I have a Pi model B feeding FR24, FlightAware and 360Radar. It is currently using a simple (delicate) collinear antenna (sections of coax taped to a window) and averages a range of a little over 100NM.
Yesterday I replaced the Pi B with a Pi Zero (same software image) and although the feeds are still running, the range has halved. Before I go fiddling with the wiring, could this just be explained by the use of the lower power Pi, or is it more likely that I have compromised my aerial/connection during the swap?
I obviously could just put the Pi B back and monitor the effect, but the reason for the swap is that I lent it to my son so don't have it to hand, hence the question.
Yesterday I replaced the Pi B with a Pi Zero (same software image) and although the feeds are still running, the range has halved. Before I go fiddling with the wiring, could this just be explained by the use of the lower power Pi, or is it more likely that I have compromised my aerial/connection during the swap?
I obviously could just put the Pi B back and monitor the effect, but the reason for the swap is that I lent it to my son so don't have it to hand, hence the question.
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