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12-25-2012, 10:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Cell signal booster info???
Our phones don't get out here, (AT&T Go Phones) but the Walmart 'burner' does.
I am interested in a low cost amplifier for them, do they work?
How about this one?
http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phone-and-smart/signalboost-mobile-professional-amplifier/4505-6448_7-33323124.html
Thanks for the help.
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12-25-2012, 11:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Ozz,
Without knowing the type of usage (frequency and modulation type) the Walmart phone use the question can not be answered.
I would call the 3G Store and get their technical input on what will work and why.
There are a lot of unknowns as to why your phone is not working well.
Cell signals are line of sight (i.e. what is blocking the signal)
Where are the compatible cell phone towers
solutions depend on the answers to the above questions.
Note: I have no connection with 3G Store other than a satisfied customer.
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12-25-2012, 11:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Thanks John. I am satisfied with the Walmart phone, I keep it when we have a 'dead area' the darn thing always gets out.
I will keep the AT&T phones, like them except for not getting out here, I won't sign another contract, so that limits my choices.
Edit; Had to look up what a 3g store was..
Thanks John, I will contact them tomorrow.
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12-25-2012, 12:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Ozz,
I suggest you contact AT&T with your lack of signal. I have gotten deductions from my phone bill for lack of service. I do it to document where they are weak and hopefully enough hits they will consider a tower for that area.
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12-25-2012, 03:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Ozz save your money. I have not found one that works. Like John stated the signal is pretty much line of sight. Even when the signal is marginal I have not found that they work.
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Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
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12-26-2012, 02:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Folks, Dennis should know, he is in that field, his company provided the radio equipment for the greater K.C. Mo. Police and Fire department communications. (As i understand and remember it.)
I just looked at the coverage map for my area, it should be great.. maybe we are in a hole here in Tonopah, but it's FLAT.. ??
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12-26-2012, 05:10 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Victoria
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #11885
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We use a Wilson Electronics SignalBoost Cellular Amplifier with a "trucker" style external antenna - about 24 in tall(made to mount on truck mirror frame. Works well for us
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12-26-2012, 05:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by robert285rld
We use a Wilson Electronics SignalBoost Cellular Amplifier with a "trucker" style external antenna - about 24 in tall(made to mount on truck mirror frame. Works well for us
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You know, I saw them while surfing on the 'net, also a guy has one on his trailer here, when he comes back into town I will ask him.
3G got back to me, they have a $450 system, but they said it may not work, and I could return it.
Maybe this? Wireless Extenders zBoost YX026-CEL Directional Outdoor Signal Antenna
If they will take it back if it doesn't work.. I may try it.
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