9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.

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9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.

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Hi,
I am solder the 9x (tx) FlySky 2.4 module antenna connection (Model FS-TM002).
I want to confirm that I have the antenna soldered properly.
When there is no antenna soldered to the module how can I tell that these two connections are not soldered together.
I tried ohms readings and it reports a complete short between them.
Antenna pads, the two connections.
Antenna pads, the two connections.
Is there a way or what should I be looking for to verify a proper solder connection using the multimeter ? :?:

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No. You should not use a multimeter there at all as it can damage the module.
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Can I or how should I check for this ?

I am soldering a IPX U.fl PCB Mount Socket connector to a FlySky 2.4 GHz module
and I want to check that I have proper continuity connection with my soldering.
Is there a way to check that the solder connections have not shorted together ? :?:

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Here are photos showing my soldering:
FlySky Module with IPX U.fl PCB Mount Socket connector soldered to it.
FlySky Module with IPX U.fl PCB Mount Socket connector soldered to it.
FlySky 2.4 GHz. Module<br />Model: FS-TM002.
FlySky 2.4 GHz. Module
Model: FS-TM002.
My understanding is with transmitters, it is not proper to power them up without an antenna connected to them,
this is because it could damage the transmitter.
Is there a way to check that the solder connections have not shorted together before powering up the transmitter module ? :?:

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No, on the flysky modules, the antenna looks like a short to the multimeter..
The best is to use a magnifying glass and check your soldering. You can also take a good resolution picture of your soldering and check it on the computer..

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When done that way you basically can't. Hope for the best and do a good range test... which is a pain on the lousy FS modules that don't have a range test feature.
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Because I have several 9x modules to play with and I have the RF Explorer 6G Combo Spectrum Analyzer, I am going to
try the 9x module with no antenna and power it up to take base line readings with the Spectrum Analyzer.
Then I will re-solder the IPX U.FL connector to this 9x module and then with the Spectrum Analyzer take new
reading with its 2.4 antenna installed.
Also I will take Spectrum Analyzer readings with a different 9x module so to compare readings
between both 9x modules with there antennas installed.
Spectrum Analyzer readings of 9x Module with NO Antenna.
Spectrum Analyzer readings of 9x Module with NO Antenna.
Re-soldered IPX U.FL Connector to 9x module.
Re-soldered IPX U.FL Connector to 9x module.
Add Antenna to 9x module.
Add Antenna to 9x module.
9x module with new Antenna installed.
9x module with new Antenna installed.
Spectrum Analyzer readings of 9x Module with 2.4 Antenna.
Spectrum Analyzer readings of 9x Module with 2.4 Antenna.
Spectrum Analyzer readings of a different 9x Module with 2.4 GHz Antenna.
Spectrum Analyzer readings of a different 9x Module with 2.4 GHz Antenna.
The results show it is working properly! :D

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