Cellular data coverage using amplifiers?

[Tony Gilbert]

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!

Maybe I'll leave this booster at home then. Certainly don't want any legal implications coming my way.

 

[Tony Gilbert]

Maybe I'll leave this booster at home then. Certainly don't want any legal implications coming my way.

UPDATE; After taking the time to research more into the best options available for non US chasers in the USA I can see that Wilson do some excellent booster mag mount antennas. I will therefore be pursuing this avenue for a better signal than of past years.
PS. Thanks for all the advice Gordon, Though please note that my recent purchase of the illegal Japanese repeater was done in good faith but ignorant of the current US laws and effect it might have on other chasers and emergency services. We need to remember that as technology evolves it also takes time for some of us Vet chasers to pick up on the new facilities available and their legal restrictions!

...........Your advice was nevertheless appreciated.

 

[JThumberger]

Gordon - Any update on an ETA for the LTE amp? For me it's getting down to crunch time where I have to crap or get off the pot and get SOMETHING to boost my signal in the field. I've been using your 3G amps for the last 4 chase seasons, and kind of feel naked at the moment without having something for my LTE Jetpack.

I'd be fine locking the Jetpack in 3G mode and continuing to use the existing amplifier I have, but I've looked through the settings everywhere and it doesn't seem that's an option for the model I have. So it seems I'm stuck using whatever signal it deems best for me, which is likely going to be 4G most of the time.

In lieu of having an LTE amp in the near future, do you have any recommendations for a stand alone antenna I can feed into the jetpack? There are so many options out there I don't have a clue which is "better". I could just get the one with the best dB gain spec, but common sense is telling me there's more to the story than just that spec on the antenna. Your thoughts/recommendation would be welcomed.

Thanks!

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Gordon - Any update on an ETA for the LTE amp? For me it's getting down to crunch time where I have to crap or get off the pot and get SOMETHING to boost my signal in the field. I've been using your 3G amps for the last 4 chase seasons, and kind of feel naked at the moment without having something for my LTE Jetpack.

I'd be fine locking the Jetpack in 3G mode and continuing to use the existing amplifier I have, but I've looked through the settings everywhere and it doesn't seem that's an option for the model I have. So it seems I'm stuck using whatever signal it deems best for me, which is likely going to be 4G most of the time.

In lieu of having an LTE amp in the near future, do you have any recommendations for a stand alone antenna I can feed into the jetpack? There are so many options out there I don't have a clue which is "better". I could just get the one with the best dB gain spec, but common sense is telling me there's more to the story than just that spec on the antenna. Your thoughts/recommendation would be welcomed.

Thanks!

We are still fighting. No idea of a timeline anymore. Best antenna we sell dollars to performance is our 13 inch mag mount . It outperforms its rating . 39 inch is just not made to perform well on a vehicle travelling 60 mph.

 

[Mark Blue]

Would there ever be a need to update the firmware on your new generation of 4G LTE wireless amplifiers? It's just something that crossed my mind one day.

I'm going to give you a break on asking about the "status" of your negotiations with the FCC. Knowing how painfully slow most government agencies move and how eager you are to be done with it, I'm confident we'll be some of the first folks to know when you eventually do get the good word.

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Would there ever be a need to update the firmware on your new generation of 4G LTE wireless amplifiers? It's just something that crossed my mind one day.

I'm going to give you a break on asking about the "status" of your negotiations with the FCC. Knowing how painfully slow most government agencies move and how eager you are to be done with it, I'm confident we'll be some of the first folks to know when you eventually do get the good word.

No updates needed . The key is the amplifier does not care about protocols. Only Frequencies. Should have news any day . We are getting there.

 

[Matt Tottle]

Gordon, will the 4G amp still boost 3G in areas where no 4G is available? And is there any idea on what they will cost yet (even a ballpark)?

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Gordon, will the 4G amp still boost 3G in areas where no 4G is available? And is there any idea on what they will cost yet (even a ballpark)?

Yes . It does all the frequencies 700 , 850 , 1700 1900, 2100. Voice 3G and 4G. They are $579 for in vehicle , $649 for RV package. . Pre sales will start next week and you get a $50 discount for placing pre order. Your credit card does not get charged till your unit ships

 

[Matt Tottle]

Oh wow.. That's a lot more than I was expecting to have to budget... I guess it'll have to wait a season or two..

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Oh wow.. That's a lot more than I was expecting to have to budget... I guess it'll have to wait a season or two..

Sorry with them being 5 Band now compared to 2 band, More powerful and more sensitive along with all new FCC rules they cost a lot more to make. Traveller which cost $349 had just over 400 chips on board. The new max Amp Mobile has 1165 Chips.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

I have a Wilson 3G amp with 13db antenna (about 30" long) that I used with a data card (direct connect) during the 2009-2012 period. It seemed as though my coverage was endless, except in NW OK with Verizon. I drove a big loop around Nebraska from York, to O'Neill, to Valentine, to North Platte in which we only lost coverage for a few minutes during that time.

I was able to get the amp for around $100 and the antenna for $40 if I remember right, but that was used 3G equipment. A good 4g setup, like what Gordon offers, is not going to be anywhere near that price point. If a great connection is that valuable to you, then I am sure it would be worth the money. Places like Kansas to SD, you will be hard pressed to find a place that amp and antenna can not get you coverage.

I had a Maximum Signal cyfres 3g amp that I bought in 2011, and in NW OK and SW KS coming out of Dodge City heading down towards Woodward, OK, I had no signal with my Droid Incredible 3G phone via Verizon, but as soon as I plugged in that amp to the phone or the data card, I had full service. Plugged into my Verizon Data Card 3G, and even though it said I was in roaming, I still had good data, and never was billed for any roaming charges.

 

[Angi Harrover]

Sorry with them being 5 Band now compared to 2 band, More powerful and more sensitive along with all new FCC rules they cost a lot more to make. Traveller which cost $349 had just over 400 chips on board. The new max Amp Mobile has 1165 Chips.

What's the web address for the amp? We're budgeting for next year with a new sponsor and there wanting some numbers so I wanna add and pad where I can. U can email it if u would like [email protected] or [email protected]

Thanks
Angi Harrover

 

[Mark Blue]

What's the web address for the amp? We're budgeting for next year with a new sponsor and there wanting some numbers so I wanna add and pad where I can. U can email it if u would like [email protected] or [email protected]

Thanks
Angi Harrover

It's in Gordon's signature box at the bottom of any of his posts.

http://www.maximumsignal.net

 

[Gordon Spencer]

·
Finally ! We Got it



TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:
Compliance Testing, LLC
1724 S. Nevada Way
Mesa, AZ 85204
Date of Grant: 05/18/2015
Application Dated: 05/07/2015
Sugarland Holdings Group LLC
8275 S Eastern Ave Suite 563
Las Vegas, CA 89123
Attention: Sharon Benenson , Consultant
NOT TRANSFERABLE
EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the
equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.
FCC IDENTIFIER: 2ADWV-CMB-5B215
Name of Grantee: Sugarland Holdings Group LLC
Equipment Class: Part 20 Wideband Consumer Booster (CMRS)
Notes: Mobile Booster
Grant Notes FCC Rule Parts
Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
22H 824.0 - 849.0 0.335 F9W
22H 824.0 - 849.0 0.335 G7D
22H 824.0 - 849.0 0.335 G7W
22H 824.0 - 849.0 0.335 GXW
22H 869.0 - 894.0 0.035 F9W
22H 869.0 - 894.0 0.035 G7D
22H 869.0 - 894.0 0.035 G7W
22H 869.0 - 894.0 0.035 GXW
24E 1850.0 - 1910.0 0.34 F9W
24E 1850.0 - 1910.0 0.34 G7D
24E 1850.0 - 1910.0 0.34 G7W
24E 1850.0 - 1910.0 0.34 GXW
24E 1930.0 - 1990.0 0.04 F9W
24E 1930.0 - 1990.0 0.04 G7D
24E 1930.0 - 1990.0 0.04 G7W
24E 1930.0 - 1990.0 0.04 GXW
27 698.0 - 716.0 0.448 F9W
27 698.0 - 716.0 0.448 G7D
27 698.0 - 716.0 0.448 G7W
27 698.0 - 716.0 0.448 GXW
27 728.0 - 746.0 0.031 F9W
27 728.0 - 746.0 0.031 G7D
27 728.0 - 746.0 0.031 G7W
27 728.0 - 746.0 0.031 GXW
27 746.0 - 757.0 0.033 F9W
27 746.0 - 757.0 0.033 G7D
27 746.0 - 757.0 0.033 G7W
27 746.0 - 757.0 0.033 GXW
27 776.0 - 787.0 0.361 F9W
27 776.0 - 787.0 0.361 G7D
27 776.0 - 787.0 0.361 G7W
27 776.0 - 787.0 0.361 GXW
27 1710.0 - 1755.0 0.366 F9W
27 1710.0 - 1755.0 0.366 G7D
27 1710.0 - 1755.0 0.366 G7W
27 1710.0 - 1755.0 0.366 GXW
27 2110.0 - 2155.0 0.015 F9W
27 2110.0 - 2155.0 0.015 G7D
27 2110.0 - 2155.0 0.015 G7W
27 2110.0 - 2155.0 0.015 GXW
Power listed is conducted at antenna terminals. The antennas used with this signal booster must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Users and installers must be provided with the
antenna kitting and installation instructions and operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This
device is a Wideband Mobile Consumer Signal Booster authorized only for operation by and marketing to members
of the general public for their personal use in accordance with the requirements of 47 CFR 20.21(angel) and 20.21

 

[Mark Blue]

Very cool indeed Gordon! I hope they sell like hot cakes for you.