Sprint coverage on the plains

[Matt Tottle]

It's nice out, so I took a stroll around town with my phone today, and the 4G is definitely there. Even with one bar of 4G, I achieved download speeds of 8-9Mbps, and uploads of 1-1.5Mbps using the Ookla Speedtest app. When I turned the 4G off, I was getting 1-2Mbps down and about 500-600kbps up on 3G (3G signal is full bars here).

Your cam streams are going to be capped by the server to 150-250kbps max, so even the 3G speeds should be fine. I found my stream to be very acceptable at 150k through Severe Studios last year, using a cheap Logitech HD webcam (I think it's a 710c, it was $35).

I'll report back once I've had a chance to test with the laptop tether.

One other thing to consider, I remember Gordon (from Maximum Signal) saying that there are NO 4G boosters yet. Any booster you get for the time being will only be for 3G.

 

[James Hilger]

Wilson makes 4g boosters for Verizon and T-mobile i beleive. Not sure about Sprint. http://www.google.com/products/cata...X&ei=HQPgTtCaCtPs2AWk6vXnBA&ved=0CIABEPMCMAI#

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Wilson makes 4g boosters for Verizon and T-mobile i beleive. Not sure about Sprint. http://www.google.com/products/catal...=0CIABEPMCMAI#

Pretty tough to use in a car . These are In home wireless units that require antennas to Have 75 feet separation . And they only do 700 mhz . Verizon LTE is on 700 , 800 & 1900 mhz signal rolls over depending on Tower traffic . 4G while chasing just ain't going to happen kids . Don't expect 4G rollout in Rural areas till at least 2nd quarter 2013 . We are working on making an LTE amplifier . Takes time and money . Amplifier will have to tri - band . There has never even been a tri band amplifier on the market before .

 

[James Hilger]

Can't wait. I really like my wireless kit I got from you Gordon.

 

[Matt Tottle]

Wilson makes 4g boosters for Verizon and T-mobile i beleive. Not sure about Sprint. http://www.google.com/products/catal...=0CIABEPMCMAI#

Pretty tough to use in a car . These are In home wireless units that require antennas to Have 75 feet separation . And they only do 700 mhz . Verizon LTE is on 700 , 800 & 1900 mhz signal rolls over depending on Tower traffic . 4G while chasing just ain't going to happen kids . Don't expect 4G rollout in Rural areas till at least 2nd quarter 2013 . We are working on making an LTE amplifier . Takes time and money . Amplifier will have to tri - band . There has never even been a tri band amplifier on the market before .

Quick question while you're in here.. I might have the money for an amp for this season, but I was wondering if there will be a direct connect adapter for the Galaxy S II or will I have to use a coupler? Under the battery cover there are three connectors (labeled R1, W1, W2), but they are slightly different from the connector on other Samsung phones.

 

[Gordon Spencer]

Those are not RF ports ,Your best option is our new wireless amplifiers. Our new Maximum Signal wireless amplifiers give you as much gain as a direct connect amplifier with absolutely no physical connection required plus they do multiple devices at the same time even on different carriers . See the Review on Steve Millers blog site.

Quick question while you're in here.. I might have the money for an amp for this season, but I was wondering if there will be a direct connect adapter for the Galaxy S II or will I have to use a coupler? Under the battery cover there are three connectors (labeled R1, W1, W2), but they are slightly different from the connector on other Samsung phones.