Boost a Weak 3G Modem Signal, With a Saucepan (Slashdot)

modeca writes “Using only commonly available kitchen equipment that guy demonstrates the amazing powers of an ordinary metal pan to boost the 3G reception of his USB modem. It really seems to work, check the right

hand side of the graph in the video.” It’s not that crazy: cheap antenna boosting (for USB WiFi dongles, Bluetooth, and more) has been elevated to a fine art in New Zealand. Read more …