[TowerTalk] Cellphone signal boosters

[Mike Lyon]

The Wilson's are the Gold standard. However, they still suck. The
Femtocells is the best way to go if you have internet connectivity.

-Mike


On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 8:53 AM, Tox <scott.small at gmail.com> wrote:

> For mobile, the Wilson Electronics "weboost" series is something of a gold
> standard. Iirc they make units for your usage profile as well. I have
> considered picking one up but decided I preferred to have limited
> reachability at home.
>
> If you have internet service at the cottage, a femtocell transciever from
> your wireless carrier would be another option.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Scott
> AD6YT
>
> On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, ve4xt at mymts.net <ve4xt at mymts.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi TTers,
> >
> > Does anyone have experience with systems purporting to boost access to
> > weak cell towers?
> >
> > Where our cottage is located, our cell coverage often arrives from the
> > other side of Lake Winnipeg, about 25 miles away. In summer, one bar on
> the
> > phone's "s-meter" is the most we can hope for. Data moves at a glacial
> pace.
> >
> > I've found online systems comprising an outdoor yagi, an amplifier and an
> > indoor panel antenna said to serve as a sort-of repeater to offer
> stronger
> > reception and improved data rates.
> >
> > Do these work?
> >
> > 73, kelly, ve4xt
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
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