Cellular Amplifier & Antennae
Hi guys and gals; I'm looking at cellular amplifiers, and the installation process. Specifically, I want reliable and fast LTE internet so that we can home-school/cyber-school our kids on the road....
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Nice kit. I'm assuming that you stop for periods of time so that aiming the outside antenna is not a problem? You might need longer coax in order to raise the antenna. One pole arrangement that might work well is the Flag Pole Buddy, but there are plenty of poles available. Check HD paint department for example.
Talk to Wilson re:
1. Is there a higher gain outside yagi antenna that is better suited for you.
2. The inside antenna range sounds limited, does it meet your needs and if not what are the options.
Electrical installation is trivial, mechanical may not be so easy. I would never route a wire through a slide gasket because it might leak and I detest seeing wires. Instead drill a hole in the roof, plug it as best you can and then use adequate Dicor - it will never leak. If you are going to raise the antenna then be sure that in all locations you meet the minimum spacing requirements.
I've used my 3G Wilson setup in 2 rigs. Last installation was involved. WD had to be removed to route outside antenna wire. Amp under the bed and hard to see the lights. Route AC wire from bathroom with a switch in the bathroom, there are other outlets but not easy to turn on/off while boondocking and also not on the inverter. You might not have these concerns or use an extension cord.
My antenna is on a back corner roof. The inside antenna points forward and is 20' away. I did pretest the locations and even 15' separation worked OK.
If yours is like mine then it's not for mobile applications and the amp will overload when near a tower, no problem when you are parked near a tower as you won't need the amp anyway.
Talk to Wilson re:
1. Is there a higher gain outside yagi antenna that is better suited for you.
2. The inside antenna range sounds limited, does it meet your needs and if not what are the options.
Electrical installation is trivial, mechanical may not be so easy. I would never route a wire through a slide gasket because it might leak and I detest seeing wires. Instead drill a hole in the roof, plug it as best you can and then use adequate Dicor - it will never leak. If you are going to raise the antenna then be sure that in all locations you meet the minimum spacing requirements.
I've used my 3G Wilson setup in 2 rigs. Last installation was involved. WD had to be removed to route outside antenna wire. Amp under the bed and hard to see the lights. Route AC wire from bathroom with a switch in the bathroom, there are other outlets but not easy to turn on/off while boondocking and also not on the inverter. You might not have these concerns or use an extension cord.
My antenna is on a back corner roof. The inside antenna points forward and is 20' away. I did pretest the locations and even 15' separation worked OK.
If yours is like mine then it's not for mobile applications and the amp will overload when near a tower, no problem when you are parked near a tower as you won't need the amp anyway.
