The Wilson stuff looks interesting. Sure wish there was a way to test whether or not there is anything to "boost" here. There is nothing past here so maybe there is nothing to amplify or improve.
Might have to stick with the old landline and keep being sure people understand our cell phones don't work at our new home ... only when we're in the city or on the road.
3G? not here ...
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sue.t wrote: Might have to stick with the old landline and keep being sure people understand our cell phones don't work at our new home ... only when we're in the city or on the road.
You could forward your cell phones to the landline when you're at home.
sue.t wrote: The Wilson stuff looks interesting. Sure wish there was a way to test whether or not there is anything to "boost" here.
Many phones have a way to get them to display the signal strength on a real "meter" rather than just the "bars" on the screen. On my Blackberry I can go into "options/status" and get the actual dB level of the signal. We're currently at a location at which the signal strength is extremely poor (-105 dBm) and the phones can't be used for conversation but out Wilson has had no problem maintaining a very decent internet connection.
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While a bigger antenna and/or amp cannot improve zero reception, the lack of service on your cell phone MAY not mean zero signal. However, you'll have to spend some money to find out.
Since this is for a cabin, I would not necessarily go with the (superb) wilson trucker--it is a MOBILE antenna. Go to "l-com.com", where you can find carrier-grade antennas and amps.
Others have provided links to learn about antennas. If I were in your shoes, and a cell phone could pick up signal 1 mile away, I would bet some money and effort on it. If you're in a remote area, you could even stick a repeater antenna up a tree on a hill, powered by a solar panel.
at yellowstone right now. I probably have signal with the booster in over half the park. my wife with the same phone no booster not so much. she keeps taking over the booster. well spent $80.
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