Re: [RV_COM...] Device / Antenna for cell / internet access via cell
wg4t50 wrote:
> I keep my Foretravel in my garage 40 X 60 commercial metal building,
> when the doors (Metal) are closed, I have no cell useage and very slow
> internet access via the same cell (Verizon) system. Just wonder if
> anyone has an idea for a workable antenna or reeater or ???
>
A Wilson antenna will solve your problem. Just hook it to you cell phone
and attach the antenna to the outside of the building. Works for many in
fringe areas.
About $40 or $50 bucks.
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Hershey
“Someday” finally got here
My wife does all the driving…….I just hold the steering wheel
I keep my Foretravel in my garage 40 X 60 commercial metal building, when the doors (Metal) are closed, I have no cell useage and very slow internet access via...
... A Wilson antenna will solve your problem. Just hook it to you cell phone and attach the antenna to the outside of the building. Works for many in fringe...
Hershey, Thanks for the tip, How does it connect as my Motorola does not have a visable antenna, what would you suggest ? Thanks Dave M in Va ... building, ......
... I use ours with our Motorola, (course there are lots of different styles of Motorola's.) thru a small one foot long very thin cable which connects to the...
You can go to the Wilson web site (www.wilsonelectronics.com) and look at adapters. If there is one for your phone then there is a port somewhere - you just...
All good suggestions. If you really get stuck, contact http://www.3gstore.com. They are very knowledgable. I have no connection with them, just satisfied...
Doug, Thanks for the tip, I just ordered the repeater setup from Alex at http://www.3gstore.com as you suggested. For under $600.00 I think it will solve my...
After you have used the repeater for a while, how about posting your results. That will help close the loop and perhaps others would like to know how it...
Doug, I have it up, dual band, outside omni ant, above the metal garage roof, through a feed through into the repeater unit, they sent a 2 ft cable to connect...
Update, Received the 20 ft cable, installed, still two red lights. Called the 3G outfit, they got Wilson tech on the line, after many tests, Wilson determined...
Update !! IT WORKS OK, the new dual SOHO from Wilson did solve the problem and it works great. The Motorola Cell fone has full bars also the Verizon ...
FWIW, After over 2 weeks, this Wilson setup still works perfect, Many thanks to the 3G boys www.3gstore.com Smile Dave M in Vz ... works ... repeater ... ...
Might consider using two 10' cables vs. on 2'/20' with the hardware in the middle as otherwise you'll have a disproportionate 'one leg path loss' ... From:...
For sure, actually, never thought of it in that manor. FOr my setup, my cell fone shouuld be within 30 ft of the indoor antenna. hope the db losses are not...
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