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โNov-14-2014 07:13 AM
johninedmonton wrote:moreroad wrote:
I believe, after reading the posts, that I can jump in here with a question about Wilson's kits.
I am looking at the 460102-t kit to improve my 1 bar cell reception while on the road and in camp. They tell me "The coverage area is from the inside antenna, not the amplifier. This unit can typically rebroadcast the boosted signal between 2 and 5 feet from the antenna. This distance is dependent on the existing signal outside.
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They also say they have nothing to offer to extend that distance.
So I have me, my son and wife who all have to put their heads around the antenna to use the kit? Sometimes we work online for 6 hours at a time and I believe we are going to get tired of each other faster then being on the road together for 3 weeks does.
Anyways am I missing something here besides knowledge?
You may want to try a different kit. I have the 460101, and I get good coverage throughout my entire TT.
โNov-14-2014 07:10 AM
โJun-21-2014 01:45 PM
โJun-01-2014 07:14 PM
moreroad wrote:
I believe, after reading the posts, that I can jump in here with a question about Wilson's kits.
I am looking at the 460102-t kit to improve my 1 bar cell reception while on the road and in camp. They tell me "The coverage area is from the inside antenna, not the amplifier. This unit can typically rebroadcast the boosted signal between 2 and 5 feet from the antenna. This distance is dependent on the existing signal outside.
"
They also say they have nothing to offer to extend that distance.
So I have me, my son and wife who all have to put their heads around the antenna to use the kit? Sometimes we work online for 6 hours at a time and I believe we are going to get tired of each other faster then being on the road together for 3 weeks does.
Anyways am I missing something here besides knowledge?
โMay-29-2014 02:32 PM
โMay-27-2014 03:30 AM
โMay-26-2014 11:53 PM
CA Traveler wrote:
The Flag Pole Buddy mount makes a very easy to use setup. Rotate the pole to aim the antenna. Some tape can snug up the pole if it does rotate in the wind. There are phone apps that will locate cell towers to help aim the antenna.
The kit you are looking at is NOT designed for mobile use - ie in motion.
1. It will overload when near a cell tower.
2. You are looking at a directional antenna.
But using a second non directional antenna for mobile use will mostly work until you get to close to a tower. And you might find that it will often work when you park so that the directional antenna is not needed and hence no antenna setup. Given what you have posted about your requirements I'd have both antennas.
Have you asked Wilson about a higher gain yagi (directional) type antenna?
โMay-22-2014 11:43 AM
โMay-15-2014 06:19 PM
โApr-27-2014 05:16 AM
johninedmonton wrote:Sturgeon-Phish wrote:
What if you attached the booster antenna to the TV antenna? In the full up position you are at 16' I'd say.
Interesting idea. Ill look into it. I am thinking of putting it on a pole attached to the ladder at the back of the trailer. The satellite hookup is right there. I'm thinking of hooking up the antenna to that port. Inside I'll hook up the amplifier to the satellite port behind the tv, power it, and run the antenna from the mantle next to it.
I think it'll work! Holy crap!
โApr-26-2014 09:19 PM
Sturgeon-Phish wrote:
What if you attached the booster antenna to the TV antenna? In the full up position you are at 16' I'd say.
โApr-25-2014 07:48 AM