In today's fast-paced world, a reliable internet connection is a necessity, especially for those on the move. The Netgear Nighthawk modems have gained popularity for their impressive performance; however, like all technologies, they too have their limitations. In this...
Exploring the Wonders of Coaxial Cables and Wireless Connectivity – RFShop Blog
High Quality Coaxial Cable
If you’re in the market for a coaxial cable, you’ve probably noticed that there are many different options available. While it might be tempting to choose the most affordable option, investing in a high-quality coaxial cable is well worth the additional cost. What...
Update from Teltonika: Connectivity for Mobile Agricultural Machines
HIGHLIGHTS ✔ Agrifac is a Dutch manufacturer of innovative crop sprayers, spearheading smart and sustainable agriculture solutions based on the ‘4Es for growers’ concept. ✔ Capestone is a distributor of mobile Internet solutions, IoT networks, and critical...
Is Starlink Internet the Fastest?
https://youtu.be/m-y8jb81y_g In this video we explain, where Starlink is irreplacable and where it may be overkill. We compare the dataspeeds of the Starlink and 5G modems in cities. 5G can give us 463 MB/s download speeds. Should you use Starlink because it is...
Internet While Travelling Around Australia
Our team recently visited the Melbourne Caravan & Camping Supershow and we decided to summarise all your main questions about caravan internet here. How do I get Internet in my Caravan? There are many options. If you are mainly staying in cities and don't venture...
Great Internet Connection for Working from Home 2023
Use 4G instead of NBN We are all happy to take advantage of flexible work arrangements, with many organisations allowing staff to work from home. As these numbers continue to grow, the need for access to fast and reliable internet has grown alongside it. Home internet...
5G Update July 2022
There are different 5G modems currently on the market. We go over the obvious ones which are the network operator (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) provided solutions.
Best Antenna for Mountains and Rural Living
Why do I prefer an LPDA for mountains? We have flat panel antennas, you have LPDAs, and you have Yagi antennas. Those are the main ones that I can think of. I mostly prefer LPDA. The reason for that is the LPDA has a consistent gain across...
What is the difference between the Teltonika and NightHawk 4G Modems?
Nighthawk M6 vs Teltonika RUT In this video I just want to do a quick summary between a Teltonika type router and a Nighthawk M2, 5 or 6 modem. Focusing on the type of product and the type of technology that they could support....
Poynting Cash Back
So, you’re using a Poynting antenna! Take a good look at it. Does it make your life better? If so, take a photo, write a couple of sentences and upload these to our portal. Share it on your social media (you influencer you!) and remember to link to our website or to...
4G modem and a Cel-Fi Go signal booster at the same time?
Can I boost cellular and data connection at the same time? Can I use a 4G modem and a Cel-Fi Go signal booster at the same time? Yes, it is, it's not as simple as just using one or the other, there's a significant performance difference...
DIY Antenna Upgrades
In this video we discuss the background and illustrate how you can convert your stock Helium Antenna to an awesome 9dBi Helium Yagi Antenna for testing and experiments for free and earn more crypto in doing so. All you need...
Cel-Fi Go or 4G Modem – how to choose?
https://youtu.be/jjMtM8geGWc Cel-Fi Go or 4G Modem - how to choose? In this video, I explain the difference between the Cel-Fi Go (the only signal booster approved for use in Australia) and most common 4G modems. A Cel-Fi is great for boosting voice calls. Meaning it...
Caravan Internet – how to get a 4G connection?
https://youtu.be/G2qlVLivUrA Caravan internet - get a strong connection with a 4G modem and directional antenna. This caravan internet video is for all the digital nomads out there. Go from no mobile signal at all to a strong RV 4G internet connection by just using an...
RSSI and SNR Study Spreadsheet
https://rfshop.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Copy-of-RSSI-and-SNR-Study-Spreadsheet.xlsxRSSI and SNR Study Spreadsheet
How do you know your TS9 is completely connected?
TS9? Many of the most common modems used in Australia today have the TS9 connectors. Modems such as the Netgear Nighthawk M1, Nighthawk M2, Nighthawk M4, Huawei B818, and the Optus ZTE. It is important to be careful when connecting...
HNTenna – The New Helium Antenna by MP Antennas
HNTenna introduction and specs by David from RFShop Australia
What is the difference between Poynting MIMO-3-12, 3-15 and 3-17 antennas?
The new Poynting MIMO-3 series antennas - we have been getting a lot of questions about what are the differences between them. We give a short overview of the features of these 4G aerials to make it easier for you to choose which...
Top 5 Antenna Myths 2021
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...
How to choose an antenna for my Helium Miner
How to choose an antenna for my Helium Miner? The main thing is to avoid bad quality antennas and cables.
How to Improve my Home Office NightHawk Connection?
How to Improve my Home Office NightHawk Connection? The simple answer is use an external 4G antenna
How to Improve my Caravan NightHawk Connection?
How to Improve my Caravan NightHawk Connection? An external antenna will be able to give you a better connection.
Unboxing the wideband directional antenna
We keep talking about the 4G directional antenna, and have demonstrated the great performance one can expect from this antenna. In this video we run through the contents of this great antenna, and highlight the...
How an external antenna can improve a decent 4G internet connection
This is the next video in a series looking at how you can improve your 4G connection using external antennas. In this video, David attempts to improve his 4G internet connection using the Poynting 4G LPDA antenna. Watch the...
Measuring antenna radiation patterns to understand your 4G antenna or WiFi antenna better
In this video we demonstrate the test setup used to generate antenna radiation patterns. The anechoic (i.e. no reflection) chamber eliminates reflections from the outside world, and you can clearly see how this antenna...