Increasing the Range of a Wireless BBQ Thermometer (rev 2)

Step 9 Attach antenna tube

While one could argue that the antenna tube isn't necessary, I really think it is after going through one revision of this project without it. 

Without the tube the wire is VERY easy to bend excessively.  This weakens the solder joint and adds stress to the PCB which currently has no real strain relief.  The tube also makes the project look very professional, as if you bought it this way!.

Stop! Don't continue with this step until you have confirmed that the thermometer is working (as noted in step 8).  It will save you a ton of aggravation if you have to disassemble the unit again.

Final Assembly Steps:

1. First make sure the antenna wire is as straight as possible.  Gently bend to adjust if necessary.
2. Remove antenna tube from package.  You won't need the very small rubber piece that is used to secure small wire antennas with RC cars.  You should have just the tube and cap.
3. Cut the tube down to 7" in length
4.  Apply super glue to the antenna hole and last 1/4" of antenna tube as shown in the two photos below.
5. With the glue side down, slide antenna tube down antenna.  Push into hole. It should go in about 1/4". 
6. Apply small amount of super glue to outside top of antenna.  Also apply a small drop to the inside of the antenna tube cap.
7. Slide on the tube cap. 
8. Allow glue sufficient time to dry and you're done! (see next step for results)