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I recently purchased this wireless camera, and I'm trying to figure how to boost its signal. I thought about making the antenna on the receiver longer and/or increasing the voltage running through the camera (would that fry the camera?). How much could I increase the voltage and keep it safe? Would increasing the length of the antenna on the camera help?

Any help is appreciated. I have soldering and basic EE experience so I'm ready to modify if necessary.

Thanks!

PS What type of wire and connection (e.g. soldering, clips, etc.) do I need to create an antenna?

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Consumer support is off topic, sorry. However a higher voltage will not help(unless they somehow used a chipset that can use that, I would bet it is regulated before the chipset for RF amp). An antenna with a higher gain will give you better range but you are probably better off purchasing one. – Kortuk♦ Jun 17 '12 at 20:18
I actually like this question. Maybe go and support "Hacking" in Area51: area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/40927/hacking Oh, and buy a directional antenna; I have this one and it does as you seek goo.gl/qdr70 – Chris K Jun 17 '12 at 20:49
@ChrisK, sounds like a good idea. The issue here is the best answer is something that does not approach design. Hacking is a great place to offload most of our consumer electronics questions. – Kortuk♦ Jun 17 '12 at 22:10
I still think it's valid. I was intending to take it apart and modify the contents, which could include an amplifier. That's a bit different than just buying new parts. Also, longer antenna on receiver: does that help? or just waste of wire? – Jason Jun 17 '12 at 22:24
Just lengthening the antenna won't work, it will reduce the range. – Leon Heller Jun 18 '12 at 1:59
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closed as off topic by Kortuk♦ Jun 17 '12 at 20:17

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