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Post by Tooln on Sept 19, 2019 15:13:03 GMT -6
So I'm sitting in my blind. I'm getting 1 bar, 2-3 if I hold my phone or tablet near or out the window. Does anyone know if there is an antenna or booster that is small and portable that would get me better reception?
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Post by nhmountains on Sept 19, 2019 15:22:58 GMT -6
Wilson Electronics make boosters but, you’d need SD to set you up with a solar/battery setup to power it.
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Post by batman on Sept 19, 2019 15:28:39 GMT -6
Do the boosters work. I dug for a while a year ago and found nada?
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Post by kabic on Sept 19, 2019 15:29:34 GMT -6
I think they have models for cars that should be 12 volt ready.
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Post by Reagan on Sept 19, 2019 16:12:35 GMT -6
I have a new booster sitting at my cabin. I see minimal improvement in text and talk. Surfing the web not much difference.
I’d love some help on setting it up. I’ve watched a lot of useless YouTube. Hopefully our resident millennial chimes in.
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Post by nhmountains on Sept 19, 2019 16:51:17 GMT -6
Do the boosters work. I dug for a while a year ago and found nada? I went from one lte beam to three. I used to only have service in my camp in one area. Now I get cell service throughout.
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Post by sd51555 on Sept 19, 2019 16:58:13 GMT -6
I am here, and I can offer some help. That means you all have one extra wish. I put an RV antenna booster in mine. The difference in models is how big of an improved zone they create and how many phones it can support at one time. The fanciest ones can do a whole house. Mine does about a 15-20' radius and can handle 2-3 phones. There are also ones made for a car. It ain't gonna be cheap and you gotta power it too. So that leaves generator, carried in battery, or solar + battery. This is the same brand I got, but this is the automobile 1-person version. www.amazon.com/weBoost-Signal-Booster-Cradle-Holder/dp/B073V5S3T7/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=weboost&qid=1568933434&s=wireless&sr=1-10
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Post by Reagan on Sept 19, 2019 17:13:37 GMT -6
There is one other option for power. Just plug it in and let the beautiful supply from the power company do its thang.
I bought a weboost. Figuring out where to point it has been a mystery to me. I know the general direction to the closest tower. But I think I should be able to fine tune it.
I could only get text and phone calls with my phone sitting in a certain window. With the booster, I can get that much throughout the cabin....usually.
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Post by benmnwi on Sept 19, 2019 19:25:55 GMT -6
What is a good option for a cabin that is grid powered? My cabin has a steel exterior and cell reception inside isn't good. Not sure if it's worth much to improve cell coverage, but perhaps there is a simple fix.
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Post by sd51555 on Sept 19, 2019 21:02:52 GMT -6
What is a good option for a cabin that is grid powered? My cabin has a steel exterior and cell reception inside isn't good. Not sure if it's worth much to improve cell coverage, but perhaps there is a simple fix. Try the one Reagan used. Should work for what you've got.
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Post by Sandbur on Sept 20, 2019 5:10:15 GMT -6
Interesting discussion and I am here thinking about the days when deer camp and deer hunting meant no contact with anyone other than perhaps a radio for weather forecasts.
Our concerns were keeping warm and dry.
Right, foggy?
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Post by Freeborn on Sept 20, 2019 5:51:38 GMT -6
Interesting discussion and I am here thinking about the days when deer camp and deer hunting meant no contact with anyone other than perhaps a radio for weather forecasts. Our concerns were keeping warm and dry. Right, foggy? That's what I remember. I started hunting up by Marcel in the early 80's and we camped in tents. A couple years we had ice storms that made you risk our lives just to get a deer. Back then we did not have quality gear either, luckily I was young as it would probably kill me to hunt like that today.
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Post by Catscratch on Sept 20, 2019 6:15:14 GMT -6
I don't know if you guys are hunting near home or the cabin, but you might research "directional wifi extenders". I think I've read they can range up to 8 miles. Wouldn't need anything (batteries or antennas) at your blind and no data use on your plan, just a router at home base and an antenna.
I'm thinking of trying to figure out how I can get a battery powered wifi security camera to email me pics (in real time) using an extender like this. Security system camera's seem to be much more reliable than trail cams, and I don't want to pay for extra cell service.
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Post by Tooln on Sept 20, 2019 15:53:54 GMT -6
Sitting in the wife's blind tonight. She has better reception than mine. That just ain't right.
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Post by biglakebass on Sept 20, 2019 16:16:36 GMT -6
I don't know if you guys are hunting near home or the cabin, but you might research "directional wifi extenders". I think I've read they can range up to 8 miles. Wouldn't need anything (batteries or antennas) at your blind and no data use on your plan, just a router at home base and an antenna. I'm thinking of trying to figure out how I can get a battery powered wifi security camera to email me pics (in real time) using an extender like this. Security system camera's seem to be much more reliable than trail cams, and I don't want to pay for extra cell service. Dont get Arlo CS. Frustrating. Wish I got something different. Its wifi battery powered security cams.
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