Thanks Matthew,

How about lightning protectors?  If I use those, N-type is least expensive and
big to connect a metal strap to the pole to the ground...

Who's running their sensor field in the way of lightning?

John Griessen

Matthew J Whelan wrote:
>   I have used both omnidirectional 3dBi and directional patch 8dBi
> external antennas from Hyperlink Technologies on the Tmote Sky
> platform.  
.
 moving the capacitor on the board to switch
> from the onboard antenna to the external is easy as well
.
 We had significantly improved transmission distance
> using the external antennas, 
.
 if
> your signal is very strong, you can reduce your transmission/reception
> power, which saves the battery,
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