for spirotnet mini patch antenna. :)
Thank you for the input! Shouldn't the omni antennas be the same type/gain, for optimal results on the rapidfire?
if you use one omni antenna and one patch antenna the gain isnt the same, too ;)
the only reason why everyone is using two omni antennas is to cover the blind spot of the main antenna, thats what joshua said.
if i use two same omni antennas with same gain (for example 2 tbs triumph) then i see no diffrence, compared to my antenna combo.
this receiver is some kind of black magic.
@@muteFPV
@@omg133777 Yes, this is what I meant, same type and gain in case you use two of the same antennas, compared to using two of the same type but with different gain. I wasn't impressed with the performance of the 2x omnis to be honest.
you really should have flown behind the receiver when using two x-air that would have made an interesting difference
I copy to you my response to another, similar comment:
"Hindering a specific antenna combination does NOT make the test more realistic.
The flights were done in front of the antennas (more specifically never behind the crosshairs) on purpose. Otherwise it is like doing a long range flight using 2x omnis or using 2x patches when you know you will be flying equally in front and behind you.
In this comparison all the antenna combinations had their fair chance to show what they can deliver and that was the exact purpose of this video."
I love the style of your videos!
Thank you :)
hii, im a beginner what best setup ? 2x patch or 2x omni or 1 patch 1 omni ? thanks
1x omni and 1x patch is the better all-around combination. If you already have 2x omni antennas though, use them and don't get a patch.
@@muteFPV thanks you verymuch
how did you install rapidfire on a monitor?
I used the pins of the module to get the video-out signal that goes to the goggles and connected it to the analog input of the monitor. I had made a custom test rig made mostly of wood and plastic, with small PCB adapters with headers, where I plug the modules. You can see it in my first vrx module shootout :)
@@muteFPV thanks man !!!
Sick rippage!
KokoblokoFPV rips it good :)
@@muteFPV oh dang thought it was you ill give him a follow thanks man!
He definitely deserves it. He flies great and helps a ton in all the comparisons :)
Fly what ya got. They all are great!
:)
Batch 2 seemed to get full use out of twin patches, batch 1 didn't seem to get any benefit from twin patches
That is very interesting. Can you also check this video where I compared batch 1 and batch 2 using same antennas and let me know if you notice the same behavior? th-cam.com/video/kvezEKqFbOE/w-d-xo.html
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Hello! :)
Tests 1 & 2: 2x Omni vs 1x Each:
1x Each Wins.
Tests 3 & 4: 2x Omni vs 2x Patch:
2x Patch Wins.
Tests 5 & 6: 2x Patch vs 1x each:
I find this inconclusive, and I'll tell you why. I wasn't certain, so I watched them both again at 50% speed. They're remarkably indistinguishable.
My guess is this: unlike tests 1-4, when one of the two receivers is configured with 2x omni, in tests 5 & 6, both receivers have a patch antenna.
Both screens looking identical tells me the receiver configured with one of each is always drawing from the patch antenna, and not relying much on the omni. This would be the case if you're only flying in the direction of the antennae, and not flying around behind yourself very far, which is when the lower gain omni is going to kick in.
If that's the case, (only flying ahead of your position, and not far around behind it) then tests 5 & 6 might as well have been 2x patch vs 1x patch w/o diversity. (With exception to your 45 degree wider range due to angling the 2x patch)
This is a valid point and this is exactly why my takeaway is that, for most scenarios, Omni+Patch is the way to go, both for conventional modules and for the RapidFire. Long range may benefit more from 2x patch, Racing may benefit from 2x omni (I want to test this more extensively) but for everything else one of each is the way to go. At least for me.
Yep. Although, this has made me consider a couple of my hiking trail spots, where I can fly a quarter mile or more in two opposite directions lengthwise, but not very far crosswise. 2x patch facing in opposite directions might be better than 1x each, so I have comparable quality in both directions, versus higher quality one direction (from the patch) and lower quality in the opposite. (from the omni)
Great vid! Thanks for this contribution to the FPV community.
You're welcome :) More coming soon(ish)!
What's the best setup - module antenna and vtx - for long lange. thank you !!!
Your best bet would be 2x directional antennas, but there are many types you can choose from. Keep in mind that, as always, you have to keep the antennas facing your quad at all times.
Everything seemed about the same, hardly no noticeable difference. Probably needed much stiffer test, until one or two competitors lost good reception. Otherwise, who knows what's best?
This is not a competition, it is a comparison between various combinations of already very good antennas. So don't expect big differences. The point is not to compare them at unflyable conditions but to see which combination gives the cleanest video feed, at a common scenario like this one (bando freestyle with the pilot on one side of the structure).
@@muteFPV, which is my point, they were all the same, no difference. Plus, whose sticking that close to themselves when flying? Boring.
If you feel that there is nothing useful to take away from this video, do some better comparisons of your own and share them with the community.
My rapdfire displays a bunch of lines, wasted all that money on that, support said its a power supply issue, no warranty or help from them, I would stay away from it,
Hello! I have a few questions: Do the lines show up in all rapidfire modes? Even legacy? Do they show up when the quad is disarmed, on the ground? Which goggles are you using?
2 x-air
:)
😃
:)
Honestly, they all look the same.
Thanks for the input. I didn't expect any significant difference when the quad was in line of sight from the antennas, but there is definitely a difference when there are multiple obstacles in between
muteFPV ehhh not really. I'd say a slight difference at best
Do you feel that the 2x AXII setup performed equally well as the other two?
@@muteFPV I was honestly suprised how well the 2x axii setup did. Its possible that the rapidfire is so good, you would need to go deeper perhaps to see more benefits from the xhair. at this point I wouldnt run a crosshair. Which is good for me cuz those things are huge.
I was mainly interested to see how 2x omni antennas compare to the standard omni+directional setup, since many people prefer to run 2x omnis on the rapidfire. And in this comparison it is interesting to see that, in my eyes at least, the 2x omnis perform worse.
hi, how do i tell if it is right or left hand as i have one given to me and the manual im sure said they have to be the same but looks like the box says both or either SN/sn5g8rhlzr13 Thank you anyone :) yes I'm new to the hobby ox
What antenna is it? This serial looks to be for a long range spironet set
@@muteFPV 58GhzSpiroPatch-LZR-13 Patch-immersion rc-SN5G8RHLZR13 i will be using 4in1 and a Happymodel ExpressLRS module in a RadioMaster TX16S ,any good or no .it was free so :) thank you for the help , still learning thanx again
It should be a right-hand polarized antenna