Cellular data coverage using amplifiers?

[Gordon Spencer]

Finally got the WeBoost 4G out for some exercise and was pretty happy with the results. I had coverage throughout my chase with Verizon signal. The few weak signals that there are in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois were handled with no problems. That being said, I'm still concerned about the southern plains and wouldn't mind upgrading if there was something available.
Any luck with the FCC Gordon?

Now they are making us go through UL testing . No other amplifier has ever had to do that. They claim they are changing the rules so we are the first . Senator Hatch from Utah pulling more strings. If you can't build a SUPERIOR PRODUCT . Buy A US SENATOR TO SCREW WITH YOUR COMPETITION THAT DOES MAKE SUPERIOR PRODUCTS!

 

[Tony Gilbert]

I need to keep the cost down this year. Will probably buy a high tech repeater next year.
In the meantime; anyone had any luck with these low cost universal boosters? http://www.ebay.com/itm/CELL-PHONE-...712?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487d309af8

 

[Larry Bell]

I need to keep the cost down this year. Will probably buy a high tech repeater next year.
In the meantime; anyone had any luck with these low cost universal boosters? http://www.ebay.com/itm/CELL-PHONE-...712?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487d309af8

For 15.00 it wouldn't hurt to try......but it says it only works on Metro PCS....do they have service where you chase?

I am very suspicious that this device would perform well, when the other models (that are proven to work) are 400-600 dollars?????

Let us know if you buy it, if it works or not.

 

[Gordon Spencer]

I need to keep the cost down this year. Will probably buy a high tech repeater next year.
In the meantime; anyone had any luck with these low cost universal boosters? http://www.ebay.com/itm/CELL-PHONE-...712?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487d309af8

Don't waste your money . They are Bull . . They do not work and are a a scam . Just like that little sticker used to be.

 

[STexan]

We need a sticky thread to report dead areas for various carriers.

There is a huge "Verizon hole" in the central TX area, more or less surrounding Brownwood Texas for about 60-70 miles. I used to have both Verizon and ATT and apparently ATT works there, but now that I have Verizon only, there is ZERO data coverage in that area. So be aware next time you head there to chase if you only have Verizon, and no XM Wx plan.

 

[Tony Gilbert]

Don't waste your money . They are Bull . . They do not work and are a a scam . Just like that little sticker used to be.

Ok thanks for the heads up. I'll avoid this product!
PS. Is it right that Verizon works in 850MHz only?......The signal amplifiers we can get over here in the UK probably wont work in the USA then!

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Ok thanks for the heads up. I'll avoid this product!
PS. Is it right that Verizon works in 850MHz only?......The signal amplifiers we can get over here in the UK probably wont work in the USA then!

Verizon 4 G is on 750 , 1700 & 2100
3g on 1900
Voice on 850 & 1900

 

[Tony Gilbert]

Verizon 4 G is on 750 , 1700 & 2100
3g on 1900
Voice on 850 & 1900

Now that's interesting! The guy selling this repeater on the UK ebay says this product won't work with the network frequency bands in the USA http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281656903146?euid=93a3469b3e884b1ab985ca78ff80ded1&cp=1 due to
I think he may have meant for voice not data?
Could you maybe take a look at the spec and see what you think?

Many thanks

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Now that's interesting! The guy selling this repeater on the UK ebay says this product won't work with the network frequency bands in the USA http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281656903146?euid=93a3469b3e884b1ab985ca78ff80ded1&cp=1 due to
I think he may have meant for voice not data?
Could you maybe take a look at the spec and see what you think?

Many thanks

It won't 2100 is on different level of 2100 in Europe

 

[Tony Gilbert]

It won't 2100 is on different level of 2100 in Europe

OK thanks for the advice!

Tony

 

[Tony Gilbert]

Just as an update to the current discussion;
Have purchased http://www.ebay.com/itm/360926007463 am just hoping it arrives in time over here in the UK before my departure!
The repeater looks low spec compared to the 'Wilson' variations, but nevertheless hope at a budget price might help for this years chasing!

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Just as an update to the current discussion;
Have purchased http://www.ebay.com/itm/360926007463 am just hoping it arrives in time over here in the UK before my departure!
The repeater looks low spec compared to the 'Wilson' variations, but nevertheless hope at a budget price might help for this years chasing!

Good luck with that . You will never be able to get proper antenna separation in a vehicle if the unit is 70 DB . You will have some pissed off people around if you go into oscillation and cell towers start shutting down . By the way illegal amplifiers are no subject to $10,000.00 fines under the new rules. And they will track you and shut you down . It is not FCC approved so good luck!

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Did you read this part in the listing

If strength is not steady, please check if outdoor & indoor antennas are too close. Please ensure the outdoor and indoor antenna has distance of 20 meters at least, with a wall between and not in a same horizontal line.

 

[Chris Strahan]

Gordon, I sure wish you the best of luck in getting your product passed through all the hoops that you need to go through. It has certainly been an uphill battle for you and I for one will be in line waiting to purchase and enjoy your booster when the time comes!

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Gordon, I sure wish you the best of luck in getting your product passed through all the hoops that you need to go through. It has certainly been an uphill battle for you and I for one will be in line waiting to purchase and enjoy your booster when the time comes!

Thanks.What sucks is they keep creating new hoops for us.