Better Reception for PSP-290

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Originally Posted by atari800

I seen your thread on your usb cable you made -nice work!!!

I will go with your noise issue based on those credentials :thumbup: versus my USB sync/speed theory. I have nothing to back my claim uo.

Now I havent had any issue with powerlines or bridges interfering with me. I was stuck in traffic under a bridge for a long time. I do have access to powerlines but I hadnt walked around the towers or near the little station for any period of time - so I could be wrong there, but a parallel stroll under them didnt cause an issue.

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Thanks for the compliment on the cable. It's not soldered or anything but I made sure the connections were nice and tight. I could be wrong about the power lines as I was only under them for a brief moment. They were heavy duty lines that feed an industrial park next to Miami International Airport. Maybe it was them or maybe it was just a fluke. I'll check again later today as I have to go pick up some more stuff near there.

Deniska: That's great to read. I look forward to your more detailed findings as I'm sure you know this stuff better than I do. I usually get at least 10 Satellites in view with the cable. Also, with the cable I've started getting SNR values over 40. Today is pretty overcast weather around Miami so It'll be nice to see how it works today although I'm sure it will work great again as I have already tried it under worse weather. The true test will be when we get our next heavy storm with lots of lightning. For once, I'm looking forward to bad weather.

Has anyone experimented with EMI shielding? Could try this on the back of the PSP http://cgi.ebay.com/58mmX25M-Roll-Al...QQcmdZViewItem

If it doesn't work for that you can wrap it around your head so the government can't read your thoughts.

I went down to the same site today and sat under those power lines a bit and did not have the same signal issue. I had full reception under the lines so perhaps yesterday was a fluke. Either way, the results with the cable continue to be impressive.
It would be nice if we could get someone to manufacture the extension cables for the PSP-290 at a reasonable price. I think that many people would/could benefit from the extra space between the receiver and the PSP. I tend to get good reception even without the cable but I know others are not as lucky. Also, I have yet to test Map This! in downtown Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. I will as soon as I get the time to do so.
I'm going to try to attach a good quality suction cup to my cable. Then I need to get one of those good quality car stands for my PSP.