Range Extending Cell Phone antenna for TC

This has got to be the largest range of RV cell phone signal boosters (pricewise, too): https://www.signalbooster.com/collections/usa-rv-cell-phone-signal-boosters

We have a WeBoost Drive 4G installed in the coach, and while it does help boost the signals, I'm not all that impressed with it. The short range of the internal antenna is particularly vexing when two people have cell devices they want to use without have to shuffle seating each time to be near the antenna. I'm waiting patiently for Maximum Signal to get a patent troll of their back so they can begin shipping their new MaxAmp Mobile RV 4G/LTE booster/repeater that promises complete coverage inside the RV.

I am happy to report one of my favorite boondocking locations in anza Borrego where I always had No service, went to -71DB

without cell extender


with cell extender


I now feel a lot safer out there if something happened I am that much more capable of reaching someone in an emergency, oh it is also nice to check rv.net as well :)

My Wilson Sleek will generally gain me about 2 bars. I set my MiFi in it, but obviously can be used for a cell phone also.

great vid too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4dG2HJmkzo&list=PLIsusUNNN2JZ5nOWViuChY7-EDUdEzK-7&index=1

tmartin000 wrote:
Here is the screaming deal from flea bay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilson-Mobile-4G-50dB-Cell-Phone-Signal-Booster-Amplifier-Kit-460108-/201493542583?hash=item2ee9f376b7:g:QagAAOSwAYtWOScc

boy you made that easy, thanks so much!! I was on the fence and just placed my order. I found it also on amazon for the $249 price from Wilson, hopefully it being refurbished won't bite me in the you know what.

Nolan

Here is the screaming deal from flea bay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilson-Mobile-4G-50dB-Cell-Phone-Signal-Booster-Amplifier-Kit-460108-/201493542583?hash=item2ee9f376b7:g:QagAAOSwAYtWOScc

Wayne,
Jeanie uses the internet a lot for her BSF and as president of the local chapter of PEO. A lot. Just those two groups are like a full time, on line job. As for me, I'm on a lot with the music business connection, downloading music out of copyright to arrange for my four Compline choirs. Getting on RV.net is the least bandwidth eating destination I have...unless I load a pic. No pic loading today. 8<)
We do a juggling act now using the least problematic platform at the moment. We are out of the country for a couple weeks this month, so we're using a lot the Hughes bandwidth as we cannot take that with us.
regards, as always, jefe

jefe, your experience with Hughes Net is interesting. I too have Hughes Net. I read many bad reviews with Hughes Net, but had very few options. I have had Hughes Net now for over a year, with no problems, other than it being very pricey. I have the 10 GB plan.

Wayne

We bought the Wilson a couple weeks ago and went from one dot to one dot and only 3g. This is at home and after searching all the windows for the best reception boost. We also bought the 'auto' kit which can be used either place. Closer to civilization we get up to 5 dots reception on our ATT account on up to 4g.
The reason we bought the Wilson was because our Hughes Net satellite service is not good at all. The latency is from 3 seconds to 4 minutes, depending. Even having the highest plan available (20Gigs/month) when the g.kids are over with all their electronic devices the allowance drops quickly. So, the way to extend our bandwidth is to attach the iPhone to the wilson and turn on 'personal hotspot' in the settings and buy an upgrade plan with ATT. So, now we have an additional 20 Gigs going through ATT with no latency. There is some weirdness. We live about 20 miles from I-80 going over the Sierra in central CA. This is the location of our tower. During peak hours, like when the ski bums are going back to San Franciso, the service slows way down. A lot of people sucking on the bandwidth. Off hours, we're good.
I have not used it yet in the TC, but later this winter will be the test. We'll see.
jefe