Wireless Joint

...However, I am still searching for a way to connect an antenna directly to the TM-RTL0102. You can do external antennas on the RTL0102 without having to solder pigtails. https://imgur.com/5Zy2QP8 concept: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3570978212981566&set=p.3570978212981566&type...

Didneywhorl wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:04 am The new 5G tmobile home router is basically confirmed to use U.FL/IPEX1 connectors inside.
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I'm guessing these then for the 5G?

https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/cables/pigtail- ... ail-cable/

the pad layout looks identical to a normal MHF4 on that SW23, so I think you probably could put one down on the trace

I believe they cut or made SMA pigtails and removed the connectors, just soldered directly to the PCB.

The diversity connectors appear to use regular MHF4 or some U.FL (not sure which or what kinds actually)...

(this is SW23 ones)

One question I have is regarding the current internal antennas.. main 1 and div 1 have what look like SMD resistors (2394 or 2.39MΩ) and several zero ohm (0Ω)... or could that 2394 be a capacitor? my gut says resistors... if so, i could make my own pigtail and use a contact plate sandwiched between ...

I would love to get a heads-up if those MHF-SW23 connectors are ever acquired...

comming here from Reddit and the FB group for TMobile Home ISP...

oh ya HI!