# How can I add an external antenna to a module with a whip antenna?

**URL:** <https://forums.digi.com/t/how-can-i-add-an-external-antenna-to-a-module-with-a-whip-antenna/20370>\
**Category:** Other RF Products\
**Tags:** antenna, xbee-pro\
**Created:** [March 25, 2019, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-can-i-add-an-external-antenna-to-a-module-with-a-whip-antenna/20370 "2019-03-25T08:35:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![Diapsid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/45deac/32.png) [@Diapsid](https://forums.digi.com/u/Diapsid)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-can-i-add-an-external-antenna-to-a-module-with-a-whip-antenna/20370/1 "2019-03-25T08:35:44Z")

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I have an XBEE Pro ZB 2SC module with a whip antenna. Is it possible to connect an external antenna to the pads on the module? It looks like I should be able to solder an SMA jack to the board, but I’ve seen people say it’s not doable.Is there a way to remove the whip antenna and connect my external antenna instead via soldering the coax cable to the board?

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**Author:** ![DigiFan23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DigiFan23](https://forums.digi.com/u/DigiFan23)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2019, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-can-i-add-an-external-antenna-to-a-module-with-a-whip-antenna/20370/2 "2019-03-29T10:04:24Z")

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I would not recommend doing so. It is possible that doing so will decrease your range and lead to poor performance. The boards are designed in such a way to maximize range for that antenna. There are other XBee variants with different antennas too.