 |
03-21-2011, 04:30 AM
|
#1
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Galena
Posts: 989
M.O.C. #7380
|
Verizon Air Card & Wilson Antenna
I have had the Verizon Air Card for about 3 years now. Recently Jan 2011 added a Wilson Antenna. Works great. Much improvement on signal. Since I have added the antenna have had to replace the air card x 3. That is 1 q month. Luckly I have the insurance option. Does anyone else seem to be having this issue? My first card lasted 2 years. Verizon has replaced it each time but eventually I question for how long? It just stops working.... I now have a spare so I can still have internet while they are sending me another. That is pretty bad.
|
|
|
|
03-21-2011, 05:11 AM
|
#2
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
|
Bill and Cindy,
Are you using an amplifier with the antenna or just the antenna.
When it fails can you recover by wiggling the antenna connection into the card?
I only use the external antenna when in the RV and have weak signal. I use a cell repeater at the house.
I say keep using it and glad you have the insurance.
|
|
|
|
|
03-21-2011, 06:58 AM
|
#3
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,356
M.O.C. #4831
|
I am going on four years with the same Verizon aircard, Wilson antenna, and Wilson amplifier. The amplifier crapped out last year but Wilson repaired it. The air card (UM150) is still working.
It sounds like something is "frying" (over voltage?) the electronics. Have you changed computers or USB ports?
__________________
Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
|
|
|
|
|
03-21-2011, 03:38 PM
|
#4
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Galena
Posts: 989
M.O.C. #7380
|
I just have the Antenna, no amp. and have not changed anything except the Antenna. I agree John as long as they replace them but seems something is breaking them at this point. I know my daughter replaced her cell phone to many times and now they will not give her the service contract anymore. I guess I am good for a year.
|
|
|
|
|
03-21-2011, 05:24 PM
|
#5
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
|
Bill and Cindy,
The only thing I can think of is static electricity. I suggest you ground your outside antenna. As I have stated I have the repeater. One night when it was snowing hard I heard the inside antenna clicking. I disconnected the coax to it. I found there was an arch every time I brought the coax close to the antenna. No I do not have it grounded on the tower at this time but am going to do that.
RF and mother nature do funny things.
Good luck.
|
|
|
|
|
04-23-2011, 03:10 PM
|
#6
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
|
Same as Carl. Four years, same verizon aircard, wilson amplifier, wilson antenna. Plus the same router.
|
|
|
|
|
04-23-2011, 04:11 PM
|
#7
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
|
Same as Carl and Steve, no problems in 4 years.....My Wilson antenna is connected to top of ladder......I do have the 595 aircard.
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disclaimer:
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:59 AM.
