I have a little problem with one of my LightwaveRF bulbs. Usually it switches on ok, but does not receive the off signal from my Rfxcom, but it works if i use the lighwaverf remote near it. So i think i need to somehow extend the rfxcoms range. I have the usb version, and moving it closer is not an option. As i am just about to upgrade the antenna on my Veralite (still wating for the external antenna), i wonder if anybody has upgraded the antenna of the rfxcom, or has any thought on how to do it, and what to buy
For lightwaverf there is a signal booster.
http://www.vesternet.com/lightwaverf-signal-booster
I haven’t tried it with rfxcom
I have got the signal booster, but it did not help unfortunately. Not sure what the issue is, thats why i wanted to upgrade the rfxcom
I think i have found something suitable, but does anybody know which connector i need ? I have the choice of SMA Plug connector (Default )/SMB/SMC/BNC/FME/TNC/MCX /MMCX ?
I don’t know the connector type.
However, I read somewhere that disabling unused protocols actually improves sensitivity for LWRf. For example, I have disabled Oregon Scientific because it slightly affects LWRF. There are other protocols that have more significant effect. Somewhere on the net is a table showing potential compatibility conflicts. Setting this might improve your range or reliability for LWRF. Hope that helps.
thanks, will give that a try although i would like to keep the Oregon enabled as i am using it, i have everything i do not use diabled
Protocol enabling/disabling works only for receive mode. It does not have influence transmit.
Some general RF information:
To increase the receiving/transmit range you can connect for example a 190073 Conrad 433MHz ground plane.
This adapter can be used for SMA- to BNC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BNC-female-SMA-male-plug-coax-connector-adapter-/180454327185?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a03ea8391
The location of the sensor and the RFXCOM is also important if the RF signal has to pass through walls. See chapter 2.5 in the RFXtrx User Guide http://www.rfxcom.com/documents/RFXtrx%20User%20Guide.pdf
It is expected that RF interference is happening if Oregon sensor signals disappear for several hours. RF interference will occur if Oregon sensors of the same type are configured to the same channel.
If sensors disappear for a longer period the source can be another transmitter that is transmitting continuously or with short intervals. If X10 MS13 sensors are in use check the battery in this sensor because when the battery becomes almost empty the MS13 starts transmitting a weak continuous RF signal but just enough to disturb the sensitive RFXCOM receiving.
I have disabled the Oregon protocol, but didnt help (probably as it is for receiving only as you have mentioned), so going to upgrade the antenna. If anybody is looking at doing the same, its a SMA connector, i found the answer. So lets see if that improves communication…
Did upgrading the antenna to the Conrad improve things? I’m trying to use a lightwave remote to trigger a scene, but getting it to work every time you need to be almost next to the rfxtrx :-
Cheers
J
Upgrading the firmware to v66 improved things 
I have not upgraded the antenna yet, still not sure what to use, as space is a little limited as it sits close to the ceiling, so might have to run a cable to the antenna which i know is not good. I think mine is running V 62 firmware so might update see if that makes a difference