I was wondering if anyone knew how the external antennas worked. They are supposed to increase reception, but does this include data signals? I work in a very bad reception area, so the internet is super slow. Hope one of you geniuses know Thanks!
Just check they're legal in your country. They aren't in the UK for example.
I don't understand why phones these days do not have a extendable antenna. It can be internal but when there is low signal just pull it out.
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Hello,
I wanted to know if anyone tried one of these, if they are any good or a waste of money???
http://cgi.ebay.com/12-5dB-External...obile-MDA_W0QQitemZ200006439524QQcmdZViewItem
I am looking to get one to try and use in the San Jose, CA area spec. Ft. Hunter Ligget Verizon has coverage but no T-Mobile, I think Cingular has coverage too.
Couple of comments.
First off, if Cingular has coverage and TMobile doesn't, then you should check to see if you can manually select a network. There is a registry hack to do this, I just can't remember exactly where it is.
Second, Verizon is CDMA, Tmobile is GSM. Therefore, just because Verizon has coverage, doesn't mean TMobile will have coverage.
Third, You should make sure the antenna you buy has the correct connector. Each manufacture has a different connector style, and my not be compatible.
I understand you to mean, if Verizon and Cingular have a signal, with an antenna, wouldn't I have one, too?
The answer is probably yes.
I have a Wilson antenna on my wizard and one for my aircard, as well. The difference ranges from "oh cool" in most areas to "amazing" in some areas.
The one you posted a link to has been pulled off the market, obviously, it's ineffective.
I highly recommend you buy a wilson (www.wilsonelectronics.com)
One warning: many military facilities use electronic jamming systems, while not intended to block cell signals-they do. But, if others have a signal, so should you...maybe. LOL
If AlfredTV had checked http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/ he would have seen that there is NO coverage anywhere near Fort Hunter Ligget. T-mobile's closest towers provide a string of beads of coverage along Hwy 101.
I have purchased and occasionally use an antenna identical to the one he asked about... it works quite well, within reason. One must consider that there is about 3 dB signal loss in the long coax that comes attached to the antenna. The principal advantage to using an external mag mount antenna is to avoid the roughly 11 dB in-vehicle reception loss and gain a better field of view for the antenna producing more reliable reception. It works but don't expect a miracle.
I mainly use the antenna slapped on the top of an upper cabinet in my cubicle. My phone alone at desk level is completely deaf, with the elevated antenna I can receive calls and make a (slow) EDGE connection.
Hello,
Does anyone know of any antennas or other physical devices that I can use to boost my cell phone's signal? In my apartment in Connecticut, I drop calls all the time while talking but it doesn't really happen anywhere else so I only need to improve the signal in my place. I remember I used to have an actual antenna for my old Nokia phone that would stick to the outside of my car. Also, I once had one of those signal boosting stickers that went on the back of the phone.
If anyone knows of any reliable way to boost the signal on my T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 in Connecticut that doesn't involve flashing a new radio, I'd appreciate it. Thank you!
tinpanalley said:
Hello,
Does anyone know of any antennas or other physical devices that I can use to boost my cell phone's signal? In my apartment in Connecticut, I drop calls all the time while talking but it doesn't really happen anywhere else so I only need to improve the signal in my place. I remember I used to have an actual antenna for my old Nokia phone that would stick to the outside of my car. Also, I once had one of those signal boosting stickers that went on the back of the phone.
If anyone knows of any reliable way to boost the signal on my T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 in Connecticut that doesn't involve flashing a new radio, I'd appreciate it. Thank you!
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Did you wait for the sticker to boot up?
Check these guys out
They seem to have solutions for all cellphone applications
Cellphone-Mate looks reasonable.
http://shop.wirelessguys.com/by-manufacturer/Cellphone-Mate
http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/cell-phone/b8a0/
let me know how it works! haha
maybe try a different radio?
I know Best Buy sells signal boosters but i remember them being a bit expensive.
unfortunately our devices don't have an external antenna jack, i know the kaiser (original tilt)
Thanks guys.
As far as radios, do I just keep trying one by one until I see an improvement? Is there one that is known of that is stronger than others? The Fuze forum has a thread with people's results voting for which was best. Nothing like that here.
tinpanalley said:
Thanks guys.
As far as radios, do I just keep trying one by one until I see an improvement? Is there one that is known of that is stronger than others? The Fuze forum has a thread with people's results voting for which was best. Nothing like that here.
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Yes, exactly...you'll need to try out the ones that are available for your model, and just see which one gives the best results in your situation/location. You can read votes and recommendations all day long, but they can have no relation to what results you will see
THIS thread has the complete list of radios available for the Rhodium
Unwiredsignal with a Desktop kit 801247
You can try a Wilson desktop cell phone signal booster. It might work for you. I have one in my home office... (basement) and it covers that area only (20x20) so I think it would be perfect for an apartment. I havent tried it in a larger area, but Unwiredsignal.com says it will cover a one to two room area. There is no physical connection to your phone.
Hope this helps...
Jacob
Both ATT and TMobile offer microcell. Trialing in various areas.
It uses your existing broadband connection to relay calls to your phone.
Looking at ATTs' website it appears to be $150.00 for the equipment.
Here is a link.
http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/why/3gmicrocell/
Thanks a lot guys. I'd hate to have to pay 320 for the one on Unwiredsignal.com but I'll look into it.
Hi, I was wondering if there were any decent signal boosters for this phone(htc tilt 2)?
I've saw some that are 300-400 dollars and I'm really not looking to spend that much.
I get one bar inside my house and 3 if I put it in my window... but yeah any advice would be appreciated
plz help
have u put a custom rom and radio on ur fone? there are several radios for different areas and companys.... but also as an addition to that sum buildings just have poor reception.... i have FULL HSPA reception nearly everywhere but on my college campus or at my friends house i drop to 1 or 3 bars in EDGE
I have researched this extensively for the past month and I can tell you what I have come up with. You are going to get what you pay for first and foremost. I am building a house in an area that has little to no reception depending on where you are standing. My neighbor bought a $300 repeater and did a halfa$$ attempt at getting the external antenna directed at the tower thus he did not have a good results. If you understand the concept then you can understand the cost of good results. I bought a $1000 setup that once installed I am sure it will perform. I cannot say it does as I have not used it yet but if you go through he steps required to see if you are going to benefit from a repeater then you will understand what I mean. You are going to need an external directional antenna running to an amplifier then an internal antenna to broadcast that signal. It all boils down to if you have good reception where the external antenna will be then it is going to reproduce that signal at the end point. I can get on top of my house and get a high RSSI #. So this will be pulled though my antennas and broadcasted to the phones in the house.
You can go a cheaper route and it may work but you are looking at trial and error on any setup you get unless you can get a person to help you figure out what setup and if any setup will help you. Most will just try and sell you something promising you full bars.
Cazey.... when making a request it's always best to post what you have.... ie if you are using a custom rom, radio your carrier etc..
That said... If you have ATT you might want to give this a check... If not I'm sure other carriers offer something similar.
AT&T 3G MicroCell now available in all markets
Hi everybody,
all is in the title. I'm more and more using my lovely SG S2 as mobile hotspot/heavy browsing for professional use, but in 99% of the time, I'm working in areas with VERY bad GSM coverage - 4 bars in GPRS is the best I can expect.
Pretty bad as I'm also webmaster, and need to upload/download files often... It is VERY VERY boring to be that slow, as I lose lots of time...
The main area I work in IS covered with kinda weak 3G/H signal, and can't get it inside buildings, so I'm looking for a way to connect an external GSM antenna to get the 3G signal.
I know places where I can buy a wall-mount GSM antenna (real antenna, not a cheap low-end stuff as you can get with (ie) mobile TV tuners) and mount it with full view, but I don't know if there's a way to connect it to Galaxy. I know there's a micro connector closed to the battery, but I'm not sure of the use (hard reset phone button ?).
Thanks for info !
PS : moving the mobile hotspot/phone is NOT a solution. It will only work if the phone is outside the building, ie on the roof. No way for me to work like that.
Hi, did you ever find a solution?
Hi, no, absolutely nothing.... No help, no info
Yeah, I too would like to know of any solution...
So almost after 3 weeks of getting the TS I decided to put in my AT&T SIM. I was reluctant to use that tiny bastard screw driver but I did it anyways. I have noticed that the network signal strength of my watch is almost non-existant. It will get cellphone signal at only certain place. With the same sim card on my phone (Nexus 5), I get good cell reception.
How are others doing in this department? How's the cellphone signal? Is there anything I can do to improve the mobile network signal. Currently I am on stock with Loki's security patch.
I am not sure if this is a hardware issue or software issue. I remember someone opening the TS and checking the antenna. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.
Some information on my TS -
North American 1/8
Stock ROM with Loki's patch.
Ok here is my observation:
I could not get signal inside my office, home and costco
I did get signal once I get out of my office - full signal bars with H+. I made a short trip from office to costco and home and back to office. It was able to get signals when I was driving but in some areas where I used to get 2-3 bars in my phone, TS did not pick at any signal at all. So mobile network signal is working but it is pretty weak compared to my phone.
May be it needs some tune up
i have the same problem,the signal is low and TS really has a hard time to find one,if its lost
can we do something about this ?
I opened mine just to have a look and found one of the connectors lose, took a bit of fiddling to get it back on but my network signal seems as good as my note3.
I don't know why, but after installing this app.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.misonicon.signalbooster3g4g
The signal works perfectly, I didn't believe in this apps but now I don't know what to say
At least it works
Mobile frequency fluctuates on my end too, made sure APN settings are listed exactly like they say here on the forums, maybe I should change to another GSM 3G SIM card?