Locating Cell Phone Towers
I just recently purchased the Wilson SignalBoost DT for use in my rig. For what it is worth, I got it to replace the Digital Antenna PowerMax 4KMR-30U that never really seemed to help much. Maybe it...
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DiskDoctr wrote:
If you are having issues with the repeater being between the donor (outside) antenna and the cell tower, likely you don't have enough separation or a ground plane.
The diagonal separation (at least 3ft vertical and 3ft horizontal minimum) often helps.
Thanks. OK, ground plane = aluminum roof. I am not having an issue with the system. The model I got suggests 20' separation and I have that as the outside antenna is near the back and the inside is in the front "living area" of the coach. Right now it is just temporarily "stuck" to the upper side wall toward the rear of the coach using the suction cups they provided. I will eventually figure out a long term mounting solution - removable, of course.
As I mentioned above, the instructions say to NOT have the inside antenna BETWEEN the tower and the outside antenna. Makes sense. That means either I need to remain flexible in where I mount the outside antenna, or if I always want the antenna mounted at the rear (like on a pole attached to the ladder), I'd have to make sure I park in a site facing the correct direction.
Sounds like a hassle, but I seldom find myself in areas where I will need this, so it will not be an ongoing problem.
