Extend range on a RF remote control

[privas]

I'm trying to increase the range on my remote control. Right it transmits with 1/8 watt. I've heard that the maximum watts allowed on a remote control is 1 watt. so what do I need to modify on my remote control to get 1 watt out of it.

here is a link to the type of remote control that I'm using. http://www.linearcorp.com/product.asp?product=DNT00052A



Please tell me what to do as though I was 5 years old.

 

[ante1]

I don’t know anything about your specific remote but the first (and easiest) thing you could try is to improve the antenna.

 

[privas]

There is no antenna coming out of the remote. You can get a good picture of the remote control that I"m using if you follow the link that I posted. Would adding a frequency amplifier be an option and if so, how would I add it to the remote?

 

[ante1]

Yes that’s my point; improving the antenna by fitting one!
Adding an amplifier would of course help but it will also complicate the circuit and consume more energy from the battery.
An example: if I attach a only a short piece of wire to the output socket of my RF signal generator the signal can be picked up around the block instead of just on the top of my workbench!

 

[privas]

What type of Antenna should I connect? How about a high gain, omnidirectional antenna made for wifi applications or should I add a regular car antenna?

 

[privas]

Is there something I can add to the remote to amplify the signal and also hardwire it to the car battery?

 

[privas]

picture of remote's inner workings

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[ante1]

Do you have a circuit diagram of this remote?

 

[privas]

company won't give me one

 

[ante1]

Too bad!