guybrush Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) I opened up my ZTE MF591 to see if I could plug in an external antenna. Does this look like a MMCX connector? Edited July 21, 2013 by guybrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no42 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Looks like a U.FL - these tend to be common on 3g modems and USB WiFi dongles, you may need http://www.ebay.com/itm/U-fl-IPX-to-RP-SMA-male-pigtail-cable-for-wifi-network-/280482575515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vector Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 that is definitly not a hirose u.fl connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry99705 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Looks like a U.FL - these tend to be common on 3g modems and USB WiFi dongles, you may need http://www.ebay.com/itm/U-fl-IPX-to-RP-SMA-male-pigtail-cable-for-wifi-network-/280482575515 No, it's not. U.FL has a pin in the center. These are usually used as test connectors at the factory. You'll see them inside mobile phones as well. They're not made for a permanent connection, just something for the robot(or underpaid asian kid) to connect to, while testing rf output. http://www.hirose.co.jp/cataloge_hp/e35801678.pdf Edited July 22, 2013 by barry99705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 thanks for the pdf barry. It'd be nice to solder on a permanent connector for use with an external antenna. Perhaps my best bet is to buy a 3g/4g USB card that supports external antennas out of the box. According to the PDF: "This product is intended to be used for circuit inspection only. Consult factory if any other application is considered." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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