Cell Phone Boosters... yes or no?

[CaddyGrn]

Hello,

Thinking about getting a cell phone booster that would work for 2 phones that would work either in our truck or Airstream. We currently use AT&T and have a iPhone6s and iPhone 6Plus.... can anyone recommend a booster that would work well, or tell me what kind of "luck" you have had with a booster? Trying to decide if it is worth the money!

Thanks in advance!

[interstateflyer]

Originally Posted by CaddyGrn

Hello,

Thinking about getting a cell phone booster that would work for 2 phones that would work either in our truck or Airstream. We currently use AT&T and have a iPhone6s and iPhone 6Plus.... can anyone recommend a booster that would work well, or tell me what kind of "luck" you have had with a booster? Trying to decide if it is worth the money!

Thanks in advance!

Here is an active thread that may answer your question. We have the same phones. Users see reception improvements when they have an existing signal to boost.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f449...ml#post1788712

[ghaynes755]

WeBoost Drive 4G-X. Antenna and power on the truck and also in the trailer. Also an interior antenna for both. You can buy an extra interior/exterior antennas and power supplies from WeBoost or your supplier. Move the actual radio box from one to the other. See the forums or also www.technomadia.com for lots of information.

[boondockdad]

I was researching boosters and exterior antennas, since my Airstream seems to be a natural signal insulator...
then I learned to embrace the cellular isolation

[interstateflyer]

I finished my 4G-X and 12 inch Wilson antenna installation yesterday. It boosted Verizon from two dots to five dots inside the Airstream. I think this is going to work.

For us that work on the road or travel for extended periods, this is a real plus.

[Rocinante]

So very yes on cell boosting.

We currently use a Sleek 4G cradle with the little magnetic antenna. Helps, but we need more power. Scotty says she canna take much more o' that, Cap'n.

[lewster]

Oh yes she can!!!!!!

WeBoost 4G-X with their 50 ohm indoor panel antenna and Sure Call 10.5" external antenna.

Makes a huuuuuuuge difference!!!!


Lew Farber
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[interstateflyer]

Originally Posted by lewster

Oh yes she can!!!!!!

WeBoost 4G-X with their 50 ohm indoor panel antenna and Sure Call 10.5" external antenna.

Makes a huuuuuuuge difference!!!!


Lew Farber
RVIA/RVDA Nationally Certified Master Tech
ABYC Certified Master Marine Electrician
Master Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
AM Solar Certified Installation Center*AMS Lithium Batteries
Lifeline AGM Batteries**Magnum Inverters***Victron Energy Components
541-490-6357

Lew....Are you referring to the cylindrical SureCall Cm288w?

[lewster]

Don't have the part number handy, but it's a white cylinder about 3" in diameter and 10.5" tall.


Lew Farber
RVIA/RVDA Nationally Certified Master Tech
ABYC Certified Master Marine Electrician
Master Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
AM Solar Certified Installation Center*AMS Lithium Batteries
Lifeline AGM Batteries**Magnum Inverters***Victron Energy Components
541-490-6357

[interstateflyer]

Originally Posted by lewster

Don't have the part number handy, but it's a white cylinder about 3" in diameter and 10.5" tall.


Lew Farber
RVIA/RVDA Nationally Certified Master Tech
ABYC Certified Master Marine Electrician
Master Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
AM Solar Certified Installation Center*AMS Lithium Batteries
Lifeline AGM Batteries**Magnum Inverters***Victron Energy Components
541-490-6357

I purchased the same SureCall with a Wilson Ultra Low Loss 1/2 inch diameter coax cable. I ended up installing a Wilson 12.5 inch antenna with thin coax. I routed it through my 23D's side fridge vent.....quick and dirty for a 3 month trip starting next week.

I'm hoping to figure out how to route the 1/2 cable at some point. Lew...you are wise to install the unit at the same time as solar. I would have had A&M Solar do that had I even been aware of cell boosters...ha...

[TwoSporks]

We use a booster that is no longer made so sharing the model number wouldn't be much help. But, I can say that they are a HUGE HELP! If you need reliable internet, I would absolutely recommend getting a booster. We have been able to camp in a few wonderful, remote places with a weak signal because of the booster (like turning 1 weak bar of 3G into a strong, reliable 4 bars as one example). It has paid for itself many times over since we work from the road and like to camp in remote places. I would add another recommendation for the Technomadia resources. Their Mobile Internet Aficionados site is a wonderful, affordable resource and the membership fee was very worthwhile in getting our internet set-up pulled together. We were also able to get an unlimited Verizon plan through one of their recommended vendors and saved a lot through their affiliate deal.

[3wd67rg]

What boosts WiFi for computers?

[GammaDog]

Same as Rocinante above. Using WeBoost Sleek 4G with its original antenna. Helps a bit sometimes. Encouraging enough to do more before next trip. If you go boost, go big!

[BoscoMN]

I've not yet gotten the courage to put a hole in the top of my Airstream so I have opted to place all antennas mounted on a mast attached to my Fiamma Bike Rack. I mounted the NOAA weather radio antenna on it using RAM Mount components so I can point it independent of the other antennas if required. The cellular antenna mounts using the supplied u-bolt.

The mast allows me to rotate the directional antennas as well as get them up about 18 feet. The mast stores and is transported in the collapsed position.

I also plan on putting a LED flood light facing down to give me some light at night with reduced glare/shadows.

The router is my hotspot as well as having a telephone port for calls. My iphones connect to the hotspot for both phone calls and internet.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._detailpages00

Wilson Electronics 700-2700 MHz Wide Band Directional Antenna with F Female Connector $53

http://www.shop.flagpolebuddy.com/16...6016AL-Kit.htm

Flagpole Buddy 16 ft Aluminum Pole & 2.0 Mount Kit $170

http://www.verizonwireless.com/home-...er-with-voice/

Verizon 4G Broadband router with voice + wifi Free with 2 year contract
6Gb Data Plan + Access for 1 device = $80/month


http://www.amazon.com/Reecom-RA-1601...ilpage_o01_s00

Unique Reecom RA-1601 Weather Alert Radio External Antenna $42

[Rocinante]

This looks really cool, especially since we already have the bike rack. How do you route the antenna wires?

[BoscoMN]

On the mast itself I use 3 of those rubber coated flexible wires to keep the cables from flapping in the breeze. On our 2015 19' FC there is an exterior antenna connector outlet box on the rear side opposite of the awning side.

One is marked "Cable" and I connect the NOAA Weather Radio antenna to this connection. Inside, the stock Winegard TV amplifier has a second TV outlet that I use to go to the Maritime VHF handheld radio that also has the NOAA weather channels on it. Just remember to shut off the TV Amplifier so that the "Cable" input is selected instead of the roof TV antenna input.

The second connection is labeled "SAT". This is a prewired antenna cable that terminates behind the DVD player. This is the cabinet where I keep the Verizon broadband router hotspot.

I am in the process of replacing the stock Winegard TV amplifier with the Winegard SensarPro TV signal strength meter. This will speed up the aiming of the TV antenna and I believe that it has a little more gain on the amplifier than what the stock amplifier provides. As the new amplifier is a different form factor I'll make up a wood spacer to accommodate the larger size instead of increasing the existing opening in the wall.

[Air Apparent]

Originally Posted by PammieSue

What boosts WiFi for computers?

Wifi Ranger Elite plus their go2 router.