Is the newly-available 32 channel equipment the way to go on 5.8G? My thinking is that it offers the greatest flexibility to mix and match video transmitters with receivers, but is it an unnecessary complication? On a related question on transmitters, if I want to monitor the view from my GoPro 3 on a Phantom in fairly close-up locations, line of sight, and maximum 50 metres, how best to avoid multi-pathing? What's the general opinion on whether a diversity receiver is the best solution?
I think it's the way to go. I already have transmitters on different sets of channels so it would be use. I've been thinking of getting one of these: http://www.foxtechfpv.com/32ch-58g-diversity-receiver-7-d700s-monitor-p-1131.html - I already have the 8 channel version, which works pretty well.
Thanks Jonathan, I don't want to accumulate more receivers if one will do! Any input on the question of avoiding multi-pathing, I know you have many video close-ups of churches etc
It's always better to have two antennas over one, preferably different types so the signal shape is different. If you're just flying around a church, so long as you don't lose line of site, you won't really have any problems with a single cloverleaf antenna on a screen or goggles though.
If I were to use a video transmitter with a 5 volt output, and get the special cable for the GoPro 3, does this mean that the camera will be able to record to its micro SD card without the battery in the camera? Any caveats?
I'm using a cable that plugs in the back of the gorpo, the long Apple style socket, that I bought from rangevideo. I love it, never need to worry about the battery running out ever again. I haven't tried removing the battery, I just leave it in. I usually unplug it then use a USB cable to download my videos or images onto a laptop right away to view at the field or wherever, so I need the battery in anyway.