Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In reflecting on 2021 and the crazy start to the 2020's we felt it was an opportunity to reflect a bit. The topics covered are nothing new, and the same conversation can probably be held over-and-over again. Although the way it's presented the contents is not overly formal, the content is still true and often quite amusing to discuss. Here's our Top 5 antenna related experiences of the last 24 months.
First does my antenna need a power supply - no, previously the simple answer was NO, it does not. But things have gotten more complicated and there are new solutions out there that do. For example the Poynting https://poynting.tech/antennas/epnt-2/ .
Second: Can I use a splitter to create MIMO - no, you cannot. It does not work that way. A splitter just splits signal and you get a much worse outcome. Using a splitter-cable, where you jam two cables into one connector is an even worse idea. It may break your MIMO.
Three: Can I reuse old coaxial for 4G/5G - also not a good idea. Especially if it is an old RG6, you definitely need a 50 ohm cable for any 4G/5G applications (so thats LMR195/240/400). Also if you don't exactly know how the cable has been used, it may be a problem. It may have moisture damage/corrosion, or it may have kinks in it, that ruin the cable.
Four: Does 5G cause Covid-19 - No, it absolutely does not.
Five: Any old aerial will be just fine - sadly, no. It may be ok in a city with strong signal, but as soon as you go to a low signal area, you will have failures. You will not be able to connect.
In reflecting on 2021 and the crazy start to the 2020's we felt it was an opportunity to reflect a bit. The topics covered are nothing new, and the same conversation can probably be held over-and-over again. Although the way it's presented the contents is not overly formal, the content is still true and often quite amusing to discuss. Here's our Top 5 antenna related experiences of the last 24 months.
First does my antenna need a power supply - no, previously the simple answer was NO, it does not. But things have gotten more complicated and there are new solutions out there that do. For example the Poynting https://poynting.tech/antennas/epnt-2/ .
Second: Can I use a splitter to create MIMO - no, you cannot. It does not work that way. A splitter just splits signal and you get a much worse outcome. Using a splitter-cable, where you jam two cables into one connector is an even worse idea. It may break your MIMO.
Three: Can I reuse old coaxial for 4G/5G - also not a good idea. Especially if it is an old RG6, you definitely need a 50 ohm cable for any 4G/5G applications (so thats LMR195/240/400). Also if you don't exactly know how the cable has been used, it may be a problem. It may have moisture damage/corrosion, or it may have kinks in it, that ruin the cable.
Four: Does 5G cause Covid-19 - No, it absolutely does not.
Five: Any old aerial will be just fine - sadly, no. It may be ok in a city with strong signal, but as soon as you go to a low signal area, you will have failures. You will not be able to connect.
